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Rockingham, NC
City in Richmond County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 28379.
Population
8,967
Land area
7.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,173
ZIP codes
1
Rockingham and its ZIP codes
Rockingham at a glance
- Rockingham is about 5.3 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 108th among 772 cities and towns in North Carolina.
- The median household income is $37,224, 49% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $150,800 (48% below North Carolina) and median rent is $659 a month.
Local data for Rockingham, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rockingham, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$37,224
Poverty rate
30.6%
Median home value
$150,800
Median rent
$659/mo
Homeownership
61.5%
Bachelor's or higher
19.7%
Median age
39.2
Average commute
23.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (773), Irish Americans (729), Scottish Americans (196).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Richmond County. PPP loans are for Rockingham.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -0.9 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
$18M
439 loans, 2,517 jobs reported
How people get to work
Rockingham, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.0%
- Carpooled9.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.4%
Average one-way commute: 23.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rockingham, 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
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rockingham, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.2%
U.S. 33.3% +9.9 pts
Diabetes
16.6%
U.S. 12.1% +4.5 pts
Smoking
19.3%
U.S. 12.8% +6.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.6%
U.S. 11.1% +1.5 pts
ZIP codes in Rockingham
1 in or overlapping Rockingham. Population shown
Cities near Rockingham
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| East RockinghamCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 3.4 |
| RoberdelCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 0.7 |
| CordovaCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 2.1 |
| Dobbins HeightsTown | 4.9 mi | 0.9 |
| HamletCity | 5 mi | 5.3 |
| EllerbeTown | 9.1 mi | 1.3 |
| LilesvilleTown | 12 mi | 1 |
| Old HundredCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1 |
| HoffmanTown | 14 mi | 3.4 |
| MorvenTown | 14 mi | 1 |
| McFarlanTown | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| Laurel HillCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.4 |
| GibsonTown | 15 mi | 1 |
| Wallace, SCCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 6.6 |
| NormanTown | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| WadesboroTown | 17 mi | 6.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rockingham, NC in?
- Rockingham is in Richmond County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Rockingham, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Rockingham include 28379.
- What is the population of Rockingham, NC?
- About 8,967 people live in Rockingham, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rockingham?
- Nearby places include East Rockingham (1.8 mi), Roberdel (3 mi), Cordova (3 mi), Dobbins Heights (4.9 mi), Hamlet (5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023