City

Roseboro, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Sampson County  ·  North Carolina

👥6,659Population
💰$73,737Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂39.4Median Age
🏠$119,400Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓32.5%College Grads▼ 16% below avg
📊6.6%Unemployment▲ 35% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.7% Female 48.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 59.5%Hispanic: 14.3%Black: 21.6%Asian: 0.2%Other: 3.1%Race
White59.5%
Hispanic14.3%
Black21.6%
Asian0.2%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
14%
18–24
11%
25–44
24%
45–64
26%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.87
Below Poverty16.3% ▲ 63% above avg
College Grads32.5% ▼ 16% below avg
Unemployment6.6% ▲ 35% above avg
No HS Diploma46 (1.1%)
HS Graduate1,568 (38.4%)
Some College442 (10.8%)
Associates699 (17.1%)
Bachelors588 (14.4%)
Graduate Degree738 (18.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 38.4%Some College: 10.8%Associates: 17.1%Bachelors: 14.4%Graduate: 18.1%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad38.4%
Some College10.8%
Associates17.1%
Bachelors14.4%
Graduate18.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80%Renter: 20%Tenure
Owner80.0%
Renter20.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,737 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$119,400 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$962/mo
Total Housing Units2,992
Vacant Units675

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
33%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
55%
About Roseboro, NC

Roseboro is a city in North Carolina, located in Sampson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,659 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.4 years.

Economically, Roseboro is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,737 is near the national average. Approximately 16.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.6%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Roseboro is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $119,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $962 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Roseboro is moderately educated. 32.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (59.51%).

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

ZIP Codes in Roseboro
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28382 6,659 $73,737 $119,400 $962 6.6% 32.5% 80.0%