Middleburg, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27556
Vance County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 346
- 70/sq mi Moderate-density area
- 6.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Middleburg has 346 residents, placing it in the 14th percentile of the 33,099 US ZIP codes with a reported population, at 70 people per square mile.
Source: USPS ZIP record + U.S. Census Bureau ZIP population. Rank compares ZIP 27556 against every US ZIP with a reported population; income/home-value percentiles are not available for this ZIP.
ZIP code 27556 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Middleburg, Vance County, North Carolina, home to just 346 residents across 4.9 square miles, a density of 70 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 27556, but per-capita income is $17,623. The poverty rate is 49.3%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. The ACS does not report a median home value for this ZIP, so housing cost context is limited to the available tenure and rent fields.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 6.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 18.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Vance County, so 27556 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 27556, Middleburg, 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
346
Population
4.9
Area (sq mi)
70
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27556?
18.6
Median Age
45.1%
Male
54.9%
Female
8.5%
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?
$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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
43housing units
43
Total Housing Units
41
Occupied Units
2
Vacant Units
3.44
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
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.
- 27537
Henderson (27537)
24,319 residents
- 27536
Henderson (27536)
17,289 residents
- 27563 5,008
Norlina (27563)
5,008 residents
- 27553 2,937
Manson (27553)
2,937 residents
- 27556 346
Middleburg (27556)
346 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27556 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
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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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