28379 ZIP Code
Rockingham, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28379 |
| City/Town: | Rockingham |
| County: | Richmond |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 24,537 |
| Median Household Income: | $45,298 |
| Per Capita Income: | $32,806 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,513 |
| Median Home Value: | $119,200 |
| Land Area: | 151.6 sq miles
392.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 3.5 sq miles
9.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 34.9292, -79.7869 |
Population Information (28379 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 24,537 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 11,853 | 48.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,684 | 51.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,608 | 6.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 893 | 3.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,342 | 9.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,367 | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,359 | 5.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,077 | 12.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,858 | 11.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,823 | 11.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,565 | 6.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,929 | 7.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,122 | 12.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,214 | 4.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 380 | 1.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28379 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $119,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $776 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,513 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,881 | 85.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,632 | 14.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,368 | 64.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,513 | 35.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28379 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 16,968 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 628 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,646 | 9.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,274 | 31.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,649 | 21.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,181 | 12.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,217 | 13.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,373 | 8.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 86.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 21.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28379 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $45,298 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $60,043 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $58,912 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $32,806 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28379 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 11,410 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,346 | 90.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,037 | 9.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,935 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,185 | 79.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,927 | 18.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 234 | 2.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28379 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 15,312 | 62.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 7,143 | 29.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 177 | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 223 | 0.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 636 | 2.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,046 | 4.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 980 | 4.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,038 | 8.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,364 | 5.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 193 | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 49 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 432 | 1.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28379 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 962 | 9.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 921 | 9.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,089 | 11.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,157 | 11.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,353 | 13.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,591 | 16.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,154 | 11.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,150 | 11.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 241 | 2.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 263 | 2.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28379 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,776 | 84.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,017 | 9.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 36 | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 59 | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 222 | 2.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28379 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 411 | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 687 | 6.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,626 | 15.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 162 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,281 | 12.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 574 | 5.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 135 | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 408 | 3.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 400 | 3.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,673 | 25.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 827 | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 671 | 6.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 491 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28379 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 23.2% | 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 (28379 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 21,969 | 89.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 12,994 | 53.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 12,419 | 50.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,278 | 9.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28379 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,870 | 69.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,042 | 40.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,460 | 24.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 629 | 6.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 200 | 2.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,692 | 27.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28379 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,971 | 69.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 63 | 0.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 412 | 3.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 323 | 2.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 442 | 3.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 68 | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 273 | 2.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,961 | 17.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28379 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 14 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 740 | 6.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 853 | 7.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,795 | 15.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,316 | 11.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,944 | 16.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,222 | 19.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,140 | 9.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 684 | 5.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 805 | 7.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28379 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 783 | 6.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 585 | 5.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,845 | 24.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,850 | 50.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,279 | 11.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 171 | 1.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28379 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,839 | 18.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,322 | 13.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,283 | 63.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 278 | 2.8% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 52 | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 35 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 72 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28379 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,041 | 10.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,781 | 38.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,079 | 31.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,980 | 20.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28379 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 848 | 13.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,650 | 25.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,307 | 20.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 873 | 13.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 966 | 15.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 485 | 7.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 239 | 3.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28379 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,070 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $406 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $776 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.64 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.12 | 2.38 |
Households (28379 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,881 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,818 | 38.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,102 | 11.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,132 | 21.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,516 | 35.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,962 | 30.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,374 | 34.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.45 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.11 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28379 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,503 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,605 | 37.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,020 | 42.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 324 | 3.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,211 | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,194 | 33.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28379 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,669 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 168 | 3.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 145 | 2.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,844 | 50.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,299 | 22.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,213 | 21.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28379 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 18,613 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,276 | 6.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 24,247 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,081 | 16.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 434 | 10.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,976 | 48.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,671 | 40.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28379 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 20,996 | 85.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,314 | 13.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,798 | 54.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,516 | 45.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 711 | 21.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28379 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 23,500 | 95.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 292 | 1.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,037 | 355.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,037 | 355.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,037 | 355.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 26 | 8.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 799 | 273.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28379 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 22,929 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 21,303 | 92.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,626 | 7.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,427 | 6.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 80 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 109 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 10 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28379 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,881 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,730 | 88.4% | 89.4% |
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