Blended score for ZIP 28602's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

Car-dependent

out of 100

EPA National Walkability Index

8.0 / 20 -- Below average walkable

Google Places amenity density

23 / 100

Restaurants & cafes1

Grocery stores0

Parks0

Schools2

Transit stops6

Pharmacies0

Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary

Southwest Primary

1.95 mi away · Grades -1-2

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

2.6

Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating

State rating: D (2025)

Enrollment: 328
Student:teacher ratio: 12.1:1
District: Hickory City Schools

Middle

Grandview Middle

1.39 mi away · Grades 6-8

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

2.3

Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating

State rating: D (2025)

Enrollment: 426
Student:teacher ratio: 16.4:1
District: Hickory City Schools

High

Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School

3.29 mi away · Grades 6-12

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

4.3

Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating

State rating: B (2025)

Enrollment: 188
Student:teacher ratio: 9.9:1
District: Hickory City Schools

Commute from Hickory

Real drive time from Hickory's center to Downtown Charlotte.

65 min

typical drive time

59.0 mi

distance

68 min

with current traffic

Current Weather

Live conditions in Hickory, from Hickory, Hickory Regional Airport.

79°F

Clear

Cities near 28602

Hickory · all of Hickory Newton · 8.4 mi Lenoir · 18 mi Lincolnton · 18.4 mi Morganton · 21 mi Statesville · 23.9 mi Denver · 24.9 mi

ZIP codes near 28602

28601 (Hickory) · 5 mi 28658 (Newton) · 7.5 mi 28650 (Denver) · 13.5 mi 28681 (Statesville) · 15.2 mi 28092 (Lincolnton) · 15.9 mi 28645 (Lenoir) · 19.6 mi 28655 (Morganton) · 20 mi 28037 (Denver) · 23.8 mi

ZIP 28602 real estate FAQ

How many homes are for sale in ZIP 28602 right now?+

There are currently 127 active listings in ZIP 28602, North Carolina, pulled directly from the MLS.

What is the median home price in ZIP 28602?+

The median list price for active listings in ZIP 28602 is $309,500. Homes are spending an average of 119 days on market.

Is ZIP 28602's housing market up or down this year?+

Median closed-sale prices in ZIP 28602 have risen 7.0% year over year, based on trailing 12-month MLS sales.

What are the most popular neighborhoods in ZIP 28602?+

Based on current active listings, the neighborhoods with the most homes for sale in ZIP 28602 are none, Overture Pointe, Pineknoll.

What schools serve ZIP 28602?+

The closest public schools to ZIP 28602's center are Southwest Primary, Grandview Middle, Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.

Is ZIP 28602 walkable?+

ZIP 28602's center has a walkability score of 33 out of 100, blending EPA's National Walkability Index with nearby-amenity density.

What is the commute like from ZIP 28602?+

The typical drive from Hickory's center to Downtown Charlotte is about 65 minutes (59.0 miles).

Listing data provided by Triad MLS, Canopy MLS (carolina), Hive MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last sample-row update: 12 days ago. Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Equal Housing Opportunity.