Caldwell County, NC ZIP codes
There are 7 ZIP codes in Caldwell County, NC, in 6 towns, from 28611 to 28667. The largest are 28645 (Lenoir), 28630 (Granite Falls) and 28638 (Hudson).
The county seat is Lenoir.
- ZIP codes
- 7
- Towns
- 6
- County seat
- Lenoir
- County FIPS
37027- State
- North Carolina
- Population
- 80,536
- Median household income
- $56,425
- Land area
- 472 sq mi
- Area code
- 828
- Metro area
- Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton
Caldwell County ZIP codes by town
Each ZIP code is listed under the county most of its land lies in and the town the Postal Service names it for; a ZIP code's own page shows exactly how it is split.
Map of Caldwell County ZIP codes
The ZIP codes of Caldwell County, shaded. Outlines are Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (2020), which approximate the mail routes; PO-box and single-address codes have no area and are not drawn. Click any area to open its ZIP code.
Caldwell County in numbers
About 80,536 people live in Caldwell County, in 32,919 households, the 34th most populous of North Carolina's 100 counties. The median household income is $56,425 a year, 22% below the North Carolina median of $72,388 (US: $80,734). The median owner-occupied home is valued at $192,200 (33% below the North Carolina median), and median gross rent is $744 a month. The median age is 45.4; 18.8% of adults 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher (35.7% across North Carolina); the average commute takes 26 minutes.
| Population | 80,536 |
|---|---|
| Households | 32,919 |
| Median age | 45.4 |
| Median household income | $56,425 |
| Median home value | $192,200 |
| Median gross rent | $744 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.8% |
| Mean commute | 25.9 min |
| Population density | 171 / sq mi |
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Survey estimates carry margins of error, wider for small places. Sources and methods.
Largest towns in Caldwell County
| Town | ZIP codes | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lenoir | 2 | 18,299 |
| Granite Falls | 1 | 4,929 |
| Hudson | 1 | 3,772 |
| Rhodhiss | 1 | 1,166 |
| Collettsville | 1 | 424 |
Population of the census place of that name where there is one, otherwise of the ZIP codes the Postal Service addresses by it. A town's ZIP codes can reach past the county line.
Neighbouring counties
Counties that share a ZIP code with Caldwell County.
- Catawba County (10)
- Burke County (11)
- Wilkes County (13)
- Watauga County (9)
- McDowell County (5)
- Alexander County (2)
- Avery County (8)
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Every ZIP code in Caldwell County, with figures
| ZIP | City | Type | Population | Median income | Median home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
28611 | Collettsville , NC | Standard | 424 | — | — |
28630 | Granite Falls , NC | Standard | 19,382 | $63,835 | $202,400 |
28633 | Lenoir , NC | No street area | — | — | — |
28638 | Hudson , NC | Standard | 12,363 | $67,135 | $207,500 |
28645 | Lenoir , NC | Standard | 45,997 | $51,650 | $175,500 |
28661 | Patterson , NC | No street area | — | — | — |
28667 | Rhodhiss , NC | Standard | 301 | $26,354 | $121,900 |
Cite this page
zipcodes.pro. “Caldwell County ZIP codes.” Data release 2026-10-12. Retrieved 2026-10-20. https://zipcodes.pro/state/nc/county/caldwell
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