27326 ZIP Code — Ruffin, NC

Rockingham County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27326 is located in Ruffin, North Carolina, within Rockingham County. It covers approximately 65.02 square miles and serves a population of 3,433 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 336.

About ZIP code 27326

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $140,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $63,182. 39% 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 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 27326 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,433

population

65.02

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27326 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27326

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27326. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ruffin	Acceptable
Ruffin	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27311 Pelham (4 mi) 27320 Reidsville (8.9 mi) 27315 Providence (9.5 mi) 27288 Eden (10.9 mi) 24069 Cascade (11 mi) 27379 Yanceyville (12.1 mi) 24541 Danville (12.6 mi) 24540 Danville (15.4 mi) 27244 Elon (17 mi) 27214 Browns Summit (18 mi) 24054 Axton (18.4 mi) 24549 Dry Fork (18.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,433
Population density	53 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	157

Geography
Land area	65.02 sq mi
Water area	0.16 sq mi
Latitude	36.4459
Longitude	-79.5495
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	48.7%	55.0%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	33.4%	30.2%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	16.3%	13.4%	19.1%
Over $200k	1.5%	1.4%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

3,433

Population

People per sq mi

41.2

Median age

$63,182

Median household income

$32,987

Per capita income

$140,300

Median home value

$628

Median monthly rent

76.8%

Home ownership

11.9%

Poverty rate

3.1%

Unemployment

1,413

Housing units

8.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

128

10–14

167

134

15–19

176

20–24

111

148

25–34

194

216

35–44

282

176

45–54

231

131

55–59

172

60–64

119

173

65–74

226

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	741	21.6%
18 and over	2,692	78.4%
65 and over	637	18.6%
Median age	41.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 63.1%

Black or African American 19.2%

Hispanic or Latino 7.3%

Two or more races 5.9%

Other race 3.2%

Asian 1.3%

Group	Count	%
White	2,338	63.1%
Black or African American	713	19.2%
Hispanic or Latino	272	7.3%
Two or more races	217	5.9%
Other race	118	3.2%
Asian	47	1.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.7%	55.0%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	33.4%	30.2%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	16.3%	13.4%	19.1%
Over $200k	1.5%	1.4%	6.0%

Under $10k 5.0%

$10k–$15k 2.2%

$15k–$25k 8.7%

$25k–$35k 11.4%

$35k–$50k 16.0%

$50k–$75k 17.3%

$75k–$100k 12.7%

$100k–$150k 13.8%

$150k–$200k 9.9%

$200k+ 3.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.0%
$10k–$15k	2.2%
$15k–$25k	8.7%
$25k–$35k	11.4%
$35k–$50k	16.0%
$50k–$75k	17.3%
$75k–$100k	12.7%
$100k–$150k	13.8%
$150k–$200k	9.9%
$200k+	3.1%
Median income	$63,182

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.5%

$50k–$100k 12.5%

$100k–$150k 40.8%

$150k–$200k 17.0%

$200k–$300k 10.9%

$300k–$500k 6.7%

$500k–$1M 4.5%

$1M+ 2.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$140,300
Median rent / month	$628
Owner occupied	76.8%
Renter occupied	23.2%
Vacant	19.9%
Single-family detached	69.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	26.7%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	5.2%
2000–2009	12.2%
1990–1999	14.6%
1980–1989	21.7%
1970–1979	18.6%
1960–1969	6.7%
1950–1959	9.6%
1940–1949	4.7%
1939 or earlier	6.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	4.0%
2 bedrooms	28.0%
3 bedrooms	49.8%
4 bedrooms	14.6%
5+ bedrooms	2.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.7%
1 vehicle	20.9%
2 vehicles	32.3%
3 or more	46.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.9%
Electricity	77.6%
Propane / LP gas	16.6%
Fuel oil	1.4%
Wood	2.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	698	50.2%
Cohabiting couple	38	2.7%
Male householder, no spouse	223	16.0%
Female householder, no spouse	431	31.0%
Households with children under 18	391	28.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	453	32.6%
Average household size	2.46

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.6%	25.6%
Married	56.2%	48.8%
Separated	1.1%	0.0%
Widowed	5.3%	11.5%
Divorced	7.8%	14.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.6%

Some HS, no diploma 6.3%

HS graduate 35.2%

Some college, no degree 33.5%

Associate's degree 14.4%

Bachelor's degree 5.1%

Graduate / professional 3.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.1%
Bachelor's or higher	8.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	0.7%
Kindergarten	7	0.8%
Elementary school	426	48.3%
High school	313	35.5%
College / grad school	130	14.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.2%

Manufacturing 16.5%

Finance & real estate 12.1%

Retail trade 9.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.9%

Transportation & utilities 6.2%

Construction 5.3%

Information 5.1%

Wholesale trade 4.0%

Professional & management 3.6%

Public administration 3.6%

Other services 2.2%

Agriculture & mining 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.1%
Service	20.3%
Sales & office	24.7%
Natural resources & construction	8.7%
Production & transportation	11.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.4%
Government	16.3%
Self-employed	3.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.3%
Carpool	3.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.6%
Work from home	5.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.4

Poverty

All people 11.9%

Under 18 years 16.9%

18 and over 10.6%

Married-couple families 6.3%

Female-led households 18.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.9%
Retirement income	29.4%
Supplemental Security	6.0%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.9%
High blood pressure	37.4%
High cholesterol	35.3%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	27.9%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.9%
Binge drinking	15.7%
No physical activity	24.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.9%
Depression	23.3%
Fair or poor health	15.9%
Poor mental health	15.0%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	18.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.7%
Visited dentist	61.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	16.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	126	4.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	21.5%
65 and over	37.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.1%
Public insurance	40.5%
No insurance	15.9%
Uninsured under 19	17.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,342	97.3%
Spanish	15	0.4%
Other Indo-European	15	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,371	98.2%
Born in same state	3,362	97.9%
Born in different state	2,138	62.3%
Foreign born	9	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	62	1.8%
Not a US citizen	47	75.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	818	23.8%
French	413	12%
Italian	177	5.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	58	1.7%
Dutch	20	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.5%
Internet access	92.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27326

What city is ZIP code 27326 in?

ZIP code 27326 is primarily assigned to Ruffin, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27326 in?

ZIP code 27326 falls within Rockingham County, North Carolina.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 27326?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 27326 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 27326 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27326?

The median home value in ZIP code 27326 is $140,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 27326?

ZIP code 27326 has an estimated population of 3,433 residents, with a density of 53 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 27326 in?

ZIP code 27326 observes the EST timezone.