27803 ZIP Code
Rocky Mount, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 27803 |
| City/Town: | Rocky Mount |
| County: | Nash |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 18,991 |
| Median Household Income: | $55,898 |
| Per Capita Income: | $37,617 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,008 |
| Median Home Value: | $163,200 |
| Land Area: | 41.9 sq miles
108.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.8 sq miles
2.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.8914, -77.8495 |
Population Information (27803 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 18,991 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,872 | 46.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 10,119 | 53.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 47.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 947 | 5.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,194 | 6.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,096 | 5.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 852 | 4.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,034 | 5.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,998 | 10.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,755 | 9.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,577 | 13.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,622 | 8.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,920 | 10.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,397 | 12.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 924 | 4.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 675 | 3.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (27803 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $163,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $858 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,008 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,579 | 85.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,429 | 14.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,284 | 61.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,295 | 38.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (27803 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 13,868 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 473 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,372 | 9.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,343 | 31.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,883 | 20.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,386 | 10.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,503 | 18.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 908 | 6.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 86.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 24.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (27803 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $55,898 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $77,630 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $69,523 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $37,617 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (27803 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,162 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,796 | 96.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 366 | 4.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,305 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,394 | 84.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 957 | 10.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 445 | 5.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (27803 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 9,748 | 51.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 7,853 | 41.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 37 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 77 | 0.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 246 | 1.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,018 | 5.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 879 | 4.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 936 | 4.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 571 | 3.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 13 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 352 | 1.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (27803 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 457 | 5.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,012 | 11.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 946 | 11.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 729 | 8.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 838 | 9.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,326 | 15.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,023 | 11.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,085 | 12.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 747 | 8.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 416 | 4.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (27803 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,538 | 85.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 346 | 3.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 5 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 35 | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 33 | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 723 | 8.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (27803 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 59 | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 941 | 10.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,530 | 17.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 291 | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,240 | 14.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 430 | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 91 | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 832 | 9.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 360 | 4.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,736 | 19.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 641 | 7.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 397 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 248 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (27803 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 16.0% | 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 (27803 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 17,078 | 89.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 12,223 | 64.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,788 | 41.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,819 | 9.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (27803 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,803 | 67.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,353 | 39.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,987 | 23.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 685 | 8.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 171 | 2.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,718 | 20.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (27803 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,234 | 72.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 48 | 0.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 717 | 7.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 368 | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 365 | 3.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 114 | 1.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 150 | 1.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,012 | 10.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (27803 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 656 | 6.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 989 | 9.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,242 | 22.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,456 | 14.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,426 | 14.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,059 | 10.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 967 | 9.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 213 | 2.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,000 | 10.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (27803 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 182 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 446 | 4.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,375 | 23.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,338 | 53.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,327 | 13.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 340 | 3.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (27803 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,728 | 31.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 839 | 9.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,775 | 55.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 100 | 1.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 10 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 6 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 121 | 1.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (27803 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 971 | 11.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,723 | 31.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,608 | 30.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,277 | 26.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (27803 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 546 | 10.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 800 | 15.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 957 | 18.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,026 | 19.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 950 | 18.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 815 | 15.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 190 | 3.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (27803 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,325 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $452 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $858 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.27 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.08 | 2.38 |
Households (27803 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,579 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,493 | 40.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 966 | 11.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,781 | 20.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,895 | 33.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,124 | 24.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,006 | 35.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.20 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.88 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (27803 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,409 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,294 | 31.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,627 | 49.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 284 | 3.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 924 | 12.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,648 | 35.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (27803 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,867 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 225 | 5.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 104 | 2.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,928 | 49.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 647 | 16.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 963 | 24.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (27803 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 15,134 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,531 | 10.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 18,897 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,805 | 14.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 123 | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,701 | 60.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 981 | 35.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (27803 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 16,483 | 86.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,404 | 12.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,300 | 54.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,083 | 45.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 300 | 12.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 21 | 0.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (27803 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 18,242 | 96.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 35 | 0.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 749 | 2140.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 749 | 2140.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 749 | 2140.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 62 | 177.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 12 | 34.3% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 488 | 1394.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 33 | 94.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (27803 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 18,044 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 16,993 | 94.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,051 | 5.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 760 | 4.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 32 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 38 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 221 | 1.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (27803 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,579 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,689 | 89.6% | 89.4% |
Rocky Mount, NC27803