HICKORY, NC  28601

Total Population: 52,839

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Median Home Value

$236,100

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$67,839

Across all households

Median Age

40.2 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

34.7%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby ZIP Codes

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)73.2%
Hispanic or Latino9.4%
Black (Non-Hispanic)8.2%
Two or More Races4.7%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)4.5%

Under 18 Years

20.7%

65 Years and Over

18.6%

Male

49.9%

Female

50.1%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

94.9%

No Health Insurance

10.2%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

90.0%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

34.7%

Enrolled in College (18+)

8.8%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$67,839

Mean Household Income

$95,208

Per Capita Income

$39,330

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.0%

In Labor Force (19–64)

76.4%

SNAP / Food Stamps

11.5%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$236,100

Median Rent

$951/mo

Total Housing Units

23,400

Owner-Occupied

68.1%

Renter-Occupied

31.9%

Vacancy Rate

9.2%

Married Couple Households

48.4%

Cohabiting Couple Households

6.6%

Male Householder, No Partner

18.2%

Female Householder, No Partner

26.8%

Average Household Size

2.43

Broadband Internet Access

89.1%

Housing Built Since 2010

6.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. ZCTA5 28601.