Person County, NC ZIP Codes
North Carolina (NC) · 5 ZIP codes · 4 cities
5
ZIP codes
39,127
population (2021)
-0.9%
pop change since 2010
37145
FIPS code
Person County ZIP code map
About Person County
Person County is located in North Carolina and contains 5 ZIP codes across 4 cities and communities.
The county's population was 39,127 as of 2021,
a decrease of
0.9% from 39,464 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Person County is 37145.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 39,127 |
| 2010 population | 39,464 |
| Change | -0.9% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| FIPS code | 37145 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Person County
ZIP codes for Person County, NC (5)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27343 | Semora | Person | View map |
| 27541 | Hurdle Mills | Person | View map |
| 27573 | Roxboro | Person | View map |
| 27574 | Roxboro | Person | View map |
| 27583 | Timberlake | Person | View map |
Demographics & statistics
38,324
Population
44.0
Median age
$60,245
Median household income
$33,986
Per capita income
$204,040
Median home value
$878
Median monthly rent
80.9%
Home ownership
16.6%
Poverty rate
3.8%
Unemployment
14,380
Housing units
19.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
983
Under 5
1,029
919
5–9
962
1,311
10–14
1,371
1,206
15–19
1,263
983
20–24
1,029
2,208
25–34
2,311
1,968
35–44
2,059
2,394
45–54
2,506
1,383
55–59
1,448
1,481
60–64
1,549
2,332
65–74
2,441
1,112
75–84
1,163
446
85+
467
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,954 | 21.0% |
| 18 and over | 30,370 | 79.0% |
| 65 and over | 7,961 | 21.7% |
| Median age | 44.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
64.2%
Black or African American
24.7%
Two or more races
5.4%
Hispanic or Latino
3.4%
Other race
1.3%
Asian
0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,471 | 64.2% |
| Black or African American | 9,803 | 24.7% |
| Two or more races | 2,161 | 5.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,344 | 3.4% |
| Other race | 519 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 201 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 165 | 0.4% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.7%
$10k–$15k
5.2%
$15k–$25k
8.4%
$25k–$35k
7.6%
$35k–$50k
12.6%
$50k–$75k
16.1%
$75k–$100k
12.2%
$100k–$150k
19.0%
$150k–$200k
5.8%
$200k+
8.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.8% |
| $200k+ | 8.4% |
| Median income | $60,245 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.3%
$50k–$100k
12.9%
$100k–$150k
18.5%
$150k–$200k
15.1%
$200k–$300k
17.6%
$300k–$500k
18.9%
$500k–$1M
10.1%
$1M+
0.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $204,040 |
| Median rent / month | $878 |
| Owner occupied | 80.9% |
| Renter occupied | 19.1% |
| Vacant | 17.3% |
| Single-family detached | 77.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.4% |
| Mobile homes | 18.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.34 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 17.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 20.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 15.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 9.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 21.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 56.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.8% |
| 3 or more | 38.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 15.3% |
| Electricity | 61.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 18.6% |
| Fuel oil | 0.7% |
| Wood | 2.9% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,570 | 51.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 894 | 4.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,602 | 17.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,745 | 27.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,149 | 26.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 6,078 | 41.2% |
| Average household size | 2.45 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 30.2% | 23.7% |
| Married | 53.9% | 50.8% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 12.5% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 11.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.6%
Some HS, no diploma
7.3%
HS graduate
35.5%
Some college, no degree
24.5%
Associate's degree
9.9%
Bachelor's degree
14.0%
Graduate / professional
5.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 19.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 582 | 6.8% |
| Kindergarten | 362 | 4.4% |
| Elementary school | 3,777 | 43.5% |
| High school | 1,809 | 20.9% |
| College / grad school | 2,010 | 24.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.1%
Manufacturing
15.3%
Construction
10.5%
Retail trade
10.0%
Professional & management
8.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.3%
Finance & real estate
6.5%
Transportation & utilities
6.1%
Public administration
5.1%
Other services
4.5%
Wholesale trade
1.5%
Agriculture & mining
1.2%
Information
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 34.1% |
| Service | 16.3% |
| Sales & office | 19.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.8% |
| Production & transportation | 18.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.4% |
| Government | 15.3% |
| Self-employed | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.8% |
| Carpool | 7.7% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 0.8% |
| Other means | 2.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 30.3 |
Poverty
All people
16.6%
Under 18 years
28.4%
18 and over
13.4%
Married-couple families
5.0%
Female-led households
39.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 38.7% |
| Retirement income | 27.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 16.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 38.0% |
| High cholesterol | 35.0% |
| Heart disease | 7.2% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| Arthritis | 27.9% |
| Kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.8% |
| Cancer | 6.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.8% |
| No physical activity | 25.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.0% |
| Poor mental health | 14.6% |
| Poor physical health | 11.7% |
| No health insurance | 18.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 80.2% |
| Visited dentist | 63.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.6% |
| Teeth loss | 16.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,348 | 7.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 19.2% |
| Under 18 | 8.3% |
| 18–64 years | 16.1% |
| 65 and over | 38.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 65.5% |
| Public insurance | 42.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 36,312 | 95.3% |
| Spanish | 738 | 2.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 553 | 1.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 55 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 130 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 37,318 | 97.5% |
| Born in same state | 37,110 | 97.0% |
| Born in different state | 27,478 | 67.0% |
| Foreign born | 208 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,006 | 2.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 548 | 60.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 4,509 | 11.8% |
| French | 3,710 | 9.7% |
| Italian | 2,645 | 6.9% |
| English | 269 | 0.7% |
| German | 127 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 77 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 35 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 2 | 0% |
| Norwegian | 2 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.5% |
| Internet access | 91.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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