Richmond County, NC ZIP Codes
North Carolina (NC) · 8 ZIP codes · 7 cities
8
ZIP codes
42,724
population (2021)
-8.4%
pop change since 2010
37153
FIPS code
Richmond County ZIP code map
About Richmond County
Richmond County is located in North Carolina and contains 8 ZIP codes across 7 cities and communities.
The county's population was 42,724 as of 2021,
a decrease of
8.4% from 46,639 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Richmond County is 37153.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 42,724 |
| 2010 population | 46,639 |
| Change | -8.4% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| FIPS code | 37153 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Richmond County
ZIP codes for Richmond County, NC (8)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28330 | Cordova | Richmond | View map |
| 28338 | Ellerbe | Richmond | View map |
| 28345 | Hamlet | Richmond | View map |
| 28347 | Hoffman | Richmond | View map |
| 28363 | Marston | Richmond | View map |
| 28367 | Norman | Richmond | View map |
| 28379 | Rockingham | Richmond | View map |
| 28380 | Rockingham | Richmond | View map |
Demographics & statistics
47,259
Population
41.1
Median age
$45,197
Median household income
$25,477
Per capita income
$114,820
Median home value
$683
Median monthly rent
72.3%
Home ownership
17.6%
Poverty rate
6.1%
Unemployment
17,469
Housing units
15.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,539
Under 5
1,364
1,086
5–9
963
2,041
10–14
1,808
1,416
15–19
1,255
1,642
20–24
1,456
3,149
25–34
2,791
2,968
35–44
2,630
3,056
45–54
2,708
1,628
55–59
1,442
1,809
60–64
1,604
2,877
65–74
2,549
1,395
75–84
1,236
449
85+
398
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10,804 | 21.4% |
| 18 and over | 36,455 | 78.6% |
| 65 and over | 8,904 | 17.2% |
| Median age | 41.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
56.3%
Black or African American
30.6%
Hispanic or Latino
4%
Other race
3.1%
Two or more races
2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.8%
Asian
1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27,728 | 56.3% |
| Black or African American | 15,045 | 30.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,963 | 4% |
| Other race | 1,507 | 3.1% |
| Two or more races | 1,406 | 2.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 890 | 1.8% |
| Asian | 650 | 1.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 33 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
7.6%
$10k–$15k
6.6%
$15k–$25k
12.7%
$25k–$35k
9.2%
$35k–$50k
17.6%
$50k–$75k
19.6%
$75k–$100k
9.4%
$100k–$150k
11.0%
$150k–$200k
3.7%
$200k+
2.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 7.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 12.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 17.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 9.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 11.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.7% |
| $200k+ | 2.7% |
| Median income | $45,197 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
14.5%
$50k–$100k
31.5%
$100k–$150k
16.2%
$150k–$200k
15.0%
$200k–$300k
10.4%
$300k–$500k
7.0%
$500k–$1M
3.4%
$1M+
2.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $114,820 |
| Median rent / month | $683 |
| Owner occupied | 72.3% |
| Renter occupied | 27.7% |
| Vacant | 23.8% |
| Single-family detached | 63.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.0% |
| Mobile homes | 29.8% |
| Median rooms | 5.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.65 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 17.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 13.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 6.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 20.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 56.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.7% |
| 3 or more | 29.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 6.9% |
| Electricity | 73.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 11.2% |
| Fuel oil | 4.8% |
| Wood | 2.5% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,249 | 40.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 885 | 4.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,788 | 20.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 6,601 | 35.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,658 | 35.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 6,433 | 32.3% |
| Average household size | 2.63 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 37.5% | 37.7% |
| Married | 41.7% | 37.1% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 10.0% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 12.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
6.5%
Some HS, no diploma
13.6%
HS graduate
30.9%
Some college, no degree
21.1%
Associate's degree
12.2%
Bachelor's degree
9.3%
Graduate / professional
6.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 79.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 15.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 506 | 5.2% |
| Kindergarten | 297 | 2.2% |
| Elementary school | 4,939 | 38.6% |
| High school | 2,592 | 33.0% |
| College / grad school | 2,523 | 21.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.0%
Manufacturing
15.1%
Retail trade
9.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.0%
Construction
7.3%
Agriculture & mining
7.0%
Professional & management
5.6%
Other services
5.3%
Transportation & utilities
4.7%
Public administration
4.4%
Wholesale trade
2.4%
Finance & real estate
2.2%
Information
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 27.9% |
| Service | 22.9% |
| Sales & office | 18.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.1% |
| Production & transportation | 17.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.7% |
| Government | 16.1% |
| Self-employed | 4.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.6% |
| Carpool | 11.5% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 5.0% |
| Other means | 0.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.2 |
Poverty
All people
17.6%
Under 18 years
24.6%
18 and over
15.7%
Married-couple families
2.7%
Female-led households
27.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 41.1% |
| Retirement income | 19.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 21.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 38.8% |
| High cholesterol | 34.6% |
| Heart disease | 7.6% |
| Stroke | 4.3% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| Arthritis | 27.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.6% |
| Cancer | 6.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.9% |
| No physical activity | 27.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 19.3% |
| Poor mental health | 15.9% |
| Poor physical health | 13.1% |
| No health insurance | 22.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 79.7% |
| Visited dentist | 57.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.8% |
| Teeth loss | 20.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,366 | 6.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.0% |
| Under 18 | 4.2% |
| 18–64 years | 13.1% |
| 65 and over | 36.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 54.9% |
| Public insurance | 46.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 44,356 | 94.3% |
| Spanish | 1,345 | 4.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,117 | 3.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 215 | 0.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 45,520 | 95.7% |
| Born in same state | 45,075 | 94.8% |
| Born in different state | 35,459 | 74.3% |
| Foreign born | 445 | 1.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,739 | 4.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 962 | 34.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 3,592 | 7.6% |
| French | 3,310 | 7% |
| Italian | 1,617 | 3.4% |
| Dutch | 195 | 0.4% |
| English | 141 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 73 | 0.2% |
| Polish | 71 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 22 | 0% |
| Irish | 12 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.1% |
| Internet access | 89.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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