Checked
Hoke County, NC
7 cities and towns and 2 ZIP codes in Hoke County, North Carolina.
Population
53,835
Land area
390sq mi
People per sq mi
138
ZIP codes
2
Cities and towns in Hoke County
Hoke County at a glance
- Hoke County is 37% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $64,912, 10% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $219,300 (24% below North Carolina) and median rent is $1,089 a month.
- Its largest cities are Raeford (4,552), Rockfish (3,574) and Five Points (940).
Local data for Hoke County, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hoke County, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,912
Poverty rate
17.1%
Median home value
$219,300
Prices +0.9% in a year
Median rent
$1,089/mo
Homeownership
73.0%
Bachelor's or higher
23.5%
Median age
33.9
Average commute
28.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (4,272), German Americans (3,698), Irish Americans (3,558).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,005
9,285 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,122
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$469M
FY 2026, $9,012 per person
PPP loans
$20.71M
751 loans, 3,029 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$73.47K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Hoke County, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.3%
- Carpooled10.3%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home7.7%
Average one-way commute: 28.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hoke County, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
248
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
103
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 30°F
48.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hoke County, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.5%
U.S. 33.3% +5.2 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
16.5%
U.S. 12.8% +3.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.0%
U.S. 11.1% +1.9 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Hoke County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Hoke County, NC?
- Raeford is the largest city or town in Hoke County, with about 4,552 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Hoke County?
- Hoke County includes 2 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 28357, 28376.
- What is the population of Hoke County, NC?
- About 53,835 people live in Hoke County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Hoke County?
- Hoke County borders Cumberland County, Robeson County, Moore County, Richmond County, Scotland County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023