28602 — Hickory, NC Home Values
Typical home value $258,129 as of June 2026 · 15th of 21 in Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 28602, June 2021 to June 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 28602 compares in the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC area
ZIP code 28602 (Hickory, NC) has a typical home value of $258,129 as of June 2026, ranking 15th of 21 ZIP codes tracked in the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC area, more expensive than about 33% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved +2.4% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed +34.2%, from $192,342 in June 2021 to $258,129 in June 2026. Against observed rent, the typical home here sells for 14.4× the annual rent ($1,490/mo), a common way to gauge whether buying looks cheap relative to renting in this ZIP code.
Every figure above is observed Zillow data. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level; see the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC forecast for a modeled outlook, or browse the full ranked list of ZIP codes in Hickory.
Population and demographics
ZIP code 28602 has a population of 29,273, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 69.2% White, 12.1% Black or African American, 9.1% Hispanic or Latino, 6.1% Asian, 3.1% two or more races, 0.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.1% another race.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain View Elementary | 5911 Dwayne Starnes Road, Hickory, NC | 0.8 mi |
| Southwest Primary | 1580 32nd Street SW, Hickory, NC | 2.5 mi |
| Grandview Middle | 451 Catawba Valley Boulevard S, Hickory, NC | 3.6 mi |
Distance is straight-line from the ZIP code's center; driving distance will be longer. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm which school a specific address is zoned for with the local school district. Source: National Center for Education Statistics.
Frequently asked questions
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28602?
$258,129 as of June 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 28602 an expensive ZIP code in the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC area?
28602 ranks 15th of 21 ZIP codes in the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC area by typical home value, more expensive than about 33% of ZIP codes in the metro.
How much have home values in 28602 changed over the past year?
+2.4% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.
Is it cheaper to buy or rent in ZIP code 28602?
The typical home price is 14.4× the observed annual rent in this ZIP code ($1,490/mo). Lower multiples favor buying over renting, all else equal.
What is the population of ZIP code 28602?
29,273, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 28602?
Mountain View Elementary (0.8 mi), Southwest Primary (2.5 mi), Grandview Middle (3.6 mi), by straight-line distance from the ZIP code's center. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm assignment with the local school district.
Is this page showing a forecast for 28602?
No. Every number on this page is observed Zillow data as of June 2026, not a forecast. Sialim's forecasting engine runs at the metro level; see the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC forecast for a modeled outlook.
ZIP-level values shown here are observed Zillow data, not forecasts. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level today; ZIP-level forecasts are planned for Sialim Pro. Data © Zillow, via Zillow Research.