Roxboro, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27574
Person County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 14,373
- 30/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $66,206
- Median income Near-median income area
- $194,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 16.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Roxboro pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 40th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 42nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 30
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27574 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 27574 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Roxboro, Person County, North Carolina, home to 14,373 residents across 485.6 square miles, a density of 30 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27574 reports a modest median household income of $66,206 (4% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,554. The poverty rate is 9.3%, with unemployment at 4.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $194,300 (25% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $968; owner occupancy is 86.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.9, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Person County, so 27574 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 27574
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Roxboro, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27574.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
30 establishments
- Construction
Construction
20 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
15 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
14 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
14 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 27574, 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
14,373
Population
485.6
Area (sq mi)
30
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27574?
46.9
Median Age
47.5%
Male
52.5%
Female
1.5%
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?
$66,206
Median Household Income
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$34,554
Per Capita Income
9.3%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
31.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 27574 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)
$66,206 Top 47% higher than 53% of 749 North Carolina ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more North Carolina ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
6,644housing units
6,644
Total Housing Units
5,876
Occupied Units
768
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$194,300
Median Home Value
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$968
Median Rent
1984
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
-0.6%
YoY Change (2024)
228
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+128%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 27574 have decreased 0.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +128% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.3% | 151 |
| 2021 | +11.8% | 169 |
| 2022 | +24.4% | 210 |
| 2023 | +9.0% | 229 |
| 2024 | -0.6% | 228 |
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 133 business establishments in ZIP 27574, employing approximately 1,044 people with a combined annual payroll of $56,039,000.
133
Businesses
1,044
Employees
$56.0M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 30 | 22.6% |
| Construction | 20 | 15.0% |
| Retail trade | 15 | 11.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 14 | 10.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 14 | 10.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 6.8% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 3.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 3.8% |
| Utilities | 4 | 3.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 2.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 2.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 2.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 27574 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
- 27343 1,716
Semora (27343)
1,716 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27574 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27574 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27343
Semora (27343)
$79,931 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 27574 ranks #3 of 4 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 27574, 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 (14,373 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 27574 in?
ZIP code 27574 (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 27574?
ZIP code 27574 in Roxboro, NC has a population of 14,373 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27574?
The median household income in ZIP 27574 is $66,206, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27574?
The median home value in ZIP 27574 is $194,300, which is 30% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27574?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27574 is White at 68.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27574?
ZIP code 27574 has 133 business establishments employing approximately 1,044 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27574?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27574 are: Other services (except public administration) (30), Construction (20), Retail trade (15). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27574?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27574 decreased by 0.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 128%. 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 27574?
In ZIP code 27574, 55.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.1% 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 27574?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27574 is 31.2 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 27574?
In ZIP code 27574, approximately 86.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27574?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27574 is 9.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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