City

Rowland, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Robeson County  ·  North Carolina

👥6,794Population
💰$37,373Median HH Income▼ 51% below avg
🎂38.1Median Age
🏠$74,400Median Home Value▼ 73% below avg
🎓26.8%College Grads▼ 31% below avg
📊6.6%Unemployment▲ 35% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.5% Female 52.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 10.3%Hispanic: 0.1%Black: 24.4%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2.8%Race
White10.3%
Hispanic0.1%
Black24.4%
Asian0.1%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
20%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
26%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty26.2% ▲ 162% above avg
College Grads26.8% ▼ 31% below avg
Unemployment6.6% ▲ 35% above avg
No HS Diploma26 (0.7%)
HS Graduate1,542 (39.6%)
Some College381 (9.8%)
Associates905 (23.2%)
Bachelors374 (9.6%)
Graduate Degree668 (17.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 39.6%Some College: 9.8%Associates: 23.2%Bachelors: 9.6%Graduate: 17.1%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad39.6%
Some College9.8%
Associates23.2%
Bachelors9.6%
Graduate17.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.3%Renter: 23.7%Tenure
Owner76.3%
Renter23.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
36%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$37,373 ▼ 51% below avg
Median Home Value$74,400 ▼ 73% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$783/mo
Total Housing Units3,058
Vacant Units359

Income Distribution

Under $25k
39%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
0%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Public Transit
0%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
47%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
58%
About Rowland, NC

Rowland is a city in North Carolina, located in Robeson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,794 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.1 years.

Economically, Rowland is a lower-income community. The median household income of $37,373 is well below the national average. Approximately 26.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.6%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Rowland is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $74,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $783 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rowland is moderately educated. 26.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Black as the largest group at 24.4%.

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

ZIP Codes in Rowland
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28383 6,794 $37,373 $74,400 $783 6.6% 26.8% 76.3%