27572 ZIP Code
Rougemont, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 27572 |
| City/Town: | Rougemont |
| County: | Durham |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 6,857 |
| Median Household Income: | $94,129 |
| Per Capita Income: | $53,904 |
| Total Housing Units: | 2,929 |
| Median Home Value: | $240,900 |
| Land Area: | 106.3 sq miles
275.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.5 sq miles
1.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 36.2551, -78.8775 |
Population Information (27572 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 6,857 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 3,287 | 47.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 3,570 | 52.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 45.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 366 | 5.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 412 | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 308 | 4.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 426 | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 289 | 4.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 726 | 10.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 842 | 12.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,179 | 17.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 475 | 6.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 503 | 7.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 700 | 10.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 520 | 7.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 111 | 1.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (27572 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $240,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $739 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 2,929 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 2,776 | 94.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 153 | 5.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,598 | 93.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 178 | 6.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (27572 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 5,056 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 100 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 187 | 3.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,537 | 30.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,224 | 24.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 506 | 10.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,205 | 23.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 297 | 5.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 29.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (27572 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $94,129 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $103,496 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $95,769 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $53,904 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (27572 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 3,611 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 3,517 | 97.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 94 | 2.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,102 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 2,635 | 74.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 644 | 18.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 227 | 6.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 11 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (27572 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 5,399 | 78.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 932 | 13.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 42 | 0.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 64 | 0.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 420 | 6.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 411 | 6.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 546 | 8.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 206 | 3.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 255 | 3.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 85 | 1.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (27572 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 73 | 2.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 90 | 3.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 208 | 7.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 267 | 9.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 267 | 9.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 306 | 11.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 317 | 11.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 579 | 20.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 463 | 16.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 206 | 7.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (27572 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,995 | 85.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 72 | 2.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 10 | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 412 | 11.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 32.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (27572 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 49 | 1.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 217 | 6.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 470 | 13.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 103 | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 269 | 7.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 151 | 4.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 93 | 2.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 156 | 4.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 281 | 8.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 805 | 22.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 341 | 9.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 266 | 7.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 316 | 9.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (27572 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.9% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (27572 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 6,421 | 93.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 4,831 | 70.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 2,359 | 34.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 436 | 6.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (27572 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,170 | 78.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,015 | 36.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 686 | 24.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 47 | 1.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 43 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 212 | 7.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (27572 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,175 | 74.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 44 | 1.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 14 | 0.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 696 | 23.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (27572 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 312 | 10.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 716 | 24.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 868 | 29.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 413 | 14.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 240 | 8.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 47 | 1.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 251 | 8.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 29 | 1.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 53 | 1.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (27572 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 0 | 0.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 82 | 2.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 423 | 14.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,045 | 69.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 368 | 12.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 11 | 0.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (27572 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 30 | 1.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 578 | 20.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,016 | 72.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 65 | 2.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 70 | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 17 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (27572 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 98 | 3.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 271 | 9.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 937 | 33.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,470 | 53.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (27572 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 125 | 4.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 261 | 10.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 409 | 15.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 287 | 11.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 617 | 23.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 693 | 26.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 188 | 7.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 18 | 0.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (27572 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,376 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $454 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $739 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.54 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.36 | 2.38 |
Households (27572 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 2,776 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,510 | 54.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 495 | 17.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 474 | 17.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 524 | 18.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 878 | 31.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 932 | 33.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.47 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.98 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (27572 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 2,788 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 686 | 24.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,631 | 58.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 91 | 3.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 364 | 13.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 726 | 26.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (27572 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,483 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 103 | 6.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 118 | 8.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 431 | 29.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 378 | 25.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 453 | 30.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (27572 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 5,447 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 302 | 5.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 6,857 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 608 | 8.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 171 | 28.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 437 | 71.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (27572 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 6,283 | 91.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 556 | 8.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 85 | 15.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 471 | 84.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 209 | 37.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (27572 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 6,568 | 95.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 165 | 2.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 289 | 175.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 289 | 175.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 289 | 175.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 82 | 49.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 65 | 39.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 87 | 52.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (27572 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,491 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 6,135 | 94.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 356 | 5.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 243 | 3.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 59 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 22 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 32 | 0.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (27572 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 2,776 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 2,578 | 92.9% | 89.4% |
Rougemont, NC27572