ZIP Code 28602, NC

Living in 28602

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Bikeability 19
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Walkability 20
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Commute 79
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Public Transit 16
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Affordability 95
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Public Safety 89
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Airports 66
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Hospitals 59
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Colleges 29
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Schools 46
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Residents

29k Population -150 (2010–19)
40  y Median Age
18% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
65% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian6%
Black12%
Caucasian71%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school16%
High school graduate31%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household65%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$46k Median Household Income +$7.3k (2010–19)
83% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
22  mi Average Commute
87% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government3%
Private sector76%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation28%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office19%
Service16%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$132k Median Home Value +$14k (2010–19)
15% Built 2000 or Later
$502 Median Monthly Rent +$21 (2010–19)
60% Owner-Occupied +1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home13%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier7%

Home Value

Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K24%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity75%
Fuel oil, kerosene4%
LP gas4%
Utility gas15%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in 28602

United States45
North Carolina20
Hickory Metro Area13
Catawba County11

Property Crime in 28602

United States48
North Carolina30
Hickory Metro Area35
Catawba County28

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (34%)(63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump66%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 38 4 2
Feb 41 4 1
Mar 48 4 1
Apr 57 4 0
May 65 4 0
Jun 73 4 0
Jul 77 4 0
Aug 75 4 0
Sep 69 4 0
Oct 58 4 0
Nov 49 4 0
Dec 40 4 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 28602

Inland Flooding40
Tornado16
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 28602, NC

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Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 28602, NC

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Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 28602, NC

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Davidson College
33 miles, E
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Belmont Abbey College
34 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 28602, NC

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Atrium Health Lincoln
16 miles, SE

Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 28602, NC

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Tri-Cities Airport
80 miles, NW