Zip Code

28601

City

Hickory, NC

Population & Migration

What is the forecasted population for Zip code 28601 Hickory, NC?

Population census 2020
50,265
Forecasted population 2025
53,515
6.5% vs. 2020
Forecasted population 2030
53,536
6.5% vs. 2020

Zip code 28601 Hickory, NC population is forecasted to grow 6.5% by 2025 (1.8 points above the 4.7% national average).

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Housing and Affordability

With a forecasted population of 53,515 people for 2025 zip code 28601 Hickory, NC will generate a good demand for housing, which is expected to have a deficit of 1,471 houses for 2030. Vacancy rate is 0.9 points below national US average.

Total homes available 2020
22,611
Estimated total home demand in 2030
24,082
Total homes balance inventory
1,471

Average Household Income in zip code 28601 Hickory, NC
from Internal Revenue Service

Average household income in 2021
$85,996

Affordability

Affordability Index
3

Affordability indicates the ability of potential homebuyers to afford a home measured in number of years needed to pay a house. Example: Home Price 500,000 / Household Income 100,000 = 5 Years = Index 5

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Drinking water violations

How is the quality of drinking water in Zip code 28601 Hickory, NC?

County total number of drinking water violations

255

+10%

232

County total number of drinking water contaminations

70

+218%

22

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