Rules for ZIP Code 28601
Hickory, NC · Catawba County
ZIP 28601 is governed by the city of Hickory, NC. We do not hold its code yet, and Catawba County ordinances do not apply inside its limits.
ZIP code 28601 lies in the city of Hickory, NC, which holds about 61% of the ZIP's residents and writes its own local code. We have not added Hickory's ordinances yet, so nothing is shown below: Catawba County rules govern only unincorporated land and do not reach inside Hickory.
ZIP codes do not follow city lines. 28601 also covers:
- unincorporated Catawba County~33% of residents
- St. Stephens (community)~16% of residents
Shares are estimates from 2020 Census geography. If your address is in one of these, its rules apply instead.
Each topic below links to the full ordinance breakdown with specific code sections, fine amounts, and answers to common questions. The data is sourced from the official municipal code and verified by our editorial team.
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The city of Hickory writes its own code; the county's rules do not apply inside it.Request Hickory coverage →
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