City

Roxboro, NC

2 ZIP codes  ·  Person County  ·  North Carolina

👥26,117Population
💰$55,700Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂45.0Median Age
🏠$172,490Median Home Value▼ 38% below avg
🎓32.2%College Grads▼ 17% below avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 15% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.0% Female 54.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 57.7%Hispanic: 6.1%Black: 31.6%Asian: 0.4%Other: 3.8%Race
White57.7%
Hispanic6.1%
Black31.6%
Asian0.4%
Other3.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
14%
18–24
9%
25–44
21%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.34
Below Poverty21.3% ▲ 113% above avg
College Grads32.2% ▼ 17% below avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 15% below avg
No HS Diploma465 (2.7%)
HS Graduate6,077 (35.8%)
Some College2,275 (13.4%)
Associates2,698 (15.9%)
Bachelors2,252 (13.3%)
Graduate Degree3,203 (18.9%)

Education

No HS: 2.7%HS Grad: 35.8%Some College: 13.4%Associates: 15.9%Bachelors: 13.3%Graduate: 18.9%Edu
No HS2.7%
HS Grad35.8%
Some College13.4%
Associates15.9%
Bachelors13.3%
Graduate18.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.8%Renter: 29.2%Tenure
Owner70.8%
Renter29.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,700 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$172,489 ▼ 38% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$883/mo
Total Housing Units12,222
Vacant Units1,210

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
55%
About Roxboro, NC

Roxboro is a city in North Carolina, located in Person County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 26,117 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.96 years.

Economically, Roxboro is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,700 is below the national average. Approximately 21.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Roxboro is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $172,489, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $883 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Roxboro is moderately educated. 32.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (57.73%).

Roxboro, NC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within North Carolina. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Roxboro
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27573 11,954 $44,234 $159,800 $761 5.0% 33.8% 55.5%
27574 14,163 $65,378 $183,200 $986 3.5% 30.8% 83.7%