27537 ZIP Code — Henderson, NC

Vance County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27537 is located in Henderson, North Carolina, within Vance County. It covers approximately 185.65 square miles and serves a population of 23,698 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.

About ZIP code 27537

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $139,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $52,709. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 27537 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

23,698

population

185.65

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27537 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27537

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27537. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Henderson	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27536 Henderson (3.9 mi) 27553 Manson (8 mi) 27544 Kittrell (12.6 mi) 27507 Bullock (13 mi) 27563 Norlina (13.2 mi) 27589 Warrenton (13.9 mi) 27565 Oxford (15.1 mi) 27525 Franklinton (18.4 mi) 27551 Macon (18.4 mi) 23927 Clarksville (19 mi) 23917 Boydton (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	23,698
Population density	128 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	181

Geography
Land area	185.65 sq mi
Water area	11.06 sq mi
Latitude	36.3719
Longitude	-78.3791
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	252

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.7%	57.8%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	31.0%	27.8%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	14.3%	12.8%	19.1%
Over $200k	2.0%	1.6%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

23,698

Population

128

People per sq mi

43.3

Median age

$52,709

Median household income

$28,233

Per capita income

$139,900

Median home value

$898

Median monthly rent

71.3%

Home ownership

14.2%

Poverty rate

7.2%

Unemployment

8,205

Housing units

17.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

553

Under 5

568

687

5–9

707

982

10–14

1,010

832

15–19

856

502

20–24

515

1,367

25–34

1,404

1,130

35–44

1,161

1,554

45–54

1,598

854

55–59

877

833

60–64

856

1,421

65–74

1,461

813

75–84

836

158

85+

163

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	5,673	23.9%
18 and over	18,025	76.1%
65 and over	4,852	20.5%
Median age	43.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 47%

Black or African American 38.8%

Two or more races 6.6%

Hispanic or Latino 4%

Other race 2.3%

Asian 0.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	11,598	47%
Black or African American	9,569	38.8%
Two or more races	1,618	6.6%
Hispanic or Latino	983	4%
Other race	577	2.3%
Asian	230	0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	106	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.7%	57.8%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	31.0%	27.8%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	14.3%	12.8%	19.1%
Over $200k	2.0%	1.6%	6.0%

Under $10k 5.7%

$10k–$15k 2.6%

$15k–$25k 11.1%

$25k–$35k 11.1%

$35k–$50k 18.3%

$50k–$75k 13.9%

$75k–$100k 14.0%

$100k–$150k 16.0%

$150k–$200k 5.0%

$200k+ 2.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.7%
$10k–$15k	2.6%
$15k–$25k	11.1%
$25k–$35k	11.1%
$35k–$50k	18.3%
$50k–$75k	13.9%
$75k–$100k	14.0%
$100k–$150k	16.0%
$150k–$200k	5.0%
$200k+	2.4%
Median income	$52,709

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.9%

$50k–$100k 21.2%

$100k–$150k 19.9%

$150k–$200k 17.3%

$200k–$300k 16.3%

$300k–$500k 8.3%

$500k–$1M 3.9%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$139,900
Median rent / month	$898
Owner occupied	71.3%
Renter occupied	28.7%
Vacant	17.0%
Single-family detached	59.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	36.2%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.60

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	7.3%
2000–2009	16.0%
1990–1999	23.7%
1980–1989	15.3%
1970–1979	16.0%
1960–1969	7.7%
1950–1959	4.5%
1940–1949	2.6%
1939 or earlier	6.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	2.8%
2 bedrooms	19.6%
3 bedrooms	61.7%
4 bedrooms	12.4%
5+ bedrooms	2.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.4%
1 vehicle	27.9%
2 vehicles	34.2%
3 or more	33.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.0%
Electricity	77.0%
Propane / LP gas	10.2%
Fuel oil	4.4%
Wood	5.1%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	4,129	46.2%
Cohabiting couple	616	6.9%
Male householder, no spouse	1,234	13.8%
Female householder, no spouse	2,956	33.1%
Households with children under 18	3,021	33.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,447	38.6%
Average household size	2.63

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.3%	31.5%
Married	48.7%	42.1%
Separated	2.4%	6.1%
Widowed	3.4%	10.3%
Divorced	14.2%	10.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.3%

Some HS, no diploma 8.7%

HS graduate 37.8%

Some college, no degree 23.0%

Associate's degree 8.5%

Bachelor's degree 12.7%

Graduate / professional 4.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.9%
Bachelor's or higher	17.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	343	6.3%
Kindergarten	365	6.7%
Elementary school	2,818	52.1%
High school	1,336	24.7%
College / grad school	550	10.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.5%

Retail trade 16.0%

Manufacturing 13.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.6%

Construction 6.6%

Public administration 5.3%

Transportation & utilities 4.9%

Professional & management 4.6%

Wholesale trade 3.5%

Other services 3.3%

Finance & real estate 3.2%

Information 2.4%

Agriculture & mining 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.0%
Service	23.2%
Sales & office	18.1%
Natural resources & construction	7.6%
Production & transportation	22.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.8%
Government	15.7%
Self-employed	4.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.0%
Carpool	9.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	8.4%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.2

Poverty

All people 14.2%

Under 18 years 18.4%

18 and over 12.9%

Married-couple families 5.3%

Female-led households 18.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.0%
Retirement income	32.3%
Supplemental Security	8.0%
Cash public assistance	3.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.9%
High blood pressure	40.4%
High cholesterol	35.5%
Diabetes	13.8%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	27.6%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	6.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.3%
Binge drinking	13.5%
No physical activity	28.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.9%
Depression	22.4%
Fair or poor health	19.1%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	13.0%
No health insurance	22.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.6%
Visited dentist	57.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	19.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,679	9.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.4%
Under 18	7.1%
18–64 years	15.7%
65 and over	39.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.9%
Public insurance	46.7%
No insurance	12.4%
Uninsured under 19	8.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	22,577	95.3%
Spanish	646	2.9%
Other Indo-European	561	2.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	37	0.2%
Other languages	48	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	22,670	95.7%
Born in same state	22,508	95.0%
Born in different state	17,832	75.2%
Foreign born	162	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	1,028	4.3%
Not a US citizen	91	8.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	2,248	9.5%
French	1,872	7.9%
Italian	802	3.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	87	0.4%
English	32	0.1%
Polish	24	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.7%
Internet access	90.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27537

What city is ZIP code 27537 in?

ZIP code 27537 is primarily assigned to Henderson, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27537 in?

ZIP code 27537 falls within Vance County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 27537 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 27537 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27537?

The median home value in ZIP code 27537 is $139,900.

Does ZIP code 27537 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 27537 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 27537?

ZIP code 27537 has an estimated population of 23,698 residents, with a density of 128 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 27537 in?

ZIP code 27537 observes the EST timezone.