PlainZIP

Rougemont, NC · standard

ZIP Code 27572

Granville County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

6,546
25/sq mi
$90,724
Median income
$271,800
Median home value
25.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Rougemont pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 26%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 38%
home value, US ZIPs
25
people per sq mi
91%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27572 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 27572 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rougemont, Granville County, North Carolina, home to 6,546 residents across 266.1 square miles, a density of 25 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 27572 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $90,724 (31% above the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $40,175. Local economic indicators show a 13.5% poverty rate alongside 1.8% unemployment. Housing costs here run $271,800 for a typical home value (5% above the state average), with rent averaging $791 a month; 90.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.7, and the average commute is 28 minutes. Beyond these figures, 4 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Granville County, letting you compare 27572 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 27572

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rougemont, NC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27572.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 27572, Rougemont, NC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

6,546

Population

266.1

Area (sq mi)

25

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 27572?

43.7

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

2.7%

Foreign-Born

White 79.0%
African American 7.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$90,724

Median Household Income

+31% vs state

$40,175

Per Capita Income

13.5%

Poverty Rate

1.8%

Unemployment Rate

28.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 27572 ranks nationally

Rougemont, NC household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$90,724 Top 26% higher than 74% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 52.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,681

Total Housing Units

2,489

Occupied Units

192

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.6%
Renter 9.4%

$271,800

Median Home Value

+5% vs state

$791

Median Rent

1995

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+6.8%

YoY Change (2024)

211

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+111%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 27572 have increased 6.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +111% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.5% 140
2021 +14.7% 161
2022 +14.4% 184
2023 +7.1% 197
2024 +6.8% 211

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 95 business establishments in ZIP 27572, employing approximately 328 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,264,000.

95

Businesses

328

Employees

$15.3M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 26 27.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 12.6%
Other services (except public administration) 12 12.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 9.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 8.4%
Retail trade 7 7.4%
Manufacturing 3 3.2%
Wholesale trade 3 3.2%
Transportation and warehousing 3 3.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 3.2%
Accommodation and food services 3 3.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 27572 vs 27503 →

ZIP 27572 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27572 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 27572 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 27572 ranks #2 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
27503 Bahama, NC 3,471 6.2 mi
27583 Timberlake, NC 6,921 4.3 mi
27509 Butner, NC 10,167 10.3 mi
27573 Roxboro, NC 11,414 11.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Granville County

27565 standard
Oxford, NC
Pop: 25,255
27522 standard
Creedmoor, NC
Pop: 12,335
27509 standard
Butner, NC
Pop: 10,167
27581 standard
Stem, NC
Pop: 3,049
27507 standard
Bullock, NC
Pop: 1,929
27582 standard
Stovall, NC
Pop: 289

Related Areas

Granville County Rougemont, NC North Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 27572 in? ▼
ZIP code 27572 (Rougemont) is located in Granville County, North Carolina. Granville County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/granville-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 27572? ▼
ZIP code 27572 in Rougemont, NC has a population of 6,546 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27572? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 27572 is $90,724, which is 19% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27572? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 27572 is $271,800, which is 2% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27572? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 27572 is White at 79.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27572? ▼
ZIP code 27572 has 95 business establishments employing approximately 328 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27572? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27572 are: Construction (26), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (12), Other services (except public administration) (12). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27572? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27572 increased by 6.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 111%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 27572? ▼
In ZIP code 27572, 52.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 27572? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27572 is 28.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 27572? ▼
In ZIP code 27572, approximately 90.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27572? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27572 is 13.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.