ZIP Code 27573 in Roxboro, NC

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Roxboro, North Carolina
County:Person County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:7:58:59 PM
Population:11,017 [See All]
Area Codes:336 / 743
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:36.4110, -78.9769
Land Area:17.308 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 27573 has 11,017 residents and 4,771 households (average 2.26 persons per household). The median age is 41.2 years, slightly older than the state (39.4) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 45.3% male and 54.7% female, which is lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (47.1%, much lower than the state average of 62.2% and well below the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (41.1%, much higher than the state average of 20.5% and well above the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.8%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (20.5%) and national averages (12.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:11,017Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:11,954Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:11,471Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:636.5 people per sq mile
Average Income:$44,234Source: Census ACS
Households:4,771Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$159,800Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.26Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.61Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--11,40411,07810,82111,03311,15511,33911,20311,15811,39111,69611,00811,66411,954
Decennial Census11,414------------------11,017------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 41.2

Male Median Age: 38.8

Female Median Age: 43.8

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male33636734832728131130129127028529436435926423914910595
Female345359354317354370391290298326386440457382329258176199
Total681726702644635681692581568611680804816646568407281294
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:5,18645.60%
Black:4,53239.85%
Hispanic:*9678.50%
Asian:390.34%
American Indian:860.76%
Hawaiian:20.02%
Other:5604.92%
Total:11,372100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:4,98645.26%38.8 years
Females:6,03154.74%43.8 years
Total:11,017100%41.2 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:11,35795.01%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:2812.35%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:3164.99%
Total Population:11,954100%
Total Native Population:11,35795.01%
Total Foreign-born Population:5974.99%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $44,234, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is up $14,104 (46.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $8,829. Family households earn a median of $55,323 versus $24,661 for nonfamily households (a difference of $30,662). By gender, male median income is $45,264 and female is $42,818, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $2,446 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 56.4%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 5.0%, which is a bit above the state rate (4.7%). The largest occupation group is Management (28.3%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$30,130$27,250$23,721$25,245$24,570$27,948$28,076$32,726$35,405$43,644$35,638$45,057$44,234
Median Family Income$35,759$37,953$27,552$30,468$31,466$38,333$34,875$41,087$50,403$59,234$46,905$60,804$55,323
Median NonFamily Income$20,559$17,844$17,439$18,254$16,572$16,643$17,851$19,782$20,683$25,688$22,472$23,443$24,661
Median Male Income$35,883$34,375$31,067$30,771$31,136$31,074$32,879$35,804$36,897$38,428$30,234$43,261$45,264
Median Female Income$30,777$25,037$23,688$25,586$25,047$25,839$29,656$31,871$36,240$39,939$39,350$40,273$42,818
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:5,01253.50%
Unemployed:2632.81%
Not In Labor Force:4,09443.70%
Total:9,369100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:1,41728.27%
Service:1,11822.31%
Sales and Office:1,14322.81%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:59711.91%
Production, transportation, and material moving:73714.70%
Total Civilian Employed Population:5,012100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $159,800, which is far less than the national median ($303,400), is up $52,000 (48.24%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $53,200. The median gross rent is $761, which is far less than the national median ($1,348), is up $82 (12.08%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $115. Of occupied housing, owners make up 55.51% (61.67% with a mortgage, 38.33% free-and-clear) and renters 44.49% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 11.12%, which is considerably lower than the state rate (13.05%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$107,800$106,000$101,000$105,600$108,600$114,400$112,500$107,800$106,600$108,800$110,400$136,500$159,800
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:42418.65%
$500 to $999:1,23154.16%
$1,000 to $1,499:35115.44%
$1,500 to $1,999:1104.84%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:361.58%
No Rent:1215.32%
Total:2,273100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$679$638$603$633$601$593$631$653$646$711$705$768$761
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):1,74934.23%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):1,08721.28%
Renter Occupied:2,27344.49%
Total Occupied Housing Units:5,109100%

Occupied Housing Units:5,10988.88%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):63911.12%
Total Housing Units:5,748100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:4,02069.94%
Multi-Family Units:94316.41%
Other Units:78513.66%
Total Housing Units:5,748100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 19.60% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 86.90%, which is on par with the state rate (89.70%). The uninsured rate is 12.10%, which is well above the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 46.30%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 53.40%, which is markedly above the state rate (35.40%). The share of people in poverty is 27.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), up 0.40 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.70 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (53.59%). College enrollment is 12.99%, which is markedly below the state rate (27.10%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:3844.59%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:7098.48%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):2,78933.35%
Some college, no degree:1,84822.10%
Associate's degree:99011.84%
Bachelor's degree:1,13713.60%
Graduate or professional degree:5056.04%
Total:8,362100%
High school or higher:7,26986.93%
Bachelor's degree or higher:1,64219.64%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:5,41641.36%
Public Insurance:6,25847.79%
No Insurance:1,42110.85%
Total:13,095100%
Has Health Insurance:11,67489.15%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty27.4%23.7%32.3%31.9%29.1%25.6%27.6%25.3%26.1%23.3%31.8%25.4%27.8%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:2228.71%
Kindergarten:1094.28%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):1,36653.59%
High school (grades 9-12):52120.44%
College or graduate school:33112.99%
Total:2,549100%
Early Childhood:33112.99%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):1,99678.31%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 27573 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 426 business establishments, employing about 5,881 people with an annual payroll of $245,413,000. USPS data shows 5,076 residential mailboxes and 592 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:5,076Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:592Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:6,422Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:3,776Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:58Source: USPS
# of Businesses:426Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$61,892,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$245,413,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:5,881Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 27573 is located in Person County, North Carolina, within the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 20500) and North Carolina's 4th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 594,291 people, about 1.85% of whom live in ZIP Code 27573. It covers 17.308 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.046 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Durham-Chapel Hill, NCSource: Census
CBSA Number:20500Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:594,291Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:17.308 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.046 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:04Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:1045.35 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:3758160Source: Census
Place Name:Roxboro city; North CarolinaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


27574 | | 27572

Schools in ZIP Code 27573


ZIP Code 27573 is in the Person County Schools, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 7 public schools and 1 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

North Elementary 260 Henderson Rd
Roxboro, NC 27573
District: Person County Schools
Person High 1010 Ridge Rd
Roxboro, NC 27573
District: Person County Schools
South Elementary 1333 Hurdle Mills Rd
Roxboro, NC 27573
District: Person County Schools
Southern Middle 209 Southern Middle Sch Rd
Roxboro, NC 27573
District: Person County Schools
Person Early College Innovation & Ldrshp 1715 College Dr
Roxboro, NC 27573
District: Person County Schools
Person County Schools Virtual Academy 1010 Ridge Rd
Roxboro, NC 27573
District: Person County Schools
Roxboro Community School 115 Lake Drive
Roxboro, NC 27573
Roxboro Christian Academy 640 Wesleyan Heights Rd
Roxboro, NC 27573
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 27573


Piedmont Community College 1715 College Dr
Roxboro, NC 27573
Type: Post Secondary
Danville Community College 1008 S Main St
Danville, VA 24541-4004
Type: Post Secondary
Sovah School Of Health Professions 109 Bridge St., Suite 200
Danville, VA 24541
Type: Post Secondary
Watts School Of Nursing 2828 Croadsaile Drive Suite 200
Durham, NC 27705-2505
Type: Post Secondary
Averett University 420 W Main St
Danville, VA 24541
Type: Post Secondary
Averett University-Non-Traditional Programs 420 W Main St
Danville, VA 24541
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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