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Rockfish, NC

Census-designated place in Hoke County, North Carolina.

Population

3,574

Land area

5sq mi

People per sq mi

721

ZIP codes

0

Rockfish and its ZIP codes

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Rockfish at a glance

  • Rockfish is about 3.3 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
  • The median household income is $64,476, 11% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $199,900 (31% below North Carolina) and median rent is $1,274 a month.

Local data for Rockfish, NC

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Rockfish, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$64,476

Poverty rate

15.2%

Median home value

$199,900

Median rent

$1,274/mo

Homeownership

70.8%

Bachelor's or higher

23.1%

Median age

33.6

Average commute

32.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (188), German Americans (183), Mexican Americans (107).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hoke County. PPP loans are for Rockfish.

Details

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

Hoke County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Rockfish, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone70.2%
  • Carpooled11.1%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home18.7%

Average one-way commute: 32.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Rockfish, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

248

Countywide, mostly 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 zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Rockfish, NC, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

34.8%

U.S. 33.3% +1.5 pts

Diabetes

10.0%

U.S. 12.1% -2.1 pts

Smoking

13.9%

U.S. 12.8% +1.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.2%

U.S. 11.1% -0.9 pts

Cities near Rockfish

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
ParktonTown6.7 mi0.8
DundarrachCensus-designated place6.8 mi1.3
Lumber BridgeTown6.9 mi0.7
Hope MillsTown7 mi9
Silver CityCensus-designated place9.1 mi1.5
RaefordCity9.3 mi4.3
RexCensus-designated place9.6 mi0.7
FayettevilleCity10 mi148.3
ShannonCensus-designated place11 mi1
RennertTown12 mi1.1
Red SpringsTown13 mi3.5
Spring LakeTown13 mi23.6
St. PaulsTown14 mi1.6
BowmoreCensus-designated place14 mi3.3
VanderCensus-designated place16 mi3.7
Five PointsCensus-designated place16 mi8.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Rockfish, NC in?
Rockfish is in Hoke County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Rockfish, NC?
About 3,574 people live in Rockfish, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Rockfish?
Nearby places include Parkton (6.7 mi), Dundarrach (6.8 mi), Lumber Bridge (6.9 mi), Hope Mills (7 mi), Silver City (9.1 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023