Norlina, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27563
Warren County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,008
- 27/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $36,287
- Median income Below-median income area
- $95,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Norlina pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 4th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 8th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 27
- people per sq mi
- 57%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27563 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 27563 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Norlina, Warren County, North Carolina, home to 5,008 residents across 183.4 square miles, a density of 27 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27563 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $36,287 (48% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,989. The poverty rate is 28.8%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $95,900 (63% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $688; owner occupancy is 56.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.8, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Warren County, so 27563 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 27563
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Norlina, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27563.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
21 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 5
Transportation and warehousing
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 5
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 5
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Construction 4
Construction
4 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 27563, Norlina, 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
5,008
Population
183.4
Area (sq mi)
27
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27563?
43.8
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
0.6%
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?
$36,287
Median Household Income
-48% vs state ZIP avg
$23,989
Per Capita Income
28.8%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
29.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 27563 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Norlina, 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)
$36,287 3rd percentile higher than 3% 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
2,616housing units
2,616
Total Housing Units
2,237
Occupied Units
379
Vacant Units
2.10
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$95,900
Median Home Value
-63% vs state ZIP avg
$688
Median Rent
1987
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 56 business establishments in ZIP 27563, employing approximately 479 people with a combined annual payroll of $14,531,000.
56
Businesses
479
Employees
$14.5M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 21 | 37.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 8.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 8.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 8.9% |
| Construction | 4 | 7.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 5.4% |
| Educational services | 3 | 5.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 5.4% |
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 27563 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27589
Warrenton (27589)
8,370 residents
- 27563
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 27563 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27563 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27589
Warrenton (27589)
$46,730 median income
- 27553
Manson (27553)
$43,952 median income
- 27563
Norlina (27563)
$36,287 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 27563 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 27563, 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 (5,008 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 27563 in?
ZIP code 27563 (Norlina) 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 27563?
ZIP code 27563 in Norlina, NC has a population of 5,008 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27563?
The median household income in ZIP 27563 is $36,287, which is 52% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27563?
The median home value in ZIP 27563 is $95,900, which is 66% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27563?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27563 is African American at 63.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27563?
ZIP code 27563 has 56 business establishments employing approximately 479 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27563?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27563 are: Retail trade (21), Transportation and warehousing (5), Accommodation and food services (5). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 27563?
In ZIP code 27563, 58.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.1% 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 27563?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27563 is 29.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 27563?
In ZIP code 27563, approximately 56.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 43.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27563?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27563 is 28.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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