City

Rocky Mount, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Franklin County  ·  Virginia

👥18,256Population
💰$65,267Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂45.9Median Age
🏠$190,800Median Home Value▼ 32% below avg
🎓32.2%College Grads▼ 17% below avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 39% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 77.5%Hispanic: 4.2%Black: 14.2%Asian: 0.6%Other: 3.3%Race
White77.5%
Hispanic4.2%
Black14.2%
Asian0.6%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
9%
25–44
20%
45–64
31%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.38
Below Poverty12.4% ▲ 24% above avg
College Grads32.2% ▼ 17% below avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 39% below avg
No HS Diploma146 (1.2%)
HS Graduate3,871 (32.3%)
Some College2,124 (17.7%)
Associates1,996 (16.6%)
Bachelors1,170 (9.8%)
Graduate Degree2,693 (22.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 32.3%Some College: 17.7%Associates: 16.6%Bachelors: 9.8%Graduate: 22.4%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad32.3%
Some College17.7%
Associates16.6%
Bachelors9.8%
Graduate22.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.8%Renter: 30.2%Tenure
Owner69.8%
Renter30.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
25%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,267 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$190,800 ▼ 32% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$769/mo
Total Housing Units8,668
Vacant Units1,169

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
55%
About Rocky Mount, VA

Rocky Mount is a city in Virginia, located in Franklin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 18,256 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.9 years.

Economically, Rocky Mount is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,267 is near the national average. Approximately 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Rocky Mount is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $190,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $769 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rocky Mount is moderately educated. 32.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (77.52%).

Rocky Mount, VA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Virginia.

ZIP Codes in Rocky Mount
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
24151 18,256 $65,267 $190,800 $769 3.0% 32.2% 69.8%