Roxboro, NC · standard

ZIP Code 27574

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

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 13, 2026

14,373
30/sq mi: $66,206
Median income: $194,300
Median home value: 16.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Roxboro pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

40th pct
household income, US ZIPs: 42th 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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 485.6 square miles in Roxboro, Person County, North Carolina. The area is home to 14,373 residents, producing a population density of 30 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 27574 against North Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 27574 sits at $66,206 (4% below the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $34,554. The poverty rate stands at 9.3% and the unemployment rate at 4.2%. On housing, the median home value is $194,300 (25% below the state average) with median rent at $968 per month, and 86.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 27574 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.9, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Person County, so you can benchmark 27574 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 27574

Other services (except public administration)

30
Construction

20
Retail trade

15
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services

14
Health care and social assistance

14

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 27574, Roxboro, NC · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-13 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

14,373

Population

485.6

Area (sq mi)

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 27574?

46.9

Median Age

47.5%

Male

52.5%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 68.8%

African American 26.3%

Asian 0.0%

American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%

Two or More Ethnicities 3.4%

Hispanic or Latino 3.6%

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

$34,554

Per Capita Income

9.3%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

31.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 27574 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$66,206 40th percentile higher than 40% of 30,318 US ZIPs

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.1%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.1%

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

What does housing look like?

6,644

Total Housing Units

5,876

Occupied Units

768

Vacant Units

2.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.3%

Renter 13.7%

$194,300

Median Home Value

-25% vs state

$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

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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 27574 vs 27573 →

27574

14,373
27573

11,414
27583

6,921
27343

1,716

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27574 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

27343

$79,931
27583

$71,484
27574

$66,206
27573

$45,736

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.

ZIP Code	City	Population	Distance
27573	Roxboro, NC	11,414	2.9 mi
27583	Timberlake, NC	6,921	9.4 mi
27343	Semora, NC	1,716	9.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Person County

Person County Roxboro, NC North Carolina

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.