City

Hiddenite, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Alexander County  ·  North Carolina

👥5,129Population
💰$67,917Median HH Income▼ 11% below avg
🎂39.0Median Age
🏠$209,500Median Home Value▼ 25% below avg
🎓18.8%College Grads▼ 52% below avg
📊7.3%Unemployment▲ 50% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79.8%Hispanic: 4.2%Black: 3.1%Other: 12.9%Race
White79.8%
Hispanic4.2%
Black3.1%
Other12.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
14%
18–24
9%
25–44
27%
45–64
28%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.65
Below Poverty14.7% ▲ 47% above avg
College Grads18.8% ▼ 52% below avg
Unemployment7.3% ▲ 50% above avg
No HS Diploma16 (0.5%)
HS Graduate1,354 (42.5%)
Some College408 (12.8%)
Associates810 (25.4%)
Bachelors320 (10%)
Graduate Degree278 (8.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 42.5%Some College: 12.8%Associates: 25.4%Bachelors: 10%Graduate: 8.7%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad42.5%
Some College12.8%
Associates25.4%
Bachelors10.0%
Graduate8.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.7%Renter: 20.3%Tenure
Owner79.7%
Renter20.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
34%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,917 ▼ 11% below avg
Median Home Value$209,500 ▼ 25% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$781/mo
Total Housing Units2,078
Vacant Units151

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
56%
About Hiddenite, NC

Hiddenite is a city in North Carolina, located in Alexander County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,129 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39 years.

Economically, Hiddenite is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,917 is near the national average. Approximately 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.3%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Hiddenite is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $209,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $781 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hiddenite is less-educated. 18.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (79.82%).

Hiddenite, NC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Hiddenite
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28636 5,129 $67,917 $209,500 $781 7.3% 18.8% 79.7%