Manson, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27553
Warren County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,937
- 31/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $43,952
- Median income Below-median income area
- $275,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 20.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Manson pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 8th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 38%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 31
- people per sq mi
- 65%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27553 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 27553 covers 96.0 square miles in Manson, Warren County, North Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,937 residents on file, a density of 31 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27553 reports a modest median household income of $43,952 (36% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,688. Unemployment is 15.1%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Median home value is $275,000 (6% above the average North Carolina ZIP) and median rent is $774; 65.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Warren County, so 27553 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 →
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 27553, Manson, 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
2,937
Population
96.0
Area (sq mi)
31
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27553?
48.2
Median Age
53.0%
Male
47.0%
Female
1.0%
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?
$43,952
Median Household Income
-36% vs state ZIP avg
$28,688
Per Capita Income
17.8%
Poverty Rate
15.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 27553 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Manson, 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)
$43,952 9th percentile higher than 9% of 749 North Carolina ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more North Carolina ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
847housing units
847
Total Housing Units
534
Occupied Units
313
Vacant Units
2.80
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$275,000
Median Home Value
+6% vs state ZIP avg
$774
Median Rent
1994
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 15 business establishments in ZIP 27553, employing approximately 215 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,443,000.
15
Businesses
215
Employees
$12.4M
Annual Payroll
1
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 20.0% |
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 27553 vs 27556 →
ZIP 27553 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
- 27563 5,008
Norlina (27563)
5,008 residents
- 23917 3,684
Boydton (23917)
3,684 residents
- 27553 2,937
Manson (27553)
2,937 residents
- 27556 346
Middleburg (27556)
346 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27553 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27553 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23917
Boydton (23917)
$73,965 median income
- 27537
Henderson (27537)
$57,834 median income
- 27553
Manson (27553)
$43,952 median income
- 27563
Norlina (27563)
$36,287 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 27553 ranks #3 of 4 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 27553, 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 (2,937 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 27553 in?
ZIP code 27553 (Manson) is located in Warren County, North Carolina. Warren County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/warren-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 27553?
ZIP code 27553 in Manson, NC has a population of 2,937 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27553?
The median household income in ZIP 27553 is $43,952, which is 42% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27553?
The median home value in ZIP 27553 is $275,000, which is 1% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27553?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27553 is White at 47.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27553?
ZIP code 27553 has 15 business establishments employing approximately 215 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 27553?
In ZIP code 27553, 62.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 27553?
In ZIP code 27553, approximately 65.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27553?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27553 is 17.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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