City

Raeford, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Hoke County  ·  North Carolina

👥43,980Population
💰$61,793Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂33.2Median Age
🏠$208,100Median Home Value▼ 25% below avg
🎓40.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.5%Unemployment▲ 32% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 37.6%Hispanic: 15.4%Black: 35.4%Asian: 1.4%Other: 6%Race
White37.6%
Hispanic15.4%
Black35.4%
Asian1.4%
Other6.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
20%
18–24
7%
25–44
31%
45–64
22%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.80
Below Poverty16.3% ▲ 63% above avg
College Grads40.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.5% ▲ 32% above avg
No HS Diploma346 (1.3%)
HS Graduate7,279 (27.7%)
Some College3,153 (12%)
Associates4,948 (18.8%)
Bachelors4,191 (16%)
Graduate Degree6,337 (24.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 27.7%Some College: 12%Associates: 18.8%Bachelors: 16%Graduate: 24.1%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad27.7%
Some College12.0%
Associates18.8%
Bachelors16.0%
Graduate24.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.1%Renter: 28.9%Tenure
Owner71.1%
Renter28.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
36%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,793 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$208,100 ▼ 25% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,091/mo
Total Housing Units16,834
Vacant Units1,401

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
26%
2000+
62%
About Raeford, NC

Raeford is a city in North Carolina, located in Hoke County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 43,980 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.2 years.

Economically, Raeford is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,793 is below the national average. Approximately 16.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.5%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Raeford is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $208,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,091 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Raeford is well-educated. 40.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 37.6%.

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

ZIP Codes in Raeford
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28376 43,980 $61,793 $208,100 $1,091 6.5% 40.1% 71.1%