ZIP Code 28603: Hickory, North Carolina
ZIP code 28603 is assigned to Hickory, North Carolina, and lies within Catawba County. Its reference point is at latitude 35.6799 and longitude -81.2872 (35°40'47.6"N 81°17'13.9"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 28603
Hickory, NC has 3 ZIP codes in our directory. Besides 28603, they include 28601, 28602.
Across Catawba County there are 10 ZIP codes listed, and North Carolina has 1,115 in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 28658 in Newton, NC, about 3.3 mi to the southeast.
| ZIP code | 28603 |
|---|---|
| City | Hickory |
| County | Catawba County |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| Latitude | 35.6799 |
| Longitude | -81.2872 |
| DMS | 35°40'47.6"N 81°17'13.9"W |
| Nearest ZIP | 28658 (Newton, 3.3 mi) |
Map of ZIP Code 28603
Map centered on 35.6799, -81.2872. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
Photos of Hickory, NC
Video: Hickory, NC
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ZIP Codes Near 28603
These 15 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 28603, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest communities to ZIP code 28603, measured in a straight line from its reference point, are Newton, NC (3.3 mi southeast), Conover, NC (5.3 mi northeast) and Hildebran, NC (7.9 mi west). Distances are approximate and road distances will be longer.
- Newton, NC – 3.3 mi southeast
- Conover, NC – 5.3 mi northeast
- Hildebran, NC – 7.9 mi west
- Claremont, NC – 9.3 mi east
- Maiden, NC – 9.6 mi southeast
- Rhodhiss, NC – 10 mi northwest
- Icard, NC – 12 mi west
- Catawba, NC – 13 mi east
- Granite Falls, NC – 14 mi northwest
- Lincolnton, NC – 14 mi south
Schools Near Hickory, NC
If you are moving to ZIP code 28603, check the school district serving Hickory and Catawba County to confirm which public schools serve your street address.
Searching nearby communities such as Newton and Conover can widen the list of public, private and charter options. The links below open live Google Maps results centered on 28603.
Parks and Outdoor Recreation
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Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, urgent care clinics and pharmacies serving Hickory, NC can be found with the searches below. In a medical emergency, call 911.
Residents of ZIP code 28603 may also use facilities in nearby Newton, Conover and Hildebran.
Shopping and Dining in Hickory
For places to eat and shop near Hickory, NC, the searches below show up-to-date listings around ZIP code 28603.
Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Hickory, North Carolina can be found with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 28603.
To research local history, try searching for Catawba County records and archives along with the name Hickory.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 28603, Newton lies about 3.3 mi to the southeast, Conover lies about 5.3 mi to the northeast, Hildebran lies about 7.9 mi to the west, Claremont lies about 9.3 mi to the east and Maiden lies about 9.6 mi to the southeast. Use the directions link for turn-by-turn routes and road names.
Rivers, lakes and other water features near Hickory show up on the map above, or you can search for them directly.
Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 28603
Photo & Video Credits
- Photo 1 (“Maple Grove (8634530443)”): Government & Heritage Library, State Library of NC from Raleigh, NC, United States, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 2 (“Vintage Soap Box Derby racers at the Catawba County Museum”): Bill Wrigley, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Video: “America's Most Affordable Place to Live! Driving and Walking Tour of Hickory NC” by Tony Lee Glenn, embedded from YouTube. All rights belong to the creator.
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Data for ZIP code 28603 comes from a public U.S. postal code dataset and is provided for general reference. Always confirm mailing details with the U.S. Postal Service.