City

Rockingham, NC

2 ZIP codes  ·  Richmond County  ·  North Carolina

👥24,068Population
💰$47,156Median HH Income▼ 38% below avg
🎂40.9Median Age
🏠$137,100Median Home Value▼ 51% below avg
🎓34.3%College Grads▼ 11% below avg
📊8.8%Unemployment▲ 79% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.8% Female 54.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 55.5%Hispanic: 8.3%Black: 31.6%Asian: 1.1%Other: 2.6%Race
White55.5%
Hispanic8.3%
Black31.6%
Asian1.1%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
27%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty27.2% ▲ 172% above avg
College Grads34.3% ▼ 11% below avg
Unemployment8.8% ▲ 79% above avg
No HS Diploma213 (1.4%)
HS Graduate4,915 (33%)
Some College1,901 (12.7%)
Associates2,765 (18.5%)
Bachelors2,084 (14%)
Graduate Degree3,033 (20.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 33%Some College: 12.7%Associates: 18.5%Bachelors: 14%Graduate: 20.3%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad33.0%
Some College12.7%
Associates18.5%
Bachelors14.0%
Graduate20.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62.4%Renter: 37.6%Tenure
Owner62.4%
Renter37.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,156 ▼ 38% below avg
Median Home Value$137,100 ▼ 51% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$813/mo
Total Housing Units11,540
Vacant Units1,583

Income Distribution

Under $25k
32%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
55%
About Rockingham, NC

Rockingham is a city in North Carolina, located in Richmond County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 24,068 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.9 years.

Economically, Rockingham is a working-class community. The median household income of $47,156 is below the national average. Approximately 27.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.8%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Rockingham is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $137,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $813 per month. Homeownership is high at 62.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rockingham is moderately educated. 34.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (55.54%).

Rockingham, NC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within North Carolina. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Rockingham
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28379 24,068 $47,156 $137,100 $813 8.8% 34.3% 62.4%

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