City

Rougemont, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Durham County  ·  North Carolina

👥6,524Population
💰$96,128Median HH Income▲ 26% above avg
🎂43.8Median Age
🏠$253,300Median Home Value▼ 9% below avg
🎓41.7%College Grads▲ 8% above avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 52% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.6% Female 49.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 76.9%Hispanic: 8.1%Black: 11.2%Asian: 0.7%Other: 2.2%Race
White76.9%
Hispanic8.1%
Black11.2%
Asian0.7%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
5%
25–44
26%
45–64
30%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty11.4% ▲ 14% above avg
College Grads41.7% ▲ 8% above avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 52% below avg
No HS Diploma10 (0.2%)
HS Graduate1,189 (25.9%)
Some College728 (15.9%)
Associates747 (16.3%)
Bachelors582 (12.7%)
Graduate Degree1,332 (29%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 25.9%Some College: 15.9%Associates: 16.3%Bachelors: 12.7%Graduate: 29%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad25.9%
Some College15.9%
Associates16.3%
Bachelors12.7%
Graduate29.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 94%Renter: 6.1%Tenure
Owner94.0%
Renter6.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
27%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$96,128 ▲ 26% above avg
Median Home Value$253,300 ▼ 9% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$777/mo
Total Housing Units2,857
Vacant Units163

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
6%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
28%
2000+
59%
About Rougemont, NC

Rougemont is a city in North Carolina, located in Durham County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,524 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.8 years.

Economically, Rougemont is a middle-income community. The median household income of $96,128 is above the national average. Approximately 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Rougemont is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $253,300, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $777 per month. Homeownership is high at 94.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rougemont is well-educated. 41.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (76.89%).

Rougemont, NC offers residents above-average earning potential within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Rougemont
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27572 6,524 $96,128 $253,300 $777 2.4% 41.7% 94.0%