27536 ZIP Code — Henderson, NC

Vance County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27536 is located in Henderson, North Carolina, within Vance County. It covers approximately 12.10 square miles and serves a population of 15,383 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.

About ZIP code 27536

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $108,800. Renters make up the majority at 64%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $39,028. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 34% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 27536 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

15,383

population

12.10

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27536 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27536

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27536. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Henderson	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27537 Henderson (3.9 mi) 27544 Kittrell (8.8 mi) 27553 Manson (11.9 mi) 27565 Oxford (13.3 mi) 27507 Bullock (14.4 mi) 27525 Franklinton (14.6 mi) 27589 Warrenton (15.4 mi) 27563 Norlina (16.9 mi) 27581 Stem (19.5 mi) 27549 Louisburg (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	15,383
Population density	1,271 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	181

Geography
Land area	12.10 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	36.3218
Longitude	-78.4124
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	252

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.7%	57.8%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	22.4%	27.8%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	7.8%	12.8%	19.1%
Over $200k	1.1%	1.6%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

15,383

Population

1,271

People per sq mi

34.1

Median age

$39,028

Median household income

$22,656

Per capita income

$108,800

Median home value

$797

Median monthly rent

35.8%

Home ownership

26.1%

Poverty rate

8.4%

Unemployment

3,317

Housing units

17.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

589

Under 5

773

279

5–9

367

573

10–14

752

456

15–19

598

597

20–24

783

877

25–34

1,152

768

35–44

1,008

788

45–54

1,033

508

55–59

666

268

60–64

352

541

65–74

711

279

75–84

367

129

85+

169

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,879	25.2%
18 and over	11,504	74.8%
65 and over	2,196	14.3%
Median age	34.1 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 58.8%

White 25.3%

Hispanic or Latino 6.7%

Other race 4.6%

Two or more races 3.5%

Asian 0.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	9,691	58.8%
White	4,171	25.3%
Hispanic or Latino	1,110	6.7%
Other race	762	4.6%
Two or more races	582	3.5%
Asian	109	0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	68	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.7%	57.8%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	22.4%	27.8%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	7.8%	12.8%	19.1%
Over $200k	1.1%	1.6%	6.0%

Under $10k 9.8%

$10k–$15k 11.2%

$15k–$25k 14.4%

$25k–$35k 8.8%

$35k–$50k 14.0%

$50k–$75k 22.0%

$75k–$100k 6.6%

$100k–$150k 7.7%

$150k–$200k 3.8%

$200k+ 1.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.8%
$10k–$15k	11.2%
$15k–$25k	14.4%
$25k–$35k	8.8%
$35k–$50k	14.0%
$50k–$75k	22.0%
$75k–$100k	6.6%
$100k–$150k	7.7%
$150k–$200k	3.8%
$200k+	1.5%
Median income	$39,028

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.8%

$50k–$100k 33.6%

$100k–$150k 18.3%

$150k–$200k 14.5%

$200k–$300k 13.6%

$300k–$500k 6.3%

$500k–$1M 1.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$108,800
Median rent / month	$797
Owner occupied	35.8%
Renter occupied	64.2%
Vacant	17.0%
Single-family detached	67.4%
Large apartment buildings	4.1%
Mobile homes	2.3%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.84

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.1%
2000–2009	2.5%
1990–1999	7.6%
1980–1989	14.2%
1970–1979	19.3%
1960–1969	23.5%
1950–1959	18.8%
1940–1949	6.3%
1939 or earlier	5.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	11.7%
2 bedrooms	38.8%
3 bedrooms	38.3%
4 bedrooms	7.8%
5+ bedrooms	2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.3%
1 vehicle	43.6%
2 vehicles	24.3%
3 or more	19.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	27.7%
Electricity	66.5%
Propane / LP gas	0.7%
Fuel oil	3.0%
Wood	0.2%
No fuel used	1.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,367	23.2%
Cohabiting couple	232	3.9%
Male householder, no spouse	1,243	21.1%
Female householder, no spouse	3,062	51.9%
Households with children under 18	2,076	35.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,646	27.9%
Average household size	2.54

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	53.1%	46.0%
Married	30.4%	21.7%
Separated	3.9%	5.0%
Widowed	2.3%	10.7%
Divorced	10.4%	16.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.2%

Some HS, no diploma 13.0%

HS graduate 31.7%

Some college, no degree 23.6%

Associate's degree 9.3%

Bachelor's degree 12.3%

Graduate / professional 5.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.9%
Bachelor's or higher	17.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	259	6.7%
Kindergarten	66	1.7%
Elementary school	1,846	47.4%
High school	746	19.2%
College / grad school	974	25.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 19.8%

Education & healthcare 18.1%

Retail trade 15.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.3%

Professional & management 9.8%

Construction 5.5%

Finance & real estate 5.2%

Other services 3.5%

Public administration 3.4%

Transportation & utilities 3.3%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Information 1.2%

Agriculture & mining 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.8%
Service	18.5%
Sales & office	23.3%
Natural resources & construction	6.4%
Production & transportation	21.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.3%
Government	15.0%
Self-employed	3.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.3%
Carpool	9.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	8.1%
Other means	1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.4

Poverty

All people 26.1%

Under 18 years 37.1%

18 and over 22.4%

Married-couple families 3.4%

Female-led households 40.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.4%
Retirement income	22.0%
Supplemental Security	14.1%
Cash public assistance	5.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	33.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.9%
High blood pressure	45.9%
High cholesterol	35.9%
Diabetes	17.4%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	5.8%
Asthma	11.6%
Arthritis	30.8%
Kidney disease	4.7%
Pulmonary disease	9.9%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.7%
Binge drinking	11.3%
No physical activity	33.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.3%
Depression	21.7%
Fair or poor health	24.7%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	15.3%
No health insurance	26.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.2%
Visited dentist	51.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	24.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	541	4.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.8%
Under 18	3.8%
18–64 years	17.7%
65 and over	44.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	46.2%
Public insurance	53.0%
No insurance	13.9%
Uninsured under 19	6.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	14,021	91.1%
Spanish	453	3.2%
Other Indo-European	393	2.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	42	0.3%
Other languages	18	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	14,450	93.9%
Born in same state	14,391	93.6%
Born in different state	10,841	70.5%
Foreign born	59	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	933	6.1%
Not a US citizen	300	32.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,349	8.8%
French	817	5.3%
Italian	628	4.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	137	0.9%
Polish	20	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.4%
Internet access	88.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27536

What city is ZIP code 27536 in?

ZIP code 27536 is primarily assigned to Henderson, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27536 in?

ZIP code 27536 falls within Vance County, North Carolina.

Is ZIP code 27536 mostly rentals?

64% of occupied units in ZIP code 27536 are renter-occupied.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27536?

26% of residents in ZIP code 27536 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27536?

The median home value in ZIP code 27536 is $108,800.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 27536?

Health data for ZIP code 27536 shows elevated rates of diabetes (17%) and smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 27536 in?

ZIP code 27536 observes the EST timezone.