27804 ZIP Code
Rocky Mount, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 27804 |
| City/Town: | Rocky Mount |
| County: | Nash |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 29,646 |
| Median Household Income: | $54,604 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,724 |
| Total Housing Units: | 13,875 |
| Median Home Value: | $168,900 |
| Land Area: | 42.9 sq miles
111.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.9892, -77.8427 |
Population Information (27804 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 29,646 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 13,893 | 46.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 15,753 | 53.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 41.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,239 | 4.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,709 | 5.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,042 | 6.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,855 | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,206 | 7.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,573 | 12.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,578 | 12.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,326 | 11.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,939 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,039 | 6.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,981 | 13.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,310 | 4.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 849 | 2.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (27804 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $168,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $932 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 13,875 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 12,560 | 90.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,315 | 9.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,180 | 57.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,380 | 42.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (27804 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 20,595 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 366 | 1.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,899 | 9.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,215 | 30.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,968 | 19.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,639 | 12.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,622 | 17.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,886 | 9.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 26.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (27804 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $54,604 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $76,662 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $68,172 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,724 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (27804 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 14,666 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 13,710 | 93.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 946 | 6.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,708 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,389 | 83.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,846 | 13.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 414 | 3.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 61 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (27804 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 11,960 | 40.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 14,927 | 50.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 181 | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 373 | 1.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 8 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,258 | 4.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 939 | 3.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,498 | 5.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,525 | 5.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 264 | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 655 | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 18 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 588 | 2.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (27804 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 710 | 5.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 425 | 3.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,006 | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,181 | 9.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,779 | 14.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,927 | 23.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,731 | 13.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,881 | 15.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 296 | 2.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 624 | 5.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (27804 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 11,373 | 83.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 766 | 5.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 63 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 57 | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 335 | 2.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 792 | 5.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (27804 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 63 | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 530 | 3.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,376 | 17.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 226 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,853 | 13.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,122 | 8.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 165 | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 878 | 6.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,197 | 8.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,670 | 19.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,677 | 12.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 305 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 648 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (27804 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.3% | 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 (27804 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 26,365 | 88.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 18,428 | 62.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 12,546 | 42.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,982 | 10.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (27804 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,320 | 74.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,307 | 34.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,678 | 29.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 675 | 5.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 120 | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,086 | 16.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (27804 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,475 | 61.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 505 | 3.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 925 | 6.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 555 | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,113 | 8.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 827 | 6.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 308 | 2.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,167 | 8.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (27804 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 789 | 5.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,673 | 19.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,232 | 16.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,293 | 16.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,626 | 18.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 857 | 6.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,240 | 8.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 230 | 1.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 935 | 6.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (27804 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 598 | 4.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 971 | 7.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,005 | 28.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,384 | 46.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,632 | 11.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 285 | 2.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (27804 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,791 | 30.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 472 | 3.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 8,271 | 65.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 13 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 13 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (27804 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 695 | 5.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,950 | 39.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,437 | 35.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,478 | 19.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (27804 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 796 | 11.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 757 | 10.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,566 | 21.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,330 | 18.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,563 | 21.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 959 | 13.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 199 | 2.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 10 | 0.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (27804 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,264 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $586 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $932 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.32 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.26 | 2.38 |
Households (27804 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 12,560 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,204 | 33.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,103 | 8.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,157 | 17.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,071 | 40.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,175 | 25.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,398 | 35.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.30 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.91 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (27804 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,338 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,604 | 40.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,592 | 40.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 362 | 3.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,142 | 10.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,694 | 41.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (27804 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,259 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 351 | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 355 | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,541 | 35.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,529 | 21.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,483 | 34.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (27804 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 23,690 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,953 | 8.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 29,347 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,064 | 13.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 381 | 9.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,800 | 44.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,883 | 46.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (27804 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 26,008 | 87.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,380 | 11.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,064 | 31.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,240 | 66.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 828 | 24.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 76 | 2.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (27804 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 28,738 | 96.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 192 | 0.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 908 | 472.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 908 | 472.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 908 | 472.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 44 | 22.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 58 | 30.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 9 | 4.7% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 470 | 244.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 33 | 17.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (27804 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 28,407 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 27,240 | 95.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,167 | 4.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 823 | 2.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 185 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 59 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 100 | 0.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (27804 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 12,560 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 11,743 | 93.5% | 89.4% |
Rocky Mount, NC27804