Roxboro, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27573
Person County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,414
- 248/sq mi High-density area
- $45,736
- Median income Below-median income area
- $175,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 16.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Roxboro pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 10th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 36th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 248
- people per sq mi
- 56%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27573 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 27573 (Roxboro, NC) rose +2.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 197.0 in 2023 to 202.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 27573 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Roxboro, Person County, North Carolina, home to 11,414 residents across 46.1 square miles, a density of 248 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27573 reports a modest median household income of $45,736 (34% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,204. Economic pressure is pronounced: 32.5% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 11.0%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $175,000 (33% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $839; owner occupancy is 56.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.9, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Person County, so 27573 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 27573
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Roxboro, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27573.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
96 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
66 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
47 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
46 establishments
- Construction 31
Construction
31 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 27573, Roxboro, 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
11,414
Population
46.1
Area (sq mi)
248
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27573?
44.9
Median Age
47.9%
Male
52.1%
Female
5.9%
Foreign-Born
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?
$45,736
Median Household Income
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$32,204
Per Capita Income
32.5%
Poverty Rate
11.0%
Unemployment Rate
26.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 27573 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Roxboro, NC household income vs. every North Carolina ZIP code
Median household income among 749 reporting North Carolina ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$45,736 12th percentile higher than 12% of 749 North Carolina ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,566housing units
5,566
Total Housing Units
4,877
Occupied Units
689
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$175,000
Median Home Value
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$839
Median Rent
1968
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
+2.9%
YoY Change (2024)
203
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+103%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 27573 have increased 2.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +103% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.2% | 132 |
| 2021 | +16.1% | 154 |
| 2022 | +4.7% | 161 |
| 2023 | +22.4% | 197 |
| 2024 | +2.9% | 203 |
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 426 business establishments in ZIP 27573, employing approximately 5,881 people with a combined annual payroll of $245,413,000.
426
Businesses
5,881
Employees
$245.4M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 96 | 22.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 66 | 15.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 47 | 11.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 46 | 10.8% |
| Construction | 31 | 7.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 28 | 6.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 26 | 6.1% |
| Manufacturing | 17 | 4.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 15 | 3.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 13 | 3.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 2.1% |
| Information | 7 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 7 | 1.6% |
| Utilities | 6 | 1.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 1.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.2% |
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 27573 vs 27574 →
ZIP 27573 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27574
Roxboro (27574)
14,373 residents
- 27573
Roxboro (27573)
11,414 residents
- 27583
Timberlake (27583)
6,921 residents
- 27572
Rougemont (27572)
6,546 residents
- 27541 3,770
Hurdle Mills (27541)
3,770 residents
- 27343 1,716
Semora (27343)
1,716 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27573 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27573 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27572
Rougemont (27572)
$90,724 median income
- 27343
Semora (27343)
$79,931 median income
- 27541
Hurdle Mills (27541)
$75,305 median income
- 27583
Timberlake (27583)
$71,484 median income
- 27574
Roxboro (27574)
$66,206 median income
- 27573
Roxboro (27573)
$45,736 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 27573 ranks #6 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 27573, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (11,414 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 27573 in?
ZIP code 27573 (Roxboro) is located in Person County, North Carolina. Person County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/person-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 27573?
ZIP code 27573 in Roxboro, NC has a population of 11,414 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27573?
The median household income in ZIP 27573 is $45,736, which is 40% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27573?
The median home value in ZIP 27573 is $175,000, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27573?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27573 is White at 45.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27573?
ZIP code 27573 has 426 business establishments employing approximately 5,881 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27573?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27573 are: Retail trade (96), Health care and social assistance (66), Accommodation and food services (47). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27573?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27573 increased by 2.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 103%. 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 27573?
In ZIP code 27573, 50.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.6% 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 27573?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27573 is 26.1 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 27573?
In ZIP code 27573, approximately 56.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 44.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27573?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27573 is 32.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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