ZIP Code 28601, NC

Living in 28601

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Bikeability 10
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Walkability 19
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Commute 73
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Public Transit 11
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Affordability 89
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Public Safety 87
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Airports 65
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Hospitals 60
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Colleges 30
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Schools 44
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Residents

51k Population +956 (2010–19)
41  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
32% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
64% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian4%
Black7%
Caucasian77%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school12%
High school graduate26%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree11%

Households

Family household64%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$54k Median Household Income +$9.6k (2010–19)
86% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
23  mi Average Commute
87% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more6%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector80%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Sales and office23%
Service15%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$165k Median Home Value +$17k (2010–19)
13% Built 2000 or Later
$579 Median Monthly Rent +$76 (2010–19)
59% Owner-Occupied +1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached62%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home7%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier4%

Home Value

Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K16%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity61%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas2%
Utility gas33%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in 28601

United States45
North Carolina20
Hickory Metro Area13
Catawba County11

Property Crime in 28601

United States48
North Carolina30
Hickory Metro Area35
Catawba County28

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (35%)(63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton34%
Donald Trump61%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 35 4 2
Feb 38 4 1
Mar 45 4 1
Apr 53 4 0
May 62 4 0
Jun 69 4 0
Jul 73 4 0
Aug 72 4 0
Sep 65 4 0
Oct 55 3 0
Nov 46 3 0
Dec 37 4 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 28601

Inland Flooding48
Tornado17
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 28601, NC

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Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 28601, NC

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Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 28601, NC

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Davidson College
33 miles, SE
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Belmont Abbey College
39 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 28601, NC

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Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 28601, NC

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Tri-Cities Airport
77 miles, NW