Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.34 |
| Below Poverty | 16.0% ▲ 60% above avg |
| College Grads | 29.3% ▼ 24% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.0% ▲ 23% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 912 (1.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 19,102 (34.1%) |
| Some College | 9,261 (16.5%) |
| Associates | 10,323 (18.4%) |
| Bachelors | 6,720 (12%) |
| Graduate Degree | 9,651 (17.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $54,879 ▼ 28% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $154,859 ▼ 44% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $774/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 42,394 |
| Vacant Units | 4,595 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Rockingham County is located in North Carolina and encompasses 9 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 89,457 residents. With a median age of 44.33, it is a middle-aged county.
Rockingham County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $54,879 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 6.0%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 16.0% is above the national average.
Housing in Rockingham County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $154,859 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $773. Homeownership rates are high at 72.3%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Rockingham County are majority White (69.38%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 29.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.
Rockingham County, NC is a working-class area in North Carolina. The 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27288 | Eden | 22,768 | $53,081 | $129,200 | $828 | 6.1% | 25.8% |
| 27025 | Madison | 12,333 | $53,075 | $168,900 | $709 | 3.5% | 27.3% |
| 27027 | Mayodan | 3,950 | $45,865 | $116,500 | $646 | 2.4% | 23.8% |
| 27320 | Reidsville | 38,610 | $55,491 | $170,700 | $776 | 7.1% | 33.4% |
| 27326 | Ruffin | 3,387 | $66,035 | $147,000 | $636 | 1.6% | 22.2% |
| 27048 | Stoneville | 8,409 | $59,324 | $152,200 | $827 | 8.3% | 28.4% |