ZIP Code 28612, NC

Living in 28612

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 3
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Commute 59
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Public Transit 1
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Affordability 99
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Public Safety 88
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Airports 63
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Hospitals 64
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Colleges 28
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Schools 48
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Residents

12k Population +86 (2010–19)
44  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
15% College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
70% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian8%
Black1%
Caucasian85%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school22%
High school graduate33%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household70%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$44k Median Household Income +$7.5k (2010–19)
81% Above Poverty
26  mi Average Commute
90% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector79%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation29%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office21%
Service15%

Commute

Car, truck, or van95%
Public transportation<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$104k Median Home Value +$14k (2010–19)
19% Built 2000 or Later
$435 Median Monthly Rent +$1 (2010–19)
68% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached59%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home38%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier4%

Home Value

Less than $50K21%
$50K to $99K27%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity80%
Fuel oil, kerosene10%
LP gas5%
Utility gas1%
Wood4%

Crime

Violent Crime in 28612

United States45
North Carolina20
Hickory Metro Area13
Burke County14

Property Crime in 28612

United States48
North Carolina30
Hickory Metro Area35
Burke County29

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (34%)(64%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump71%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 37 4 2
Feb 40 4 1
Mar 47 4 1
Apr 56 4 0
May 64 4 0
Jun 72 5 0
Jul 75 4 0
Aug 74 4 0
Sep 67 4 0
Oct 57 3 0
Nov 48 4 1
Dec 39 4 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 28612

Inland Flooding56
Tornado17
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 28612, NC

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Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 28612, NC

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Morganton Day School
11 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 28612, NC

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Belmont Abbey College
39 miles, SE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 28612, NC

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Broughton Hospital
10 miles, NW
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Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 28612, NC

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Tri-Cities Airport
75 miles, NW