Ruffin
Census-designated place in Rockingham County, North Carolina

Ruffin is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Rockingham County, North Carolina, with 322 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 712 ft (217 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Reidsville, 10.5 miles SW.
- 322residents (2020 Census)
- 712 ftelevation · 217 m
- 4.6 sq miland area · 11.8 km²
- 71 / sq mipopulation density
- 27326ZIP code
About Ruffin
Ruffin is an unincorporated community located in Rockingham County, North Carolina, United States.
In 2023, the population estimate was 501.
Text: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
Ruffin weather: 7-day forecast
Loading the National Weather Service forecast…
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA).
Live webcams in Ruffin
Webcams: Windy.com
Do you know Ruffin? Tell us about it
Help other travelers: share what makes Ruffin special. We review every message before publishing it.
Map of Ruffin
Tap any street on the map to see it in Street View below. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Ruffin Street View
Drag the image to look around and tap the arrows on the ground to move. If it says there is no imagery, tap a nearby street on the map above.
Open in Google Maps ›Ruffin, NC population
Ruffin had 322 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 322 |
|---|---|
| Density | 71 per sq mi (27 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ruffin at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Rockingham County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 322 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.55 sq mi (11.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km²) |
| Elevation | 712 ft (217 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.4372° N, 79.5345° W |
| ZIP code | 27326 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3758340 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ruffin
- Reidsville10.5 mi SW
- Yanceyville10.8 mi E
- Danville, VA12.2 mi NE
- Eden12.3 mi W
- Wentworth12.6 mi W
- Sandy Level, VA14.3 mi NW
- Altamahaw16.9 mi S
- Mount Hermon, VA17.2 mi N
- Ossipee18.7 mi S
- Milton19.4 mi E
- Blairs, VA20.1 mi NE
- Ridgeway, VA20.4 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Ruffin
What county is Ruffin in?
Ruffin is in Rockingham County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Ruffin, NC?
322 people lived in Ruffin at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ruffin, NC?
The ZIP code of Ruffin is 27326.
What is the elevation of Ruffin?
712 feet (217 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ruffin?
Reidsville (10.5 mi), Yanceyville (10.8 mi), Danville (12.2 mi), Eden (12.3 mi), Wentworth (12.6 mi).
Last updated: