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Hildebran, NC
Town in Burke County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 28637.
Population
2,207
Land area
2.8sq mi
People per sq mi
780
ZIP codes
1
Hildebran and its ZIP codes
Hildebran at a glance
- Hildebran is about 3.5 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $55,703 a year, 23% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $193,900 (33% below North Carolina) and median rent is $809 a month.
Local data for Hildebran, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hildebran, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,703
Poverty rate
21.1%
Median home value
$193,900
Median rent
$809/mo
Homeownership
65.1%
Bachelor's or higher
13.7%
Median age
40.6
Average commute
19.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Hmong Americans (225), German Americans (186), Irish Americans (162).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Burke County. PPP loans are for Hildebran.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,032
29,771 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,046
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$591M
FY 2026, $6,749 per person
PPP loans
$4.04M
39 loans, 505 jobs reported
How people get to work
Hildebran, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.9%
- Carpooled11.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home5.6%
Average one-way commute: 19.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hildebran, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
800
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
112
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 30°F
47.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hildebran, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.8%
U.S. 33.3% +2.5 pts
Diabetes
12.6%
U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts
Smoking
16.6%
U.S. 12.8% +3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.0%
U.S. 11.1% -1.1 pts
ZIP codes in Hildebran
1 in or overlapping Hildebran. Population shown
Cities near Hildebran
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Long ViewTown | 1.7 mi | 4 |
| IcardCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 3.8 |
| RhodhissTown | 3.5 mi | 1.2 |
| Mountain ViewCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 4.7 |
| BrookfordTown | 4.1 mi | 0.6 |
| NorthlakesCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 1.5 |
| HickoryCity | 5.1 mi | 32.3 |
| Connelly SpringsTown | 5.2 mi | 5 |
| Granite FallsTown | 5.6 mi | 4.9 |
| Rutherford CollegeTown | 6.4 mi | 2.3 |
| SawmillsTown | 7.3 mi | 6.6 |
| ValdeseTown | 7.5 mi | 7.9 |
| St. StephensCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 9.1 |
| BethlehemCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 7.6 |
| ConoverCity | 9.9 mi | 11.5 |
| HudsonTown | 9.9 mi | 3.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hildebran, NC in?
- Hildebran is in Burke County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Hildebran, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Hildebran include 28637.
- What is the population of Hildebran, NC?
- About 2,207 people live in Hildebran, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hildebran?
- Nearby places include Long View (1.7 mi), Icard (2.6 mi), Rhodhiss (3.5 mi), Mountain View (4.1 mi), Brookford (4.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023