Hickory North Carolina Map

About Hickory, North Carolina

Hickory is a locality in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States. With a population of 213,375, Hickory is a major urban centre in North Carolina. The population density is 523.0 people per km². Hickory is located at 35.7332°N, 81.3412°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 28601.

Hickory rests in a landscape shaped by rolling hills, a gentle terrain that slopes toward the Catawba River basin, hinting at the water's patient work over millennia. It lies 25.7 miles west of Statesville, NC (from Statesville, NC: bearing 262°T), and is situated 8.0 miles west-north-west of Newton. Historically, this region was a crossroads, attracting settlers drawn by fertile soil and the promise of opportunity, leading to its establishment as a significant trading post and later, a hub for furniture manufacturing that defined its economic identity for generations. The air here often carries the faint, sweet scent of pine and damp earth, a reminder of the surrounding woodlands that have always been a quiet backdrop to human endeavor. This enduring connection to the land, coupled with a legacy of craftsmanship, continues to inform Hickory's character. The cultural heart of Hickory beats with a friendly, down-to-earth spirit, a reflection of its Southern roots and the enduring influence of its industrial past. While no single landmark dominates the skyline, the historic downtown district, with its preserved architecture, offers a tangible link to earlier eras, and the Olde Hickory Station, a beautifully restored train depot, serves as a vibrant community gathering place. For those seeking higher learning, Catawba Valley Community College provides accessible educational pathways. Though Hickory may not boast professional sports franchises, its residents find camaraderie in local leagues and college athletics, particularly when the Hickory Crawdads take the field, drawing cheers from the stands on warm summer evenings. The city also plays host to events like the Hickory Apple Festival, celebrating local produce and heritage, and has been the birthplace and home of several notable individuals, including musician Doc Watson, whose soulful melodies echo the spirit of the Appalachian foothills.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Hickory, North Carolina with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Hickory and Catawba County.

Detailed location data for Hickory includes the ZIP code (27891), telephone area code (919, 984, 828), county seat of Catawba County (Newton), and school district assignment (Hickory City Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Hickory is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.