Henderson, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27536
Vance County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 17,289
- 523/sq mi High-density area
- $39,985
- Median income Below-median income area
- $131,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Henderson pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- 6th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 20th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 523
- people per sq mi
- 38%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27536 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 27536 (Henderson, NC) rose +27.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 170.5 in 2023 to 217.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 27536 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Henderson, Vance County, North Carolina, home to 17,289 residents across 33.1 square miles, a density of 523 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27536 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $39,985 (42% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,115. Economic pressure is pronounced: 26.5% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 11.5%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $131,000 (50% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $861; owner occupancy is 37.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.2, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Vance County, so 27536 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 27536
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Henderson, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27536.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
117 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
99 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
64 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
62 establishments
- Finance and insurance 40
Finance and insurance
40 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 27536, Henderson, NC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
17,289
Population
33.1
Area (sq mi)
523
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27536?
37.2
Median Age
44.6%
Male
55.4%
Female
6.3%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$39,985
Median Household Income
-42% vs state ZIP avg
$24,115
Per Capita Income
26.5%
Poverty Rate
11.5%
Unemployment Rate
20.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 27536 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Henderson, NC household income vs. every North Carolina ZIP code
Median household income among 749 reporting North Carolina ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$39,985 6th percentile higher than 6% of 749 North Carolina ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
7,615housing units
7,615
Total Housing Units
6,342
Occupied Units
1,273
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$131,000
Median Home Value
-50% vs state ZIP avg
$861
Median Rent
1967
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+27.8%
YoY Change (2024)
218
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+118%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 27536 have increased 27.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +118% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -0.1% | 119 |
| 2021 | +20.2% | 143 |
| 2022 | +24.7% | 179 |
| 2023 | -4.6% | 171 |
| 2024 | +27.8% | 218 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 569 business establishments in ZIP 27536, employing approximately 9,006 people with a combined annual payroll of $374,035,000.
569
Businesses
9,006
Employees
$374.0M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 117 | 20.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 99 | 17.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 64 | 11.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 62 | 10.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 40 | 7.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 37 | 6.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 36 | 6.3% |
| Construction | 25 | 4.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 17 | 3.0% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 2.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 14 | 2.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 2.1% |
| Information | 9 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 7 | 1.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 6 | 1.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 1.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 27536 vs 27537 →
ZIP 27536 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27537
Henderson (27537)
24,319 residents
- 27536
Henderson (27536)
17,289 residents
- 27544 4,449
Kittrell (27544)
4,449 residents
- 27556 346
Middleburg (27556)
346 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27536 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27536 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27544
Kittrell (27544)
$66,304 median income
- 27537
Henderson (27537)
$57,834 median income
- 27536
Henderson (27536)
$39,985 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 27536 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 27536, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (17,289 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 27536 in?
ZIP code 27536 (Henderson) is located in Vance County, North Carolina. Vance County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/vance-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 27536?
ZIP code 27536 in Henderson, NC has a population of 17,289 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27536?
The median household income in ZIP 27536 is $39,985, which is 48% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27536?
The median home value in ZIP 27536 is $131,000, which is 53% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27536?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27536 is African American at 62.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27536?
ZIP code 27536 has 569 business establishments employing approximately 9,006 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27536?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27536 are: Retail trade (117), Health care and social assistance (99), Other services (except public administration) (64). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27536?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27536 increased by 27.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 118%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 27536?
In ZIP code 27536, 50.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 27536?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27536 is 20.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 27536?
In ZIP code 27536, approximately 37.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 62.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27536?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27536 is 26.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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