27969 ZIP Code — Roduco, NC

Gates County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27969 is located in Roduco, North Carolina, within Gates County. It covers approximately 2.59 square miles and serves a population of 286 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.

About ZIP code 27969

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $311,300. Renters make up the majority at 59%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $61,740. Poverty affects 44% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 56% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 27969 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

286

population

2.59

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27969 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27969

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27969. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Roduco	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	286
Population density	110 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	073

Geography
Land area	2.59 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	36.4614
Longitude	-76.8125
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	252

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Demographics & statistics

286

Population

110

People per sq mi

28.7

Median age

$61,740

Median household income

$25,863

Per capita income

$311,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

41.4%

Home ownership

44.4%

Poverty rate

40.7%

Unemployment

Housing units

6.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	92	32.2%
18 and over	194	67.8%
65 and over	4	1.4%
Median age	28.7 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 61.2%

White 38.8%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	175	61.2%
White	111	38.8%

Household income

$25k–$35k 3.0%

$35k–$50k 8.3%

$50k–$75k 55.6%

$75k–$100k 6.0%

$100k–$150k 27.1%

Range	% of households
$25k–$35k	3.0%
$35k–$50k	8.3%
$50k–$75k	55.6%
$75k–$100k	6.0%
$100k–$150k	27.1%
Median income	$61,740

Housing

Home values

$200k–$300k 43.6%

$300k–$500k 56.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$311,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	41.4%
Renter occupied	58.6%
Vacant	3.6%
Single-family detached	46.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	53.6%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.38

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	22.5%
2000–2009	2.9%
1990–1999	71.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	3.6%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	0.0%
3 bedrooms	82.6%
4 bedrooms	17.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.0%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	61.7%
3 or more	35.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.8%
Electricity	78.9%
Propane / LP gas	17.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	55	41.4%
Cohabiting couple	74	55.6%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	4	3.0%
Households with children under 18	98	73.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	4	3.0%
Average household size	2.15

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.8%	5.9%
Married	64.2%	36.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	3.0%
Divorced	0.0%	54.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.1%

HS graduate 7.7%

Some college, no degree 81.4%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 6.7%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.9%
Bachelor's or higher	6.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	7.7%
Kindergarten	5	6.4%
Elementary school	59	75.6%
High school	8	10.3%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 46.3%

Manufacturing 34.3%

Public administration 10.2%

Professional & management 4.6%

Education & healthcare 4.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.4%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	33.3%
Natural resources & construction	12.0%
Production & transportation	22.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.8%
Government	10.2%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	94.0%
Carpool	6.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.0

Poverty

All people 44.4%

Under 18 years 57.6%

18 and over 38.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	3.0%
Retirement income	3.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	55.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	0.0%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	0.0%
Heart disease	0.0%
Stroke	0.0%
Asthma	0.0%
Arthritis	0.0%
Kidney disease	0.0%
Pulmonary disease	0.0%
Cancer	0.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	0.0%
Binge drinking	0.0%
No physical activity	0.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	0.0%
Depression	0.0%
Fair or poor health	0.0%
Poor mental health	0.0%
Poor physical health	0.0%
No health insurance	0.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	0.0%
Visited dentist	0.0%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	0.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	8	4.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	2.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	4.2%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.6%
Public insurance	10.8%
No insurance	16.8%
Uninsured under 19	13.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	266	93.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	286	100.0%
Born in same state	286	100.0%
Born in different state	129	45.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	127	44.4%
French	12	4.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	8	2.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.5%
Internet access	100.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27969

What city is ZIP code 27969 in?

ZIP code 27969 is primarily assigned to Roduco, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27969 in?

ZIP code 27969 falls within Gates County, North Carolina.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27969?

44% of residents in ZIP code 27969 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 27969 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 27969 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 27969?

7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 27969 mostly rentals?

59% of occupied units in ZIP code 27969 are renter-occupied.

What timezone is ZIP code 27969 in?

ZIP code 27969 observes the EST timezone.