Hickory, NC 28602

Population 28,895

28602 is zip code located in Hickory, North Carolina. The population is 28,895, making 28602 the 2nd largest zipcode in Hickory and the 2nd largest in Catawba County.

There are 5 public schools in 28602 with an average Homefacts rating of B. The total crime rate for Hickory is moderate , and there are 79 registered sex offenders residing in the zip code 28602. Unemployment in 28602 is moderate.

Zip codes within Hickory include 28601 and 28603.

Hickory Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good

Crime Rate

47.94% Higher than national avg.

Registered Offenders

50.47% Higher than national avg.

Environmental Hazards

330 Found nearby

Unemployment

Moderate 3.8%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 5 K-12 public schools in 28602, NC and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates 28602's schools as Very good, with an overall B rating.

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Property Report Overview

Housing Inventory

Property Type
  • Vacant
    10.5%
  • Rented
    33.5%
  • Owned
    56%

131 Building Permits View All

  • In 2003, the city of Hickory, NC issued 131 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 131 permits, 69 were issued for single family homes and 62 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2002, the city of Hickory, NC issued 305 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 305 permits, 177 were issued for single family homes and 128 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $600
  • 1 Bedroom: $610
  • 2 Bedrooms: $740
  • 3 Bedrooms: $960
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,110

Zip Codes

28601 28602 28603

Cities

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Environmental Hazards

330 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (285/297)
    Hickory, NC has 95.96% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Hickory, NC is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.2 Average
    Hickory, NC is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 39.25°
  • February 42.57°
  • March 50.64°
  • April 59.83°
  • May 67.54°
  • June 75.82°
  • July 78.15°
  • August 77.04°
  • September 71.07°
  • October 59.7°
  • November 49.35°
  • December 43.9°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Hickory, NC

Earthquakes
Hickory, NC has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Hickory, NC has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Hickory, NC has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Hickory, NC has a high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in 28602: $42,846

Unemployment

Unemployment in Hickory is 3.8%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.9% and 7.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 46.78%
White Collar - 53.22%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Pat McCrory
  • Sen. Richard Burr
  • Sen. Thom Tillis

City Representatives

  • Virginia Foxx
  • Patrick T. McHenry
  • Mark Meadows

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

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1 Cemetery view all

23 FCC Towers view all

3 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

2 Libraries view all

2 Police Stations view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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