Active Listings
264
⇩ 4.7% vs 277 last year
Data as of April 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The HICKORY, NC real estate market (28601) currently shows 264 active listings, with 87 pending sales. Homes are averaging 43 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 13 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.
Homes are selling faster, averaging 43 days on market compared to 44 days last year.
The median listing price has fallen 1.7% year-over-year, from $375,000 to $368,575.
Whether you are buying or selling in HICKORY, NC, SELL123.com can help you save significantly on commission — typically 2% compared to traditional 5% broker fees. Call (240) SELL-123 for a free consultation.
Population: 53,172 · Density: 436.2/mi² · Median household income: $65,158
Typical home value: $222,884 · Homeownership: 65.4%
| Zip | City / State | Distance | Listings | Market Value | Median $ | Average $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28601 | Hickory, NC 28601 | 0.0 mi | 248 | $111,115,904 | $364,475 | $448,048 |
| 28630 | Granite Falls, NC 28630 | 6.4 mi | 73 | $40,059,115 | $349,900 | $548,755 |
| 28602 | Hickory, NC 28602 | 7.5 mi | 97 | $33,339,094 | $324,993 | $343,702 |
| 28658 | Newton, NC 28658 | 10.6 mi | 103 | $36,971,541 | $302,475 | $358,947 |
| 28681 | Taylorsville, NC 28681 | 11.9 mi | 65 | $25,614,680 | $316,875 | $394,072 |
| 28690 | Valdese, NC 28690 | 14.1 mi | 26 | $8,724,898 | $292,500 | $335,573 |
| 28168 | Vale, NC 28168 | 16.0 mi | 26 | $10,406,864 | $382,175 | $400,264 |
| 28650 | Maiden, NC 28650 | 16.8 mi | 67 | $25,775,369 | $378,250 | $384,707 |
| 28636 | Hiddenite, NC 28636 | 18.7 mi | 6 | $1,412,550 | $232,975 | $235,425 |
| 28092 | Lincolnton, NC 28092 | 20.4 mi | 167 | $70,249,385 | $371,245 | $420,655 |
| 28654 | Moravian Falls, NC 28654 | 22.4 mi | 19 | $9,655,458 | $511,200 | $508,182 |
| 28655 | Morganton, NC 28655 | 23.3 mi | 176 | $80,067,328 | $320,200 | $454,928 |
| 28033 | Crouse, NC 28033 | 24.4 mi | 12 | $5,001,528 | $439,625 | $416,794 |
As of April 2026, there are 264 active listings in HICKORY, NC (zip code 28601), compared to 277 the prior year.
The median listing price in HICKORY, NC 28601 is $368,575 as of April 2026, a 1.7% decrease from $375,000 the prior year.
Homes in HICKORY, NC 28601 spend an average of 43 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 44 days the prior year.
Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of April 2026, HICKORY, NC 28601 is currently a Seller's Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 13 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are selling faster, averaging 43 days on market compared to 44 days last year.
With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in HICKORY, NC 28601 save an estimated $7,372 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $368,575. Our fee structure: 1% listing + 2% selling broker — no additional buyer or seller fees. Call (240) SELL-123 or email info@SELL123.com for a free consultation.