Roper, NC

Census ZIP code profile for Roper, NC — 1 ZIPs, total population 3,409. Median income, home value, education, commute, and demographics from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates.

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Roper, NC is covered by 1 USPS ZIP code serving a combined population of 3,409 according to Census ACS 5-Year Estimates. U.S. cities rarely map cleanly to a single ZIP — Roper splits its residents across 1 delivery areas, each with its own demographic and housing profile. The table below lists every ZIP by population, so you can see which neighborhoods carry the weight of the city total and which are smaller pockets of the same municipal boundary.

Aggregated across every ZIP in Roper, the median household income averages $37,578 and per-capita income averages $31,944. Poverty rate runs at 28.2% and unemployment at 22.4%. On housing, the average median home value is $132,200 with median rent of $1,049 per month, and 68.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied. These are arithmetic averages across the 1 ZIP — not population-weighted — so small ZIPs influence the headline numbers the same as large ones.

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ZIP Codes

3,409

Population

$37,578

Median Income

$132,200

Median Home Value

59.1

Median Age

How much do residents of Roper earn?

Median Household Income
$37,578
Per Capita Income
$31,944
Unemployment Rate
22.4%
Poverty Rate
28.2%

What does housing look like in Roper?

Median Home Value
$132,200
Median Rent
$1,049/mo
Owner Occupied
68.8%
Housing Units
1,872

Who lives in Roper?

Bachelor's Degree+
22.0%
High School+
58.4%
Foreign Born
0.2%

ZIP Codes in Roper, NC

ZIP Code Population Density Timezone
27970 3,409 12 America/New_York

Frequently Asked Questions

How many ZIP codes are in Roper, NC?
Roper, NC has 1 ZIP code with a combined population of 3,409, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the median household income in Roper?
The average median household income across Roper, NC ZIP codes is $37,578. The poverty rate is 28.2%.
What is the cost of living in Roper?
The average median home value in Roper, NC is $132,200. Median rent is $1,049/month. 68.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2023). Verify with Census Bureau →

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