ZIP code 28601
Where is ZIP code 28601?
Hickory, North Carolina
Catawba County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 28601 belongs to Hickory, North Carolina in Catawba County. 28601 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area code 828. About 53,329 people live in the 28601 area, where the median household income is $67,817. The closest ZIP codes are 28602 (Hickory, 5.1 mi south), 28637 (Hildebran, 5.8 mi southwest) and 28667 (Rhodhiss, 5.8 mi west).
| ZIP code | 28601 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Hickory |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Catawba County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 828 |
| Coordinates | 35.7576, -81.3289 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 286 |
Population and income in 28601
| Population | 53,329 · higher than 97% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 1,133 · higher than 86% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 41.2 years · lower than 57% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $67,817 · higher than 57% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $40,441 |
| Below the poverty line | 12% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 36% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $261,600 · higher than 62% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,029 a month |
| Housing units | 23,838 |
| Households | 21,727 (2.39 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 68% / 32% |
| Land area | 47.06 sq mi (plus 3.42 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28601. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 28601
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28602 | Hickory, NC | 5.1 mi S | Standard |
| 28637 | Hildebran, NC | 5.8 mi SW | Standard |
| 28667 | Rhodhiss, NC | 5.8 mi W | PO Box only |
| 28603 | Hickory, NC | 5.9 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 28630 | Granite Falls, NC | 6.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 28613 | Conover, NC | 6.6 mi E | Standard |
| 28666 | Icard, NC | 8.2 mi W | PO Box only |
| 28658 | Newton, NC | 8.9 mi SE | Standard |
| 28612 | Connelly Springs, NC | 10.4 mi W | Standard |
| 28638 | Hudson, NC | 10.7 mi NW | Standard |
| 28671 | Rutherford College, NC | 10.9 mi W | PO Box only |
| 28610 | Claremont, NC | 11.5 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 28601 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 28601
123 MAIN ST
HICKORY NC 28601
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Bethlehem, Lenoir Rhyne, Longview and View Mont: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (28601-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in Hickory, NC
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 28601?
- 28601 is a Hickory, North Carolina ZIP code.
- What county is 28601 in?
- ZIP code 28601 is in Catawba County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 28601 in?
- 28601 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 28601?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 28601 use area code 828.
- What is the population of ZIP code 28601?
- About 53,329 people live in ZIP code 28601, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 28601?
- The median household income in 28601 is $67,817 a year, higher than 57% of North Carolina ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 28601?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 28601 are 28602 (Hickory, 5.1 miles), 28637 (Hildebran, 5.8 miles), 28667 (Rhodhiss, 5.8 miles) and 28603 (Hickory, 5.9 miles).