ZIP Code 28655, NC

Living in 28655

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Bikeability 4
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Walkability 8
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Commute 69
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Public Transit 8
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Affordability 93
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Public Safety 86
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Airports 58
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Hospitals 69
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Colleges 19
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Schools 33
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Residents

55k Population -1.7k (2010–19)
44  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
17% College-Educated
66% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black9%
Caucasian77%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%

Education

Less than high school18%
High school graduate30%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household66%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$44k Median Household Income +$6.6k (2010–19)
83% Above Poverty
24  mi Average Commute
87% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector67%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office16%
Service24%

Commute

Car, truck, or van95%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$125k Median Home Value +$10k (2010–19)
15% Built 2000 or Later
$497 Median Monthly Rent +$57 (2010–19)
62% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home25%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier6%

Home Value

Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K27%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity65%
Fuel oil, kerosene10%
LP gas7%
Utility gas12%
Wood5%

Crime

Violent Crime in 28655

United States45
North Carolina20
Hickory Metro Area13
Burke County14

Property Crime in 28655

United States48
North Carolina30
Hickory Metro Area35
Burke County29

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (37%)(61%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump66%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 35 4 6
Feb 38 4 5
Mar 45 5 4
Apr 53 4 2
May 62 4 0
Jun 69 5 0
Jul 73 5 0
Aug 71 5 0
Sep 65 5 0
Oct 55 4 0
Nov 46 4 1
Dec 37 4 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 28655

Inland Flooding59
Tornado15
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 28655, NC

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Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 28655, NC

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Morganton Day School
4 miles, SE
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Nebo Crossing Academy
10 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 28655, NC

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Lees-McRae College
28 miles, N
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Montreat College
32 miles, W

Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 28655, NC

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Broughton Hospital
5 miles, SE
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The McDowell Hospital
17 miles, SW

Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 28655, NC

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Tri-Cities Airport
61 miles, NW