| City: | Icard, North Carolina |
| County: | Burke County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:03:26 PM |
| Population: | 118 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 704 / 828 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 35.7261, -81.4717 |
| Land Area: | 0.09 sq mi |
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Icard is a small unincorporated community in Burke County, North Carolina, part of the Hickory metropolitan area. The 28666 ZIP code exists as a point location within the larger 28612 ZIP code rather than having its own geographic territory. With just 118 residents in 72 households, Icard maintains a post office that serves a much wider rural area.
The post office holds 275 PO Boxes for those 72 local households. That's a 3.8-to-1 ratio. This high adoption rate shows that people from surrounding areas rely on the Icard post office for their mail. It's a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative delivery method available here. Residents must use a PO Box to receive mail through this ZIP code.
Nearly all housing in Icard is owner-occupied: 68 of 72 homes, or 94%. Mobile homes make up a significant portion of the housing stock at 58 units. The community has zero vacant housing units and no seasonal properties. Everyone who has a home here lives in it year-round.
The median age is 46, and the population skews toward working adults. Transportation and warehousing is the dominant employment sector, which makes sense given the community's location along North Carolina's highway corridors. Per capita income sits at $16,613. The veteran population is notably high at 61 individuals, more than half the adult population.
Miller Bridge Road is the only street address in this ZIP code's postal records. All other mail goes to PO Boxes at the post office. The post office itself sits at this location, serving as the community's mail hub for Icard and the surrounding Burke County countryside.
Miller Bridge Road is the only street in the ZIP code's postal records, with all other mail delivered to PO Boxes.
ZIP Code 28666 has 118 residents and 72 households (average 1.64 persons per household). The median age is 46.0 years, older than the state (39.4) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.0% male and 50.0% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (48.5%). Largest groups are White (70.3%, much higher than the state average of 62.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (28.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 28.0%, which is much higher than the state average (10.7%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than the state average (5.9%).
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| 2020 Population: | 118Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 273Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1,311.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 72Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.64Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 1.95Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 252 | 285 | 499 | 477 | 455 | 307 | 368 | 125 | 138 | 210 | 90 | 47 | 301 | 273 |
| Decennial Census | 368 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 118 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 46
Male Median Age: 45.3
Female Median Age: 46.2
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 0 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 0 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 27 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 1 |
| White: | 83 | 58.87% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 33 | 23.40% |
| Asian: | 4 | 2.84% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 0.71% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 20 | 14.18% |
| Total: | 141 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 59 | 50.00% | 45.3 years |
| Females: | 59 | 50.00% | 46.2 years |
| Total: | 118 | 100% | 46.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 214 | 78.39% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 59 | 21.61% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 273 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 273 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is down $51,007 (100.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $0 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 66.7%, which is higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (50.8%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $51,007 | $50,521 | $53,523 | $53,311 | $52,695 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $51,007 | $50,521 | $53,523 | $53,311 | $52,695 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $25,135 | $25,034 | $25,403 | $26,115 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 118 | 66.67% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 59 | 33.33% |
| Total: | 177 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 60 | 50.85% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 58 | 49.15% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 118 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is down $14,100 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,348), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 100.00% (17.81% with a mortgage, 82.19% free-and-clear) and renters 0.00% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $14,100 | $126,100 | $14,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $905 | $0 | $523 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 13 | 17.81% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 60 | 82.19% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 73 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 73 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 73 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 13 | 17.81% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 60 | 82.19% |
| Total Housing Units: | 73 | 100% |
In 2024, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 66.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 43.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 82.20%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), up 76.30 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 23.10 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is kindergarten (51.04%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 59 | 33.33% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 118 | 66.67% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 177 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 118 | 66.67% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 58 | 21.25% |
| Public Insurance: | 96 | 35.16% |
| No Insurance: | 119 | 43.59% |
| Total: | 273 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 154 | 56.41% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 13.5% | 13.3% | 12.0% | 19.8% | 38.5% | 47.9% | 53.2% | 23.7% | 100.0% | 0.0% | 76.3% | 82.2% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 49 | 51.04% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 47 | 48.96% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 96 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 49 | 51.04% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 96 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 28666 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 10 business establishments, employing about 110 people with an annual payroll of $2,552,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 370Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 10Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $524,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $2,552,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 110Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 28666 is located in Burke County, North Carolina, within the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 25860) and North Carolina's 10th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 365,497 people, about 0.03% of whom live in ZIP Code 28666. It covers 0.09 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NCSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 25860Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 365,497Source: Census |
| MSA: | Hickory-Morganton-Lenoir, NC MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.09 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 10Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 2575.16 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 3733320Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Icard CDP; North CarolinaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 28666 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.