Hickory, NC land: flood, zoning and parcels
20,093 parcels
On the county tax roll
County roll 2026 · Map data Oct 10, 2026
- Acres on the roll16,640
- In a FEMA flood zone5.3%special flood hazard area
North Carolina 2026 taxes: due since September 1; pay by January 5, 2027 to avoid interest. Pay or check a bill at the Catawba County Tax.
Sources & method
N.C. General Statutes 105-360 and 105-322. Checked Oct 13, 2026.
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Around Hickory
Flood zones and wetlands
Recorded flood claims in Hickory
Insured buildings in and around Hickory filed 28 flood claims since 1978; FEMA paid $569,000 on them.
- 54% were on buildings rated outside the mapped flood zone (zone X, B or C)
| Years | Claims |
|---|---|
| 1978–79 | Fewer than 10 |
| 1980–89 | Fewer than 10 |
| 1990–99 | Fewer than 10 |
| 2000–09 | Fewer than 10 |
| 2010–19 | 12 |
| 2020–26 | Fewer than 10 |
Sources & method
Area statistics for buildings with NFIP flood insurance, not any one parcel: a lot that never had an insured building has no claims to count. Claims counted from 1978 to Sep 2026.
Source: OpenFEMA NFIP Redacted Claims v3, as of Sep 2026.
What flood insurance costs in Hickory
In and around Hickory, insured single-family homes outside the mapped flood zone pay about $640–$1,000 a year for flood insurance, and $820–$1,540 in an A zone (special flood hazard area).
| Flood zone | Policies | Middle half | Full-risk median |
|---|---|---|---|
| A zones (special flood hazard area) | 16 | $820–$1,540 | $1,600 |
| X zone (outside the mapped flood zone) | 26 | $640–$1,000 | $1,140 |
Sources & method
Middle half: the middle half of premiums on single-family NFIP policies that took effect Sep 2025–Sep 2026, by the flood zone each policy is rated in. It is what insured homes here pay, not a quote for any one building.
Full-risk median: the median of FEMA's own full-risk premium for the same policies (Risk Rating 2.0). A discounted policy rises toward it a step each year, within the law's cap on yearly increases.
Source: OpenFEMA NFIP Redacted Policies v3, as of Sep 2026.
Counted in the 22 census block groups that lie mostly inside Hickory, so the edges may reach past the town line.
People and new homes in Hickory
About 45,975 people live in Hickory.
- Population45,975July 2025 estimate, +5.2% since 2020 (the whole city)
- Median household income$64,5762020–2024 average, ±$5,348
Sources & method
U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2025 (May 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year (B19013) (Jan 2026).
Typical lot sizeThe typical lot, from the roll
The median parcel in Hickory is 0.36 acre (20,093 parcels with a size).
Acres from the county roll, or from the parcel's own outline where the roll's figure is off by more than three times. Condominium units that share one point (each carrying the whole complex's acres) are left out of the lot sizes.
How Hickory is zonedThe most common districts
| Zoning district | Parcels | Share of zoned |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (R-2) | 6,739 | 34% |
| Homes (R-4) | 4,479 | 22% |
| Homes (R-3) | 3,336 | 17% |
| Planned development (PD) | 1,288 | 6.5% |
| Shops and services (C-2) | 859 | 4.3% |
| Industry and warehouses (IND) | 732 | 3.7% |
| Homes (R-1) | 548 | 2.8% |
| Shops and services (C-3) | 523 | 2.6% |
Zoning is on file for 99% of parcels in Hickory, across 14 districts. The town or county zoning office has the final word on any parcel.
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Questions about Hickory landAnswers from the public records
How many parcels are in Hickory, NC?
20,093 parcels on the 2026 Catawba County tax roll (pulled May 2026) inside the Census Bureau's boundary for Hickory, which can differ from its own limits at the edges, covering 16,640 acres.
Is vacancy verified in Hickory, NC?
Vacancy not verified: each parcel page says whether the county roll or building footprints show a building.
What is the typical lot size in Hickory?
The median parcel is 0.36 acre, from 20,093 parcels with a recorded size.
How much of Hickory is in a flood zone?
5.3% of parcels are in a FEMA special flood hazard area (National Flood Hazard Layer, as of Sep 2026). Check each parcel's own flood line before you buy.
Are there wetlands in Hickory?
0.2% of parcels are a quarter or more wetland on the USFWS National Wetlands Inventory, a mapping guide, not a legal delineation.
What is Hickory zoned?
Zoning is on file for 99% of parcels. The most common districts: Homes (R-2), Homes (R-4), Homes (R-3).
Are there land prices for Hickory?
No land-price range is shown for Hickory yet. We have no sale-price file for Catawba County yet. Some parcel cards here carry their own rough estimate.
How many people live in Hickory?
About 45,975 (Census estimate for July 1, 2025), +5.2% since 2020, counting the whole city.
Where does this data come from?
Parcels: NC OneMap statewide parcels (NC CGIA, county data producers). Flood: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer. Wetlands: USFWS National Wetlands Inventory. Towns: U.S. Census places. Every figure is counted from those files on our map.
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About these numbersSources, dates and how these figures are built
What Groundwork can price in Hickory
Rough estimate for a home with its land, or for land: 14,890 parcels. Facts only: 5,203 parcels.
The card's own words; a card whose range covers a home with its land says “home + land”. Figures are on the card, never on this page. Estimates as of Oct 2026.
Sources
Parcels: NC OneMap statewide parcels (NC CGIA, county data producers) (2026 roll, pulled May 2026); flood: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (as of Sep 2026); wetlands: USFWS National Wetlands Inventory (as of Oct 2026); town limits: U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line places; counted on our map built Oct 2026.
This product uses the Federal Emergency Management Agency's OpenFEMA API, but is not endorsed by FEMA. The Federal Government or FEMA cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data.