27804

Rocky Mount, NC

Total Population

29,646

Median Household Income

$54,604

Median Home Value

$168,900

Median Rent

$932

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income

$54,604

100.1% above state median

Home Value

$168,900

100.3% above state median

Rent

$932

100% above state median

Median Age

41.7 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).

Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Rocky Mount, NC

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

26.7% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Unemployment rate of 6.5% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income

$54,604

-27.3% vs US

vs State Median

+-100.1%

State: $-49,277,201

Income Distribution

30.8%

Under $50k

18.5%

Over $100k

Lower Income

Middle Income

Higher Income

Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.30 people

Total Households

12,560

Family Households

33.5%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry

Manufacturing

35.2%

#2 Industry

Education

21.5%

#3 Industry

Finance

17.7%

Total Employed Residents:6,757

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute

1.5%

Under 10 minutes

Long Commute

4.1%

Over 60 minutes

Work From Home

0.5%

57 workers

Public Transit

0.5%

63 workers

Total Commuting Workers:12,594

Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate

93.5%

13,710 employed

Labor Force

14,666

946 unemployed

Median Age

41.7 years

Per Capita Income

$33,537

Poverty Rate

12.9%

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