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Roxboro, NC
City in Person County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 27573.
Population
8,182
Land area
7.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,104
ZIP codes
1
Roxboro and its ZIP codes
Roxboro at a glance
- Roxboro is about 5 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 116th among 772 cities and towns in North Carolina.
- The median household income is $36,553, 50% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $157,700 (45% below North Carolina) and median rent is $860 a month.
Local data for Roxboro, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Roxboro, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$36,553
Poverty rate
33.3%
Median home value
$157,700
Median rent
$860/mo
Homeownership
50.7%
Bachelor's or higher
14.1%
Median age
45.3
Average commute
26.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (531), German Americans (523), Irish Americans (442).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Person County. PPP loans are for Roxboro.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,186
9,063 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,765
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$279M
FY 2026, $7,142 per person
PPP loans
$18.9M
295 loans, 2,459 jobs reported
How people get to work
Roxboro, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.8%
- Carpooled9.6%
- Public transit1.5%
- Walked3.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.6%
- Worked from home6.8%
Average one-way commute: 26.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Roxboro, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
418
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
20
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 26°F
47.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Roxboro, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.9%
U.S. 33.3% +9.6 pts
Diabetes
17.7%
U.S. 12.1% +5.6 pts
Smoking
18.3%
U.S. 12.8% +5.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.7%
U.S. 11.1% +2.6 pts
ZIP codes in Roxboro
1 in or overlapping Roxboro. Population shown
Cities near Roxboro
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RougemontCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 6.3 |
| MiltonTown | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| Virgilina, VATown | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| Cluster Springs, VACensus-designated place | 16 mi | 8.6 |
| YanceyvilleTown | 19 mi | 6.9 |
| StemTown | 20 mi | 1.2 |
| Riverdale, VACensus-designated place | 21 mi | 8.1 |
| HillsboroughTown | 22 mi | 5.8 |
| ButnerTown | 22 mi | 13.8 |
| OxfordCity | 23 mi | 6.4 |
| South Boston, VATown | 23 mi | 13.1 |
| EflandCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.8 |
| StovallTown | 24 mi | 1.3 |
| WoodlawnCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 3.3 |
| CreedmoorCity | 25 mi | 5.4 |
| MebaneCity | 25 mi | 12.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Roxboro, NC in?
- Roxboro is in Person County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Roxboro, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Roxboro include 27573.
- What is the population of Roxboro, NC?
- About 8,182 people live in Roxboro, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Roxboro?
- Nearby places include Rougemont (12 mi), Milton (16 mi), Virgilina, VA (16 mi), Cluster Springs, VA (16 mi), Yanceyville (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023