Rockingham, NC 28379 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Rockingham, NC—28379

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$130,000

0.8% YoY Growth

Household Income

$47,200

28.1% YoY Growth

Days on Market

15.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

0.6%

Median Rent

$900

15.9% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

N/A

2-Bed Rent

$825

13.3% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$1,000

14.5% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Rockingham, NC

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Rockingham, NC is $130,000, with a year-over-year change of 0.8%. This indicates that home prices in Rockingham, NC are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 0.6%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$130,000	0.8%
Single Family	$129,000	2.4%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Rockingham, NC

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Rockingham, NC is $908, with a year-over-year rent change of -15.9%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Rockingham, NC is 2-bedrooms: $862, 3-bedrooms: $1,000. The most common rental property sizes in Rockingham, NC are 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 35.0% and 34.5% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$900	$908
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
2 Bed Rent	$825	$862
3 Bed Rent	$1,000	$1,000
4 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

14.1%

1 Bedroom

8.4%

2 Bedrooms

34.5%

3 Bedrooms

35.0%

4 Bedrooms

8.0%

Property Listings — Rockingham, NC

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Rockingham, NC is 68. This is a increase of 7.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 18.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$240,000	9.0%
Listing Count	88	28.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.4%	28.0%
Days on Market	73	15.0%

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Demographics — Rockingham, NC

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Rockingham, NC has a population of 24,100, which has decreased by -1.4% over the past 5 years. Rockingham, NC is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 24.3% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 19.3% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 1.5% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	24,100	-1.4%
% Under 18	24.3%	14.1%
% Seniors	19.4%	4.3%
% WFH	1.5%	-21.1%
% w/ College Degree	19.3%	12.2%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Rockingham, NC is a predominantly white area, with 55.5% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 9.0% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Rockingham, NC is black, making up 31.8% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 4.0% of the population in Rockingham, NC, and this percentage has increased by 48.1% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	55.5%	-9.0%
% Black	31.8%	5.3%
% Hispanic	8.3%	84.4%
% Asian	1.1%	37.5%
% Foreign Born	4.0%	48.1%

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Mortgage and Risk — Rockingham, NC

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 277 mortgage originations in Rockingham, NC, of which 72.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 71.0%, with 45.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Rockingham, NC. Investor activity is low, as 1.0% of loans were by investors. 7.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	277
% Conventional Loans	72.0%
% Government Loans	28.0%
% Investor Loans	1.0%
% Second Loans	1.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	7.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Rockingham, NC

Rockingham, NC lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	686
Total Units Section 8	411
% Rentals under Section 8	N/A
% Occupied Section 8	85.7%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$860
2 Bedroom	$125	$825	$950
3 Bedroom	$330	$1,000	$1,330
4 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,600

Rockingham, NC—28379

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Rockingham, NC

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Rockingham, NC

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Rockingham, NC

Demographics — Rockingham, NC

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Rockingham, NC

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Rockingham, NC

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Rockingham, NC

Home Price to Income Ratio

Rockingham, NC — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Cordova

Hamlet, NC

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Ellerbe, NC

Wallace, SC

Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	2.6
Median Home Price	$130,000
Median Household Income	$47,200

Rockingham, NC—28379

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Rockingham, NC

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Rockingham, NC

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Rockingham, NC

Demographics — Rockingham, NC

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Rockingham, NC

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Rockingham, NC

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Rockingham, NC

Home Price to Income Ratio

Rockingham, NC — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Cordova

Hamlet, NC

Lilesville, NC

Ellerbe, NC

Wallace, SC

Frequently Asked Questions

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