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Cordova, NC
Census-designated place in Richmond County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 28330.
Population
1,372
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
644
ZIP codes
1
Cordova and its ZIP codes
Cordova at a glance
- Cordova is about 2.9 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $60,952 a year, 16% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $155,000 (46% below North Carolina).
Local data for Cordova, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cordova, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,952
Poverty rate
46.7%
Median home value
$155,000
Homeownership
75.4%
Bachelor's or higher
8.9%
Median age
48.2
Average commute
18.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (119), German Americans (52), Scottish Americans (20).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Richmond County. PPP loans are for Cordova.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,857
13,571 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,502
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$366M
FY 2026, $8,514 per person
PPP loans
$23.2K
2 loans, 7 jobs reported
How people get to work
Cordova, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone93.9%
- Carpooled3.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.6%
Average one-way commute: 18.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cordova, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
272
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
34
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 33°F
49.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cordova, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.9%
U.S. 33.3% +7.6 pts
Diabetes
15.2%
U.S. 12.1% +3.1 pts
Smoking
19.3%
U.S. 12.8% +6.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.7%
U.S. 11.1% +0.6 pts
ZIP codes in Cordova
1 in or overlapping Cordova. Population shown
Cities near Cordova
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| East RockinghamCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 3.4 |
| RockinghamCity | 3 mi | 7.6 |
| RoberdelCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 0.7 |
| HamletCity | 6 mi | 5.3 |
| Dobbins HeightsTown | 6.5 mi | 0.9 |
| LilesvilleTown | 11 mi | 1 |
| MorvenTown | 11 mi | 1 |
| EllerbeTown | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| McFarlanTown | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| Wallace, SCCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 6.6 |
| Old HundredCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1 |
| GibsonTown | 15 mi | 1 |
| WadesboroTown | 16 mi | 6.6 |
| Cheraw, SCTown | 16 mi | 6 |
| Laurel HillCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.4 |
| HoffmanTown | 17 mi | 3.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cordova, NC in?
- Cordova is in Richmond County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Cordova, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Cordova include 28330.
- What is the population of Cordova, NC?
- About 1,372 people live in Cordova, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cordova?
- Nearby places include East Rockingham (2.3 mi), Rockingham (3 mi), Roberdel (5.8 mi), Hamlet (6 mi), Dobbins Heights (6.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023