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Hickory, North Carolina

Population: 43,490 · 3 ZIP codes

Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.

People
Total population
43,490
People
Median age
37.5
Housing
Total households
18,042
Income
Median household income
$64,576
Housing
Total housing units
19,955
Employment
Employment rate
56.9%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
37.1%
Healthcare
Insured population
89.1%
City details
Local time 04:50:25(ET)
LocationHickory, NC
Population (ZIP areas)83,157(sum of local ZIP code populations)
Total ZIP codes3total
ZIP codes (by type)
2 Standard1 PO Box
CountyCatawba
Area code
TimezoneEastern Time (ET)
Coordinates35.71304771662894, -81.36025206722462
Land area117.7 sq miles(304,906,436 m²)

Map of Hickory, North Carolina with ZIP codes

Map of Hickory, North Carolina and ZIP codes

ZIP Codes in Hickory

Explore the ZIP codes that make up Hickory. Analyze key demographics and population stats for the region using the comprehensive table below.

ZIPType
Median incomeHousehold
Population (ZIP)
28601Standard$67,81753,973
28602Standard$62,04829,184
28603PO BOX

Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.

ZIP type legend

  • Standard: residential and business delivery areas
  • PO BOX: primarily post office boxes; population may be unavailable
  • Unique: high-volume organizations (universities, agencies, etc.)

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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