HICKORY, NC 28602
Total Population: 29,273
Median Home Value
$180,300
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$56,031
Across all households
Median Age
40.9 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
18.0%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby ZIP Codes
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
22.1%
65 Years and Over
17.6%
Male
50.7%
Female
49.3%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
95.7%
No Health Insurance
11.8%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
86.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
18.0%
Enrolled in College (18+)
5.9%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$56,031
Mean Household Income
$73,874
Per Capita Income
$30,068
Unemployment Rate (16+)
3.6%
In Labor Force (19–64)
77.1%
SNAP / Food Stamps
14.7%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$180,300
Median Rent
$830/mo
Total Housing Units
12,941
Owner-Occupied
66.2%
Renter-Occupied
33.8%
Vacancy Rate
10.9%
Married Couple Households
46.3%
Cohabiting Couple Households
7.1%
Male Householder, No Partner
20.9%
Female Householder, No Partner
25.8%
Average Household Size
2.50
Broadband Internet Access
84.6%
Housing Built Since 2010
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. ZCTA5 28602.