County ProfileNC
Caldwell County
Population: 80,652 · 6 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
80,652
People
Median age
45.4
Housing
Total households
32,919
Income
Median household income
$56,425
Housing
Total housing units
37,387
Employment
Employment rate
55.4%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
18.8%
Healthcare
Insured population
89.5%
County details
Local time 01:53:27(ET)| Name | Caldwell |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 6total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 4 Standard1 PO Box1 Unique |
| Area code | 828 |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (ET) |
| Coordinates | 35.9663959, -81.5125404 |
| Land area | 471.9 sq miles(1,222.2 km²) |
Map of Caldwell county, North Carolina with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Caldwell County
Compare the largest cities in Caldwell County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lenoir | 18,352 | $49,910 | 2ZIPs |
| Granite Falls | 4,965 | $56,917 | 1ZIPs |
| Hudson | 3,780 | $65,268 | 1ZIPs |
| Rhodhiss | 997 | $63,125 | 1ZIPs |
| Collettsville | 648 | — | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Caldwell County
Review the most populated postal areas across Caldwell County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS