Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.49 |
| Below Poverty | 24.3% ▲ 143% above avg |
| College Grads | 31.5% ▼ 19% below avg |
| Unemployment | 9.3% ▲ 90% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 401 (1.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 8,314 (32.6%) |
| Some College | 3,783 (14.9%) |
| Associates | 4,887 (19.2%) |
| Bachelors | 3,602 (14.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,486 (17.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $45,195 ▼ 41% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $124,139 ▼ 55% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $746/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 20,037 |
| Vacant Units | 2,974 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Richmond County is located in North Carolina and encompasses 8 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 43,181 residents. With a median age of 40.53, it is a middle-aged county.
Richmond County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $45,195 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 9.3%, significantly above the national average. The poverty rate of 24.3% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.
Housing in Richmond County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $124,139 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $745. Homeownership rates are high at 64.6%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Richmond County are majority White (54.85%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 31.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.
Richmond County, NC is a working-class area in North Carolina. The 8 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28338 | Ellerbe | 3,320 | $58,666 | $161,200 | $600 | 10.0% | 52.4% |
| 28345 | Hamlet | 12,224 | $38,472 | $95,700 | $652 | 8.0% | 22.0% |
| 28347 | Hoffman | 1,966 | $39,414 | $98,600 | $758 | 1.5% | 16.7% |
| 28363 | Marston | 1,001 | $44,362 | $99,000 | $734 | 22.6% | 32.5% |
| 28367 | Norman | 138 | $63,125 | $37,500 | — | 0.0% | 26.3% |
| 28379 | Rockingham | 24,068 | $47,156 | $137,100 | $813 | 8.8% | 34.3% |