City

Hudson, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Caldwell County  ·  North Carolina

👥11,629Population
💰$58,914Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂38.7Median Age
🏠$174,800Median Home Value▼ 37% below avg
🎓31.4%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊2.9%Unemployment▼ 40% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.8%Hispanic: 3.4%Black: 1.4%Other: 2.4%Race
White92.8%
Hispanic3.4%
Black1.4%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
10%
25–44
26%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.56
Below Poverty17.3% ▲ 73% above avg
College Grads31.4% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment2.9% ▼ 40% below avg
No HS Diploma82 (1.2%)
HS Graduate2,256 (32.6%)
Some College1,393 (20.1%)
Associates1,017 (14.7%)
Bachelors651 (9.4%)
Graduate Degree1,525 (22%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 32.6%Some College: 20.1%Associates: 14.7%Bachelors: 9.4%Graduate: 22%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad32.6%
Some College20.1%
Associates14.7%
Bachelors9.4%
Graduate22.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.1%Renter: 24.9%Tenure
Owner75.1%
Renter24.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,914 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$174,800 ▼ 37% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$693/mo
Total Housing Units4,961
Vacant Units416

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
52%
About Hudson, NC

Hudson is a city in North Carolina, located in Caldwell County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 11,629 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.7 years.

Economically, Hudson is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,914 is below the national average. Approximately 17.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Hudson is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $174,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $693 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hudson is moderately educated. 31.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.78%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hudson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28638 11,629 $58,914 $174,800 $693 2.9% 31.4% 75.1%