ZIP code 28602
Where is ZIP code 28602?
Hickory, North Carolina
Catawba County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 28602 belongs to Hickory, North Carolina in Catawba County. 28602 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 codes 704, 828 and 980. About 31,113 people live in the 28602 area, where the median household income is $62,048. The closest ZIP codes are 28637 (Hildebran, 3.9 mi northwest), 28603 (Hickory, 4.2 mi east) and 28601 (Hickory, 5.1 mi north).
| ZIP code | 28602 |
|---|---|
| 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 codes | 704, 828, 980 |
| Coordinates | 35.6884, -81.3612 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 286 |
Population and income in 28602
| Population | 31,113 · higher than 86% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 440 · higher than 72% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 40.1 years · lower than 64% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 51% |
| Median household income | $62,048 · lower than 57% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $32,255 |
| Below the poverty line | 17% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 20% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $212,900 · lower than 55% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $896 a month |
| Housing units | 13,371 |
| Households | 12,005 (2.56 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 63% / 37% |
| Land area | 70.66 sq mi (plus 0.47 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28602. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 28602
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28637 | Hildebran, NC | 3.9 mi NW | Standard |
| 28603 | Hickory, NC | 4.2 mi E | PO Box only |
| 28601 | Hickory, NC | 5.1 mi N | Standard |
| 28666 | Icard, NC | 6.7 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 28658 | Newton, NC | 7.2 mi E | Standard |
| 28667 | Rhodhiss, NC | 7.3 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 28630 | Granite Falls, NC | 8.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 28613 | Conover, NC | 8.6 mi E | Standard |
| 28612 | Connelly Springs, NC | 9.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 28671 | Rutherford College, NC | 10 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 28690 | Valdese, NC | 12.2 mi W | Standard |
| 28638 | Hudson, NC | 12.7 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 28602 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 28602
123 MAIN ST
HICKORY NC 28602
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Long View, Longview, Mountain View and Mt View: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (28602-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 28602?
- 28602 is a Hickory, North Carolina ZIP code.
- What county is 28602 in?
- ZIP code 28602 is in Catawba County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 28602 in?
- 28602 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 28602?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 28602 use area codes 704, 828 and 980.
- What is the population of ZIP code 28602?
- About 31,113 people live in ZIP code 28602, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 28602?
- The median household income in 28602 is $62,048 a year, lower than 57% of North Carolina ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 28602?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 28602 are 28637 (Hildebran, 3.9 miles), 28603 (Hickory, 4.2 miles), 28601 (Hickory, 5.1 miles) and 28666 (Icard, 6.7 miles).