ZIP Code 28602 — Hickory, NC
IRS Income Data, Tax Year 2022
$58,934
Average AGI
#19,321
National Rank
#434
NC State Rank
13,010
Tax Returns
Income Bracket Distribution
Percentage of tax returns in each AGI bracket for ZIP 28602.
Detailed Bracket Data
| Income Bracket | Returns | Total AGI | Avg AGI in Bracket | % of Returns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1 - $25,000 | 4,150 | $53,786,000 | $12,960 | 31.9% |
| $25,000 - $50,000 | 3,790 | $138,481,000 | $36,538 | 29.1% |
| $50,000 - $75,000 | 2,010 | $122,651,000 | $61,020 | 15.5% |
| $75,000 - $100,000 | 1,160 | $99,886,000 | $86,108 | 8.9% |
| $100,000 - $200,000 | 1,510 | $200,958,000 | $133,084 | 11.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 390 | $150,970,000 | $387,102 | 3.0% |
| Total | 13,010 | $766,732,000 | $58,934 | 100% |
Nearby Major Cities
Closest cities by distance with significant tax filing activity.
| City | Distance | Avg AGI | Tax Returns |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornelius, NC | 30 mi | $152,512 | 58,800 |
| Charlotte, NC | 40 mi | $107,174 | 465,500 |
| Concord, NC | 42 mi | $82,114 | 62,010 |
| Rock Hill, SC | 52 mi | $69,793 | 55,370 |
| Spartanburg, SC | 60 mi | $69,184 | 56,040 |
| Winston Salem, NC | 63 mi | $76,581 | 121,590 |
Similar ZIP Codes in North Carolina
| ZIP Code | City | Avg AGI | Nat. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28436 | Delco | $58,911 | #19,334 |
| 27011 | Boonville | $58,960 | #19,306 |
| 28690 | Valdese | $58,905 | #19,341 |
| 28716 | Canton | $58,967 | #19,301 |
| 28539 | Hubert | $58,894 | #19,346 |
| 27909 | Elizabeth City | $59,020 | #19,249 |
| 27980 | Tyner | $58,840 | #19,376 |
| 28318 | Autryville | $58,839 | #19,377 |
Nearby ZIP Codes
Closest ZIP codes by geographic distance.
| ZIP Code | City | Distance | Avg AGI | Nat. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28658 | Newton, NC | 5.8 mi | $66,291 | #14,959 |
| 28613 | Conover, NC | 6.4 mi | $66,506 | #14,823 |
| 28601 | Hickory, NC | 7.0 mi | $86,303 | #7,061 |
| 28650 | Maiden, NC | 7.8 mi | $63,558 | #16,518 |
| 28610 | Claremont, NC | 9.3 mi | $59,193 | #19,150 |
| 28609 | Catawba, NC | 12.7 mi | $91,807 | #5,925 |
| 28168 | Vale, NC | 12.8 mi | $62,926 | #16,866 |
| 28092 | Boger City, NC | 13.1 mi | $64,085 | #16,224 |
About This Data
Income data is based on IRS Statistics of Income (SOI) ZIP code data for Tax Year 2022. AGI (Adjusted Gross Income) represents gross income minus certain deductions. Rankings are calculated across 722 ZIP codes in North Carolina and all U.S. ZIP codes nationally. Data reflects tax returns filed, not total population.