ZIP Code 28379 - Rockingham North Carolina
Overview
ZIP Code 28379 is located in Rockingham North Carolina. Portions of 28379 are also in Hamlet and East Rockingham and Cordova and Roberdel and Rockingham Township and Wolf Pit Township and Marks Creek Township (Richmond County) and Beaverdam Township (Richmond County) and Black Jack Township and Mineral Springs Township. 28379 is primarily within Richmond County, with some portions in Marlboro County. Regionally, 28379 is located in Metro Charlotte.
ZIP Code 28379 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Rockingham |
| Primary County | Richmond County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 24,537 |
| Area Code(s) | 910 |
| Current Time | EDT |
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28379 Demographics
28379 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in North Carolina based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 28379 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 28379 is White. The current unemployment level in 28379 is 3.5%.
| Population | 24,537 |
| Population Growth Rate | -0.83% |
| Population Density | 167 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 10,367 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $40,476 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $421,410 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 59.88% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 41.11% |
28379 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,111 | 59.88% |
| Black | 7,860 | 31.15% |
| Hispanic | 1,873 | 7.42% |
| Asian | 232 | 0.92% |
| Native American | 159 | 0.63% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
28379 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,522 | 43.35% |
| Black | 1,420 | 40.44% |
| Hispanic | 423 | 12.05% |
| Asian | 36 | 1.03% |
| Native American | 102 | 2.91% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 8 | 0.23% |
28379 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,314 | 9.22% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,445 | 10.14% |
| High School Diploma | 5,057 | 35.5% |
| No High School Diploma | 187 | 1.31% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,096 | 7.69% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,446 | 17.17% |
| Associates Degree | 1,632 | 11.46% |
| Masters Degree | 753 | 5.29% |
| Professional Degree | 199 | 1.4% |
| Doctorate Degree | 117 | 0.82% |
28379 Geography
| Coordinates | 34.92912674, -79.78982544 |
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| Region | Metro Charlotte |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Rockingham, NC Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC Bennettsville, SC |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 147 Square Miles |
28379 Schools
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28379 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8a: 10F to 15F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 65c - Sand Hills | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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