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Icard, NC
Census-designated place in Burke County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 28666.
Population
2,153
Land area
3.8sq mi
People per sq mi
563
ZIP codes
1
Icard and its ZIP codes
Icard at a glance
- Icard is about 2.5 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $44,641 a year, 38% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $141,800 (51% below North Carolina) and median rent is $842 a month.
Local data for Icard, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Icard, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$44,641
Poverty rate
18.4%
Median home value
$141,800
Median rent
$842/mo
Homeownership
76.1%
Bachelor's or higher
7.1%
Median age
43.4
Average commute
22.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (190), Irish Americans (167), French Americans (71).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Burke County. PPP loans are for Icard.
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
$123K
3 loans, 20 jobs reported
How people get to work
Icard, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone94.7%
- Carpooled3.7%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.5%
Average one-way commute: 22.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Icard, 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 Icard, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.9%
U.S. 33.3% +2.6 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
17.5%
U.S. 12.8% +4.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.4%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Icard
1 in or overlapping Icard. Population shown
Cities near Icard
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HildebranTown | 2.6 mi | 2.8 |
| Connelly SpringsTown | 2.8 mi | 5 |
| RhodhissTown | 3.3 mi | 1.2 |
| Rutherford CollegeTown | 3.9 mi | 2.3 |
| Long ViewTown | 4.3 mi | 4 |
| ValdeseTown | 4.9 mi | 7.9 |
| Granite FallsTown | 5.5 mi | 4.9 |
| SawmillsTown | 6 mi | 6.6 |
| Mountain ViewCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 4.7 |
| NorthlakesCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 1.5 |
| BrookfordTown | 6.7 mi | 0.6 |
| HickoryCity | 7.5 mi | 32.3 |
| DrexelTown | 8.3 mi | 1.4 |
| HudsonTown | 8.6 mi | 3.7 |
| Cajah's MountainTown | 9.5 mi | 3.4 |
| St. StephensCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 9.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Icard, NC in?
- Icard is in Burke County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Icard, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Icard include 28666.
- What is the population of Icard, NC?
- About 2,153 people live in Icard, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Icard?
- Nearby places include Hildebran (2.6 mi), Connelly Springs (2.8 mi), Rhodhiss (3.3 mi), Rutherford College (3.9 mi), Long View (4.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023