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ZIP Code 28638
Hudson, NC, Caldwell County
Population
12,363
Land area
20sq mi
People per sq mi
619
City
Hudson
ZIP 28638 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 28638 at a glance
- ZIP 28638 (Hudson) is about 2.8 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $67,135 a year, 7% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $207,500 (28% below North Carolina) and median rent is $711 a month.
Local data for ZIP 28638
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 28638, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,135
Poverty rate
15.1%
Median home value
$207,500
Prices +3.0% in a year
Median rent
$711/mo
Homeownership
77.1%
Bachelor's or higher
18.6%
Median age
38.0
Average commute
22.3 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
201
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
3,076
$135M annual payroll
PPP loans
$10.57M
157 loans
Campaign donations
$9,180
9% D, 24% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 28638, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
583
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
137
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 27°F
49.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 28638, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.2%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
17.4%
U.S. 12.8% +4.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.2%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities in ZIP 28638
ZIP codes near 28638
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 28630Granite Falls | 4.9 mi | 61 |
| 28667Rhodhiss | 5.4 mi | 0.5 |
| 28671Rutherford College | 7 mi | 0.4 |
| 28666Icard | 8.6 mi | 0.1 |
| 28645Cedar Rock | 8.7 mi | 329.1 |
| 28637Hildebran | 9.1 mi | 2.6 |
| 28619Drexel | 9.5 mi | 0.5 |
| 28601Hickory | 9.9 mi | 47.1 |
| 28690Drexel | 10 mi | 21.5 |
| 28612Valdese | 12 mi | 80 |
| 28602Mountain View | 12 mi | 70.7 |
| 28681Taylorsville | 14 mi | 167.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 28638?
- ZIP code 28638 is in Hudson, NC (Caldwell County).
- What county is ZIP code 28638 in?
- ZIP code 28638 is mostly in Caldwell County, North Carolina.
- How many people live in ZIP code 28638?
- About 12,363 people live in the 28638 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.