Roper
Town in Washington County, North Carolina
Roper is a town in Washington County, North Carolina, with 485 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 10 ft (3 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Plymouth, 7.5 miles W.
- 485residents (2020 Census)
- 10 ftelevation · 3 m
- 0.9 sq miland area · 2.2 km²
- 566 / sq mipopulation density
- 27970ZIP code
About Roper
Roper is a town in Washington County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 485 at the 2020 Census. It was known as Lee's Mill (named for Thomas Lee) until 1890, when the John L. Roper Lumber Company was established in the town and its name changed to Roper.
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Living in Roper
- Median household income
- $22,819
- Median home value
- $71,400
- Median rent
- $643/mo
- Median age
- 61.5
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Roper had 485 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 485 |
|---|---|
| Density | 566 per sq mi (219 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Roper at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Washington County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 485 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.86 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.8786° N, 76.6171° W |
| ZIP code | 27970 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3757740 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Roper
- Plymouth7.5 mi W
- Cape Colony9.8 mi N
- Creswell12.2 mi E
- Edenton12.5 mi N
- Jamesville16.5 mi W
- Windsor19.7 mi NW
- Pantego20.3 mi S
- Columbia21.3 mi E
- Hertford22.3 mi N
- Pinetown22.8 mi SW
- Belhaven23.2 mi S
- Chowan Beach23.8 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Roper
What county is Roper in?
Roper is in Washington County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Roper, NC?
485 people lived in Roper at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Roper, NC?
The ZIP code of Roper is 27970.
What is the elevation of Roper?
10 feet (3 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Roper?
Plymouth (7.5 mi), Cape Colony (9.8 mi), Creswell (12.2 mi), Edenton (12.5 mi), Jamesville (16.5 mi).
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