PlainZIP

Rockingham, NC · standard

ZIP Code 28379

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

26,388
66/sq mi
$49,149
Median income
$157,400
Median home value
18.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Rockingham pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

13th pct
household income, US ZIPs
28th pct
home value, US ZIPs
66
people per sq mi
65%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28379 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 28379 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rockingham, Richmond County, North Carolina, with 26,388 residents across 401.0 square miles, a density of 66 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 28379 reports a modest median household income of $49,149 (29% below the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $28,384. Local economic indicators show a 24.0% poverty rate alongside 7.8% unemployment. Median home value sits at $157,400 (39% below the state average), median rent at $802 a month, and owner-occupancy at 64.5%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.6, and the average commute is 24 minutes. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 5 more sharing Richmond County, letting you compare 28379 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 28379

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rockingham, NC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28379.

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 28379, Rockingham, 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

26,388

Population

401.0

Area (sq mi)

66

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 28379?

42.6

Median Age

45.8%

Male

54.2%

Female

4.5%

Foreign-Born

White 56.7%
African American 32.4%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%

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?

$49,149

Median Household Income

-29% vs state

$28,384

Per Capita Income

24.0%

Poverty Rate

7.8%

Unemployment Rate

23.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 28379 ranks nationally

Rockingham, NC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$49,149 13th percentile higher than 13% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 48.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.7%

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

What does housing look like?

11,578

Total Housing Units

10,101

Occupied Units

1,477

Vacant Units

2.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.5%
Renter 35.5%

$157,400

Median Home Value

-39% vs state

$802

Median Rent

1976

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

-11.1%

YoY Change (2024)

231

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+131%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 28379 have decreased 11.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +131% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.4% 156
2021 +11.8% 174
2022 +23.1% 214
2023 +21.4% 260
2024 -11.1% 231

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 529 business establishments in ZIP 28379, employing approximately 8,219 people with a combined annual payroll of $361,590,000.

529

Businesses

8,219

Employees

$361.6M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 131 24.8%
Health care and social assistance 67 12.7%
Other services (except public administration) 62 11.7%
Accommodation and food services 58 11.0%
Construction 41 7.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 29 5.5%
Finance and insurance 28 5.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 25 4.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 18 3.4%
Manufacturing 17 3.2%
Transportation and warehousing 15 2.8%
Wholesale trade 12 2.3%
Information 9 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 1.3%
Utilities 3 0.6%

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 28379 vs 28330 →

ZIP 28379 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 28379 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
28330 Cordova, NC 346 2.8 mi
28345 Hamlet, NC 12,592 7.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Richmond County

28345 standard
Hamlet, NC
Pop: 12,592
28338 standard
Ellerbe, NC
Pop: 4,607
28347 standard
Hoffman, NC
Pop: 1,983
28330 standard
Cordova, NC
Pop: 346
28367 standard
Norman, NC
Pop: 87

Related Areas

Richmond County Rockingham, NC North Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 28379 in? ▼
ZIP code 28379 (Rockingham) is located in Richmond County, North Carolina. Richmond County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/richmond-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 28379? ▼
ZIP code 28379 in Rockingham, NC has a population of 26,388 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28379? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 28379 is $49,149, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28379? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 28379 is $157,400, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28379? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 28379 is White at 56.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28379? ▼
ZIP code 28379 has 529 business establishments employing approximately 8,219 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28379? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28379 are: Retail trade (131), Health care and social assistance (67), Other services (except public administration) (62). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 28379? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 28379 decreased by 11.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 131%. 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 28379? ▼
In ZIP code 28379, 48.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.7% 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 28379? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 28379 is 23.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 28379? ▼
In ZIP code 28379, approximately 64.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28379? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28379 is 24.0% 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.