City

Rich Square, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Northampton County  ·  North Carolina

👥1,760Population
💰$41,819Median HH Income▼ 45% below avg
🎂56.3Median Age
🏠$89,600Median Home Value▼ 68% below avg
🎓25.3%College Grads▼ 35% below avg
📊1.5%Unemployment▼ 70% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.4% Female 53.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 25.6%Hispanic: 5.6%Black: 66.3%Asian: 0.7%Other: 1.8%Race
White25.6%
Hispanic5.6%
Black66.3%
Asian0.7%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
8%
18–24
5%
25–44
17%
45–64
26%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age56.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.22
Below Poverty13.9% ▲ 39% above avg
College Grads25.3% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment1.5% ▼ 70% below avg
No HS Diploma8 (0.7%)
HS Graduate482 (43.5%)
Some College93 (8.4%)
Associates245 (22.1%)
Bachelors135 (12.2%)
Graduate Degree146 (13.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 43.5%Some College: 8.4%Associates: 22.1%Bachelors: 12.2%Graduate: 13.2%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad43.5%
Some College8.4%
Associates22.1%
Bachelors12.2%
Graduate13.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79%Renter: 21.1%Tenure
Owner79.0%
Renter21.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
39%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$41,819 ▼ 45% below avg
Median Home Value$89,600 ▼ 68% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$548/mo
Total Housing Units974
Vacant Units233

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
36%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
43%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
53%
About Rich Square, NC

Rich Square is a city in North Carolina, located in Northampton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,760 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 56.3 years.

Economically, Rich Square is a working-class community. The median household income of $41,819 is below the national average. Approximately 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.5%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Rich Square is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $89,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $548 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rich Square is moderately educated. 25.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Black (66.31%).

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

ZIP Codes in Rich Square
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27869 1,760 $41,819 $89,600 $548 1.5% 25.3% 79.0%