Hildebran, NC · standard
ZIP Code 28637
Burke County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,746
- 235/sq mi High-density area
- $67,500
- Median income Near-median income area
- $197,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 12.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hildebran pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 43rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 43rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 235
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28637 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 28637 covers 7.4 square miles in Hildebran, Burke County, North Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,746 residents on file, a density of 235 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 28637 reports a modest median household income of $67,500 (2% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,535. The poverty rate is 14.7%, with unemployment at 3.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $197,900 (24% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $753; owner occupancy is 70.6%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Burke County, so 28637 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 28637
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hildebran, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28637.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
17 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Wholesale trade 6
Wholesale trade
6 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 6
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 28637, Hildebran, NC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
1,746
Population
7.4
Area (sq mi)
235
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 28637?
42.3
Median Age
56.7%
Male
43.3%
Female
7.5%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$67,500
Median Household Income
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$32,535
Per Capita Income
14.7%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
19.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 28637 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Hildebran, NC household income vs. every North Carolina ZIP code
Median household income among 749 reporting North Carolina ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$67,500 Top 43% higher than 57% of 749 North Carolina ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more North Carolina ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
804housing units
804
Total Housing Units
772
Occupied Units
32
Vacant Units
2.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$197,900
Median Home Value
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$753
Median Rent
1967
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 73 business establishments in ZIP 28637, employing approximately 1,189 people with a combined annual payroll of $53,206,000.
73
Businesses
1,189
Employees
$53.2M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 17 | 23.3% |
| Manufacturing | 15 | 20.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 15.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 8.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 8.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 6.8% |
| Construction | 4 | 5.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 5.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 28637 vs 28666 →
ZIP 28637 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28601
Hickory (28601)
50,026 residents
- 28602
Hickory (28602)
28,981 residents
- 28630
Granite Falls (28630)
20,041 residents
- 28612 12,397
Connelly Springs (28612)
12,397 residents
- 28638 12,302
Hudson (28638)
12,302 residents
- 28637 1,746
Hildebran (28637)
1,746 residents
- 28671 597
Rutherford College (28671)
597 residents
- 28667 559
Rhodhiss (28667)
559 residents
- 28666 368
Icard (28666)
368 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28637 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 28637 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28671
Rutherford College (28671)
$73,929 median income
- 28601
Hickory (28601)
$67,817 median income
- 28637
Hildebran (28637)
$67,500 median income
- 28638
Hudson (28638)
$67,135 median income
- 28630
Granite Falls (28630)
$63,835 median income
- 28602
Hickory (28602)
$62,048 median income
- 28612
Connelly Springs (28612)
$54,934 median income
- 28667 $26,354
Rhodhiss (28667)
$26,354 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 28637 ranks #3 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28666 | Icard, NC | 368 | 2.9 mi |
| 28667 | Rhodhiss, NC | 559 | 3.8 mi |
| 28602 | Hickory, NC | 28,981 | 3.4 mi |
| 28630 | Granite Falls, NC | 20,041 | 7.4 mi |
| 28671 | Rutherford College, NC | 597 | 6.5 mi |
| 28601 | Hickory, NC | 50,026 | 6.4 mi |
| 28612 | Connelly Springs, NC | 12,397 | 7.8 mi |
| 28638 | Hudson, NC | 12,302 | 9.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 28637, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,746 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 28637 in?
ZIP code 28637 (Hildebran) is located in Burke County, North Carolina. Burke County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/burke-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 28637?
ZIP code 28637 in Hildebran, NC has a population of 1,746 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28637?
The median household income in ZIP 28637 is $67,500, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28637?
The median home value in ZIP 28637 is $197,900, which is 29% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28637?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28637 is White at 77.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28637?
ZIP code 28637 has 73 business establishments employing approximately 1,189 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28637?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28637 are: Retail trade (17), Manufacturing (15), Other services (except public administration) (11). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28637?
In ZIP code 28637, 60.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 28637?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 28637 is 19.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 28637?
In ZIP code 28637, approximately 70.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28637?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28637 is 14.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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