ZIP code 28645: Lenoir, NC
28645 is a ZIP code in Lenoir, North Carolina, mainly in Caldwell County, part of the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC metro area. About 45,997 people live here.
- Population
- 45,997
- Median household income
- $51,650
- Typical home value
- $215,100+0.2% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $733gross, per month
- Median age
- 46.4
- Homeowners
- 70.9%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 28645 details
| City | Lenoir |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Caldwell County (also partly Watauga County, Burke County, Wilkes County) |
| Metro area | Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC |
| Time zone | Eastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 329.1 sq mi, plus 0.4 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 140 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.7% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 27.5 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 35.97883, -81.54778 |
Median rent in 28645 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| Studio | $406/mo |
| 1 bedroom | $508/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $726/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $844/mo |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,017/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 28645
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28661 | Patterson, NC | 1.5 mi | — |
| 28633 | Lenoir, NC | 4.5 mi | — |
| 28638 | Hudson, NC | 10.0 mi | 12,363 |
| 28611 | Collettsville, NC | 10.7 mi | 424 |
| 28624 | Ferguson, NC | 12.3 mi | 1,438 |
| 28630 | Granite Falls, NC | 12.4 mi | 19,382 |
| 28605 | Blowing Rock, NC | 13.3 mi | 3,883 |
| 28606 | Boomer, NC | 14.4 mi | 2,187 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 28645?
A typical home in ZIP code 28645 is worth about $215,100 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $51,650 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with North Carolina average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $215,100 homeWhat can a $51,650 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 28645
What city is ZIP code 28645?
ZIP code 28645 is in Lenoir, NC, in Caldwell County.
What county is ZIP code 28645 in?
28645 is mainly in Caldwell County, North Carolina, and partly in Watauga County, Burke County and Wilkes County.
What is the population of ZIP code 28645?
About 45,997 people live in ZIP code 28645, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 28645 in?
28645 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.
What other ZIP codes does Lenoir have?
Lenoir, NC also uses 28633.