ZIP Code 28681, NC
Living in 28681
Bikeability
2
Walkability
8
Commute
59
Public Transit
2
Affordability
93
Public Safety
87
Airports
64
Hospitals
61
Colleges
35
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
54
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
26k
Population
+1.8k (2010–19)
45 y
Median Age
+4 (2010–19)
13%
College-Educated
+2% (2010–19)
71%
Family Households
+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black7%
Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school17%
High school graduate39%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$49k
Median Household Income
+$11k (2010–19)
87%
Above Poverty
+3% (2010–19)
26 mi
Average Commute
90%
Lived Here Last Year
-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector81%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation32%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office19%
Service12%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$137k
Median Home Value
+$12k (2010–19)
18%
Built 2000 or Later
$452
Median Monthly Rent
-$8 (2010–19)
67%
Owner-Occupied
+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached63%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home32%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199923%
Built 1980 to 198921%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K20%
$100K to $149K26%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity79%
Fuel oil, kerosene7%
LP gas8%
Utility gas2%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in 28681
United States45
North Carolina20
Hickory Metro Area13
Alexander County14
Property Crime in 28681
United States48
North Carolina30
Hickory Metro Area35
Alexander County31
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (27%)(71%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton20%
Donald Trump77%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 37 | 4 | 2 |
Feb | 40 | 4 | 1 |
Mar | 47 | 4 | 0 |
Apr | 56 | 4 | 0 |
May | 64 | 4 | 0 |
Jun | 73 | 4 | 0 |
Jul | 76 | 5 | 0 |
Aug | 75 | 4 | 0 |
Sep | 68 | 4 | 0 |
Oct | 57 | 3 | 0 |
Nov | 48 | 3 | 0 |
Dec | 39 | 4 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 28681
Inland Flooding50
Tornado17
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 28681, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 28681, NC
Nc Boys Academy
7 miles, S
Tabernacle Christian School
12 miles, SW
Hickory Christian Academy
12 miles, SW
Hickory Day School
12 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 28681, NC
Lenoir-Rhyne University
14 miles, SW
Appalachian State University
33 miles, NW
Davidson College
36 miles, SE
Lees-McRae College
40 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 28681, NC
Frye Regional Medical Center
14 miles, SW
Catawba Valley Medical Center
15 miles, S
Wilkes Regional Medical Center
17 miles, N
Caldwell Memorial Hospital
18 miles, W
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 28681, NC
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
51 miles, S
Piedmont Triad International Airport
73 miles, E
Tri-Cities Airport
76 miles, NW
Asheville Regional Airport
81 miles, SW