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Rosman, NC
Town in Transylvania County, North Carolina.
Population
699
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,280
ZIP codes
0
Rosman and its ZIP codes
Rosman at a glance
- Rosman is about 5.8 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $53,626 a year, 26% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $213,200 (26% below North Carolina) and median rent is $867 a month.
Local data for Rosman, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rosman, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,626
Poverty rate
18.5%
Median home value
$213,200
Median rent
$867/mo
Homeownership
26.9%
Bachelor's or higher
8.1%
Median age
35.6
Average commute
21.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (224), Mexican Americans (107), German Americans (50).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Transylvania County. PPP loans are for Rosman.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,720
9,751 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,641
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$314M
FY 2026, $9,515 per person
How people get to work
Rosman, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone58.8%
- Carpooled37.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.4%
Average one-way commute: 21.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rosman, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
521
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
284
1.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 25°F
75.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rosman, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.3%
U.S. 33.3% +2.0 pts
Diabetes
10.2%
U.S. 12.1% -1.9 pts
Smoking
15.4%
U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.3%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Rosman
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BrevardCity | 8.9 mi | 5.4 |
| Caesars Head, SCCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| CashiersCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4.1 |
| EtowahCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 17.7 |
| GlenvilleCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.3 |
| Pickens, SCCity | 19 mi | 3.1 |
| Salem, SCTown | 20 mi | 0.9 |
| Slater-Marietta, SCCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 4.3 |
| Horse ShoeCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 7.5 |
| Dacusville, SCCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 2.2 |
| The Cliffs Valley, SCCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 6.5 |
| Laurel ParkTown | 21 mi | 2.8 |
| Tamassee, SCCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.2 |
| Valley HillCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 2.3 |
| Mills RiverTown | 21 mi | 22.4 |
| Flat RockVillage | 22 mi | 8.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rosman, NC in?
- Rosman is in Transylvania County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Rosman, NC?
- About 699 people live in Rosman, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rosman?
- Nearby places include Brevard (8.9 mi), Caesars Head, SC (12 mi), Cashiers (16 mi), Etowah (17 mi), Glenville (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023