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ZIP Code 27556

Vance County, North Carolina — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

346
70/sq mi
6.3%
Bachelor's or higher

ZIP code 27556 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 4.9 square miles in Middleburg, Vance County, North Carolina. The area is home to 346 residents, producing a population density of 70 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 27556 against North Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 27556 sits at , while per-capita income is $17,623. The poverty rate stands at 49.3% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 53.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 27556 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 6.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 18.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Vance County, so you can benchmark 27556 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 27556, Middleburg, NC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

346

Population

4.9

Area (sq mi)

70

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 27556?

18.6

Median Age

45.1%

Male

54.9%

Female

8.5%

Foreign-Born

White 8.5%
African American 71.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 18.3%

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?

$17,623

Per Capita Income

49.3%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 41.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

43

Total Housing Units

41

Occupied Units

2

Vacant Units

3.44

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 53.7%
Renter 46.3%

1987

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 7 business establishments in ZIP 27556, employing approximately 67 people with a combined annual payroll of $837,000.

7

Businesses

67

Employees

$837K

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 3 42.9%
Other services (except public administration) 3 42.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 27556 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27556 ranks #5 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
27553 Manson, NC 2,937 5.2 mi
27563 Norlina, NC 5,008 4.5 mi
27537 Henderson, NC 24,319 5.4 mi
27536 Henderson, NC 17,289 7.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 27556 in?
ZIP code 27556 (Middleburg) 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 27556?
ZIP code 27556 in Middleburg, NC has a population of 346 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27556?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27556 is African American at 71.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27556?
ZIP code 27556 has 7 business establishments employing approximately 67 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 27556?
In ZIP code 27556, 41.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 6.3% 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 27556?
In ZIP code 27556, approximately 53.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 46.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27556?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27556 is 49.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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