City

Hobgood, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Halifax County  ·  North Carolina

👥976Population
💰$56,726Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂43.2Median Age
🏠$94,300Median Home Value▼ 66% below avg
🎓15.6%College Grads▼ 60% below avg
📊7.9%Unemployment▲ 62% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 58.5% Female 41.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 34.2%Hispanic: 0.9%Black: 59.8%Other: 2.5%Race
White34.2%
Hispanic0.9%
Black59.8%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
3%
25–44
28%
45–64
24%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.88
Below Poverty21.7% ▲ 117% above avg
College Grads15.6% ▼ 60% below avg
Unemployment7.9% ▲ 62% above avg
No HS Diploma27 (4.3%)
HS Graduate215 (34.1%)
Some College93 (14.8%)
Associates197 (31.3%)
Bachelors40 (6.3%)
Graduate Degree58 (9.2%)

Education

No HS: 4.3%HS Grad: 34.1%Some College: 14.8%Associates: 31.3%Bachelors: 6.3%Graduate: 9.2%Edu
No HS4.3%
HS Grad34.1%
Some College14.8%
Associates31.3%
Bachelors6.3%
Graduate9.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.2%Renter: 21.8%Tenure
Owner78.2%
Renter21.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
53%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,726 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$94,300 ▼ 66% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$769/mo
Total Housing Units438
Vacant Units99

Income Distribution

Under $25k
31%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
33%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
58%
About Hobgood, NC

Hobgood is a city in North Carolina, located in Halifax County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 976 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.2 years.

Economically, Hobgood is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,726 is below the national average. Approximately 21.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.9%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Hobgood is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $94,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $769 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hobgood is less-educated. 15.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority Black (59.84%).

Hobgood, NC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Hobgood
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27843 976 $56,726 $94,300 $769 7.9% 15.6% 78.2%