27573 ZIP Code — Roxboro, NC

Person County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27573 is located in Roxboro, North Carolina, within Person County. It covers approximately 17.31 square miles and serves a population of 11,664 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 336.

About ZIP code 27573

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $136,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 55%.

Median household income is $45,057. Poverty affects 34% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 32% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 27573 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

11,664

population

17.31

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27573 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27573

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27573. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Roxboro	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27574 Roxboro (2.1 mi) 27583 Timberlake (8.3 mi) 27343 Semora (8.7 mi) 27291 Leasburg (10.9 mi) 27541 Hurdle Mills (11.6 mi) 27572 Rougemont (11.9 mi) 24520 Alton (13.7 mi) 27314 Prospect Hill (14.6 mi) 27305 Milton (15 mi) 24598 Virgilina (17.8 mi) 27231 Cedar Grove (18.4 mi) 27503 Bahama (18.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	11,664
Population density	674 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	145

Geography
Land area	17.31 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	36.4110
Longitude	-78.9769
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	336

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.8%	45.0%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	29.9%	34.4%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	11.4%	17.0%	19.1%
Over $200k	4.8%	3.6%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

11,664

Population

674

People per sq mi

40.1

Median age

$45,057

Median household income

$28,355

Per capita income

$136,500

Median home value

$768

Median monthly rent

54.9%

Home ownership

33.9%

Poverty rate

4.3%

Unemployment

3,398

Housing units

18.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

415

Under 5

452

280

5–9

304

435

10–14

473

295

15–19

321

245

20–24

267

861

25–34

936

610

35–44

663

476

45–54

518

341

55–59

371

498

60–64

542

661

65–74

719

290

75–84

315

180

85+

196

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,753	23.6%
18 and over	8,911	76.4%
65 and over	2,361	20.2%
Median age	40.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 46.3%

Black or African American 33.4%

Two or more races 10.4%

Hispanic or Latino 6.1%

Other race 2.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	5,749	46.3%
Black or African American	4,145	33.4%
Two or more races	1,295	10.4%
Hispanic or Latino	753	6.1%
Other race	296	2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	134	1.1%
Asian	45	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.8%	45.0%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	29.9%	34.4%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	11.4%	17.0%	19.1%
Over $200k	4.8%	3.6%	6.0%

Under $10k 9.0%

$10k–$15k 10.3%

$15k–$25k 14.3%

$25k–$35k 7.4%

$35k–$50k 12.6%

$50k–$75k 15.8%

$75k–$100k 14.3%

$100k–$150k 10.6%

$150k–$200k 1.5%

$200k+ 4.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.0%
$10k–$15k	10.3%
$15k–$25k	14.3%
$25k–$35k	7.4%
$35k–$50k	12.6%
$50k–$75k	15.8%
$75k–$100k	14.3%
$100k–$150k	10.6%
$150k–$200k	1.5%
$200k+	4.2%
Median income	$45,057

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.6%

$50k–$100k 20.3%

$100k–$150k 24.3%

$150k–$200k 26.0%

$200k–$300k 9.6%

$300k–$500k 6.8%

$500k–$1M 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$136,500
Median rent / month	$768
Owner occupied	54.9%
Renter occupied	45.1%
Vacant	12.4%
Single-family detached	67.6%
Large apartment buildings	1.0%
Mobile homes	14.9%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.26

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	2.0%
2000–2009	5.1%
1990–1999	17.3%
1980–1989	11.8%
1970–1979	13.1%
1960–1969	12.1%
1950–1959	14.7%
1940–1949	11.6%
1939 or earlier	11.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	6.1%
2 bedrooms	33.7%
3 bedrooms	42.1%
4 bedrooms	13.9%
5+ bedrooms	2.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.0%
1 vehicle	33.4%
2 vehicles	35.3%
3 or more	20.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	47.7%
Electricity	46.7%
Propane / LP gas	3.8%
Wood	0.6%
No fuel used	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,537	31.2%
Cohabiting couple	522	10.6%
Male householder, no spouse	911	18.5%
Female householder, no spouse	1,957	39.7%
Households with children under 18	1,422	28.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,769	35.9%
Average household size	2.30

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.3%	37.5%
Married	43.4%	28.8%
Separated	5.8%	2.3%
Widowed	3.0%	12.3%
Divorced	10.6%	19.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.2%

Some HS, no diploma 9.2%

HS graduate 34.7%

Some college, no degree 22.8%

Associate's degree 10.5%

Bachelor's degree 12.7%

Graduate / professional 5.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.6%
Bachelor's or higher	18.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	257	10.1%
Kindergarten	141	5.5%
Elementary school	1,256	49.2%
High school	470	18.4%
College / grad school	430	16.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 17.3%

Manufacturing 17.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 16.3%

Construction 13.0%

Retail trade 10.7%

Professional & management 7.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.7%

Finance & real estate 4.5%

Public administration 3.4%

Agriculture & mining 2.1%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Information 0.8%

Other services 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.5%
Service	23.0%
Sales & office	19.6%
Natural resources & construction	16.3%
Production & transportation	16.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.1%
Government	10.2%
Self-employed	1.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.9%
Carpool	9.7%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	2.2%
Work from home	8.0%
Other means	4.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.0

Poverty

All people 33.9%

Under 18 years 63.6%

18 and over 24.5%

Married-couple families 5.9%

Female-led households 52.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.0%
Retirement income	24.2%
Supplemental Security	12.4%
Cash public assistance	3.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	31.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.4%
High blood pressure	42.5%
High cholesterol	34.9%
Diabetes	15.2%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	5.1%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	30.8%
Kidney disease	4.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.5%
Binge drinking	12.8%
No physical activity	31.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.3%
Depression	22.1%
Fair or poor health	21.2%
Poor mental health	15.7%
Poor physical health	14.1%
No health insurance	22.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.1%
Visited dentist	55.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	22.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	543	6.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.2%
Under 18	11.9%
18–64 years	23.4%
65 and over	36.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	47.2%
Public insurance	52.1%
No insurance	13.2%
Uninsured under 19	4.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	10,797	92.6%
Spanish	381	3.5%
Other Indo-European	292	2.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	44	0.4%
Other languages	45	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	11,152	95.6%
Born in same state	11,146	95.6%
Born in different state	8,336	71.5%
Foreign born	6	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	512	4.4%
Not a US citizen	221	43.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,042	8.9%
Arab	845	7.2%
Italian	391	3.4%
German	39	0.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	21	0.2%
English	19	0.2%
Dutch	19	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.2%
Internet access	91.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27573

What city is ZIP code 27573 in?

ZIP code 27573 is primarily assigned to Roxboro, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27573 in?

ZIP code 27573 falls within Person County, North Carolina.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27573?

34% of residents in ZIP code 27573 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 27573 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 27573 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27573?

The median home value in ZIP code 27573 is $136,500.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 27573?

Health data for ZIP code 27573 shows elevated rates of diabetes (15%) and smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 27573 in?

ZIP code 27573 observes the EST timezone.