Zip Code 28636 — Hiddenite, NC
28636 is a ZIP Code associated with Hiddenite, NC, located within Alexander. 28636 ranks #2 out of 2 ZIP codes in Alexander County by population (and #451 out of 853 in NC). The area supports an estimated population of 4,496 residents across Data Pending housing units, with a population density of 30.0 people per square mile.
WorldPlaceData database updated: October 2026
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| Data Metric | Local Statistic |
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| Postal / Zip Code | 28636 |
| Primary City | Hiddenite |
| State / Province | NC |
| County | Alexander |
| Total Population | 4,496 |
| Median Household Income | Data Pending |
| Total Housing Units | Data Pending |
| Population Density | 30.0 people/sq mi |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
How 28636 Compares
| Metric | ZIP 28636 | Alexander County | NC State Average |
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| Population | 4,496 | 30,062 (Total) | 10,730,463 (Total) |
| Average ZIP Income | Data Pending | N/A | N/A |
| Population Density | 30.0 /sq mi | -- | -- |
| County Pop Rank | #2 of 2 | -- | -- |
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