City

Rockwell, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Rowan County  ·  North Carolina

👥9,795Population
💰$64,032Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂41.5Median Age
🏠$204,300Median Home Value▼ 27% below avg
🎓32.0%College Grads▼ 17% below avg
📊2.3%Unemployment▼ 52% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.8%Hispanic: 3.9%Black: 0.6%Asian: 0.3%Other: 2.2%Race
White92.8%
Hispanic3.9%
Black0.6%
Asian0.3%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
14%
18–24
10%
25–44
23%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty10.9% ▲ 9% above avg
College Grads32.0% ▼ 17% below avg
Unemployment2.3% ▼ 52% below avg
No HS Diploma84 (1.3%)
HS Graduate2,317 (36.5%)
Some College1,013 (15.9%)
Associates904 (14.2%)
Bachelors664 (10.5%)
Graduate Degree1,370 (21.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 36.5%Some College: 15.9%Associates: 14.2%Bachelors: 10.5%Graduate: 21.6%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad36.5%
Some College15.9%
Associates14.2%
Bachelors10.5%
Graduate21.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.2%Renter: 30.8%Tenure
Owner69.2%
Renter30.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,032 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$204,300 ▼ 27% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,015/mo
Total Housing Units4,228
Vacant Units203

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
56%
About Rockwell, NC

Rockwell is a city in North Carolina, located in Rowan County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,795 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.5 years.

Economically, Rockwell is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,032 is below the national average. Approximately 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Rockwell is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $204,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,015 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rockwell is moderately educated. 32.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.81%).

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

ZIP Codes in Rockwell
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28138 9,795 $64,032 $204,300 $1,015 2.3% 32.0% 69.2%