City

Ruffin, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Rockingham County  ·  North Carolina

👥3,387Population
💰$66,035Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂43.3Median Age
🏠$147,000Median Home Value▼ 47% below avg
🎓22.2%College Grads▼ 43% below avg
📊1.6%Unemployment▼ 67% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.2% Female 55.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 70.2%Black: 20.8%Asian: 0.9%Other: 8.2%Race
White70.2%
Black20.8%
Asian0.9%
Other8.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.22
Below Poverty11.4% ▲ 14% above avg
College Grads22.2% ▼ 43% below avg
Unemployment1.6% ▼ 67% below avg
No HS Diploma12 (0.5%)
HS Graduate721 (32.6%)
Some College318 (14.4%)
Associates670 (30.3%)
Bachelors222 (10%)
Graduate Degree270 (12.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 32.6%Some College: 14.4%Associates: 30.3%Bachelors: 10%Graduate: 12.2%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad32.6%
Some College14.4%
Associates30.3%
Bachelors10.0%
Graduate12.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79%Renter: 21%Tenure
Owner79.0%
Renter21.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
30%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,035 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$147,000 ▼ 47% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$636/mo
Total Housing Units1,879
Vacant Units360

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
6%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
34%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
56%
About Ruffin, NC

Ruffin is a city in North Carolina, located in Rockingham County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,387 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.3 years.

Economically, Ruffin is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,035 is near the national average. Approximately 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Ruffin is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $147,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $636 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ruffin is less-educated. 22.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (70.15%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ruffin
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27326 3,387 $66,035 $147,000 $636 1.6% 22.2% 79.0%