28637 ZIP Code — Hildebran, NC

Burke County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28637 is located in Hildebran, North Carolina, within Burke County. It covers approximately 2.64 square miles and serves a population of 1,601 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 828/704.

About ZIP code 28637

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $177,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

Median household income is $52,798. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 27%.

Overall, ZIP code 28637 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,601

population

2.64

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28637 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28637

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28637. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hildebran	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

28602 Hickory (3.7 mi) 28601 Hickory (6.4 mi) 28612 Connelly Springs (8.1 mi) 28630 Granite Falls (8.2 mi) 28690 Valdese (8.9 mi) 28638 Hudson (8.9 mi) 28658 Newton (11.4 mi) 28613 Conover (11.8 mi) 28168 Vale (11.8 mi) 28633 Lenoir (14.9 mi) 28610 Claremont (16 mi) 28655 Morganton (17.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,601
Population density	606 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	023

Geography
Land area	2.64 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	35.7201
Longitude	-81.4238
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	828/704

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.6%	55.7%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	28.1%	29.5%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	12.5%	12.5%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.8%	2.3%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,601

Population

606

People per sq mi

43.0

Median age

$52,798

Median household income

$31,020

Per capita income

$177,800

Median home value

$723

Median monthly rent

67.4%

Home ownership

12.1%

Poverty rate

5.6%

Unemployment

545

Housing units

14.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

115

25–34

151

35–44

121

123

45–54

100

55–59

60–64

103

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	277	17.3%
18 and over	1,324	82.7%
65 and over	347	21.7%
Median age	43.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 72.5%

Asian 7.9%

Hispanic or Latino 7.8%

Other race 6.2%

Black or African American 2.9%

Two or more races 2.7%

Group	Count	%
White	1,259	72.5%
Asian	137	7.9%
Hispanic or Latino	136	7.8%
Other race	107	6.2%
Black or African American	51	2.9%
Two or more races	47	2.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.6%	55.7%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	28.1%	29.5%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	12.5%	12.5%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.8%	2.3%	6.0%

Under $10k 8.4%

$10k–$15k 7.2%

$15k–$25k 5.6%

$25k–$35k 8.1%

$35k–$50k 15.7%

$50k–$75k 25.0%

$75k–$100k 8.8%

$100k–$150k 12.8%

$150k–$200k 6.6%

$200k+ 1.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.4%
$10k–$15k	7.2%
$15k–$25k	5.6%
$25k–$35k	8.1%
$35k–$50k	15.7%
$50k–$75k	25.0%
$75k–$100k	8.8%
$100k–$150k	12.8%
$150k–$200k	6.6%
$200k+	1.9%
Median income	$52,798

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.6%

$50k–$100k 17.4%

$100k–$150k 16.6%

$150k–$200k 28.1%

$200k–$300k 25.1%

$300k–$500k 8.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$177,800
Median rent / month	$723
Owner occupied	67.4%
Renter occupied	32.6%
Vacant	11.2%
Single-family detached	85.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.8%
Mobile homes	6.8%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.0%
2000–2009	10.7%
1990–1999	11.0%
1980–1989	6.9%
1970–1979	13.4%
1960–1969	18.1%
1950–1959	15.4%
1940–1949	8.6%
1939 or earlier	12.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	0.9%
2 bedrooms	39.4%
3 bedrooms	39.2%
4 bedrooms	18.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.1%
1 vehicle	25.6%
2 vehicles	36.6%
3 or more	34.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	12.5%
Electricity	59.0%
Propane / LP gas	10.9%
Fuel oil	14.7%
Wood	2.1%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	393	57.7%
Cohabiting couple	24	3.5%
Male householder, no spouse	84	12.3%
Female householder, no spouse	180	26.4%
Households with children under 18	195	28.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	247	36.3%
Average household size	2.35

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.6%	21.9%
Married	59.0%	55.1%
Separated	0.8%	6.6%
Widowed	5.2%	8.1%
Divorced	6.4%	8.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.7%

Some HS, no diploma 8.7%

HS graduate 43.4%

Some college, no degree 12.8%

Associate's degree 12.6%

Bachelor's degree 8.5%

Graduate / professional 6.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.6%
Bachelor's or higher	14.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	17	6.9%
Elementary school	157	63.6%
High school	33	13.4%
College / grad school	40	16.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 25.5%

Retail trade 20.1%

Education & healthcare 14.3%

Construction 11.7%

Transportation & utilities 8.2%

Other services 4.6%

Professional & management 3.6%

Wholesale trade 3.1%

Finance & real estate 3.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.8%

Information 2.3%

Public administration 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.0%
Service	8.2%
Sales & office	28.1%
Natural resources & construction	10.3%
Production & transportation	24.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.0%
Government	13.9%
Self-employed	3.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.5%
Carpool	7.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.7%
Other means	2.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.7

Poverty

All people 12.1%

Under 18 years 20.9%

18 and over 10.2%

Married-couple families 5.9%

Female-led households 10.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.4%
Retirement income	24.5%
Supplemental Security	7.2%
Cash public assistance	2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.5%
High blood pressure	35.8%
High cholesterol	36.1%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	28.3%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.0%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	25.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.2%
Depression	25.1%
Fair or poor health	15.8%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	18.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.9%
Visited dentist	60.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	17.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	88	6.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.7%
Under 18	9.4%
18–64 years	20.0%
65 and over	59.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.3%
Public insurance	44.3%
No insurance	7.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,527	95.4%
Spanish	39	2.6%
Other Indo-European	18	1.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	21	1.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,502	93.8%
Born in same state	1,502	93.8%
Born in different state	1,167	72.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	99	6.2%
Not a US citizen	78	78.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	437	27.3%
Italian	115	7.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	81	5.1%
English	16	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.5%
Internet access	79.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28637

What city is ZIP code 28637 in?

ZIP code 28637 is primarily assigned to Hildebran, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28637 in?

ZIP code 28637 falls within Burke County, North Carolina.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 28637?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 28637 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 28637 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28637?

The median home value in ZIP code 28637 is $177,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 28637?

ZIP code 28637 has an estimated population of 1,601 residents, with a density of 606 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 28637 in?

ZIP code 28637 observes the EST timezone.