City

Rocky Point, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Pender County  ·  North Carolina

👥11,131Population
💰$66,860Median HH Income▼ 12% below avg
🎂37.4Median Age
🏠$233,300Median Home Value▼ 16% below avg
🎓33.8%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊7.1%Unemployment▲ 45% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.6% Female 51.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 66.6%Hispanic: 17.2%Black: 14.2%Asian: 0.2%Other: 1.3%Race
White66.6%
Hispanic17.2%
Black14.2%
Asian0.2%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
19%
18–24
7%
25–44
29%
45–64
27%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.63
Below Poverty12.3% ▲ 23% above avg
College Grads33.8% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment7.1% ▲ 45% above avg
No HS Diploma94 (1.4%)
HS Graduate2,431 (35.1%)
Some College1,158 (16.7%)
Associates900 (13%)
Bachelors1,127 (16.3%)
Graduate Degree1,215 (17.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 35.1%Some College: 16.7%Associates: 13%Bachelors: 16.3%Graduate: 17.5%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad35.1%
Some College16.7%
Associates13.0%
Bachelors16.3%
Graduate17.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.1%Renter: 17.9%Tenure
Owner82.1%
Renter17.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
26%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,860 ▼ 12% below avg
Median Home Value$233,300 ▼ 16% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$866/mo
Total Housing Units4,799
Vacant Units589

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
7%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
35%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
28%
2000+
64%
About Rocky Point, NC

Rocky Point is a city in North Carolina, located in Pender County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 11,131 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.4 years.

Economically, Rocky Point is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,860 is near the national average. Approximately 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.1%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Rocky Point is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $233,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $866 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rocky Point is moderately educated. 33.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (66.61%).

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

ZIP Codes in Rocky Point
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28457 11,131 $66,860 $233,300 $866 7.1% 33.8% 82.1%