27553 ZIP Code — Manson, NC

Vance County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27553 is located in Manson, North Carolina, within Vance County. It covers approximately 38.56 square miles and serves a population of 1,613 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.

About ZIP code 27553

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 $180,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.

Median household income is $29,857. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 40% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 45% 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 35 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 27% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 27553 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a high rate of remote workers, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,613

population

38.56

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27553 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27553

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27553. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Manson	Acceptable
Manson	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27563 Norlina (6.3 mi) 27537 Henderson (8 mi) 27536 Henderson (11.9 mi) 23917 Boydton (12 mi) 23919 Bracey (12.4 mi) 27589 Warrenton (13.6 mi) 27507 Bullock (14.2 mi) 27551 Macon (14.5 mi) 23927 Clarksville (15.2 mi) 23915 Baskerville (16.7 mi) 23950 La Crosse (19.1 mi) 23950 La Crosse (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,613
Population density	42 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	181

Geography
Land area	38.56 sq mi
Water area	6.56 sq mi
Latitude	36.4692
Longitude	-78.3009
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	69.0%	57.8%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	21.7%	27.8%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	7.8%	12.8%	19.1%
Over $200k	1.5%	1.6%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,613

Population

People per sq mi

44.4

Median age

$29,857

Median household income

$21,123

Per capita income

$180,800

Median home value

$770

Median monthly rent

64.9%

Home ownership

22.0%

Poverty rate

18.4%

Unemployment

794

Housing units

23.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

106

25–34

119

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

111

65–74

125

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	365	22.6%
18 and over	1,248	77.4%
65 and over	374	23.2%
Median age	44.4 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 61.1%

White 36.9%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Two or more races 1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	996	61.1%
White	601	36.9%
Hispanic or Latino	16	1%
Two or more races	16	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	69.0%	57.8%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	21.7%	27.8%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	7.8%	12.8%	19.1%
Over $200k	1.5%	1.6%	6.0%

Under $10k 6.3%

$10k–$15k 13.9%

$15k–$25k 22.5%

$25k–$35k 12.5%

$35k–$50k 13.3%

$50k–$75k 3.0%

$75k–$100k 5.6%

$100k–$150k 17.4%

$150k–$200k 5.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.3%
$10k–$15k	13.9%
$15k–$25k	22.5%
$25k–$35k	12.5%
$35k–$50k	13.3%
$50k–$75k	3.0%
$75k–$100k	5.6%
$100k–$150k	17.4%
$150k–$200k	5.6%
Median income	$29,857

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.0%

$50k–$100k 15.1%

$100k–$150k 16.2%

$150k–$200k 16.8%

$200k–$300k 23.5%

$300k–$500k 12.2%

$500k–$1M 3.8%

$1M+ 2.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$180,800
Median rent / month	$770
Owner occupied	64.9%
Renter occupied	35.1%
Vacant	42.7%
Single-family detached	55.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	44.5%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	3.15

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	14.6%
2000–2009	12.1%
1990–1999	29.2%
1980–1989	13.3%
1970–1979	15.2%
1960–1969	0.6%
1950–1959	10.1%
1940–1949	1.0%
1939 or earlier	4.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.1%
2 bedrooms	28.1%
3 bedrooms	56.5%
4 bedrooms	10.6%
5+ bedrooms	2.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.2%
1 vehicle	32.5%
2 vehicles	32.5%
3 or more	23.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.6%
Electricity	83.9%
Propane / LP gas	13.0%
Fuel oil	1.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	241	42.3%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	84	14.7%
Female householder, no spouse	245	43.0%
Households with children under 18	157	27.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	220	38.6%
Average household size	2.81

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.9%	39.8%
Married	51.1%	46.2%
Separated	0.2%	0.0%
Widowed	2.0%	12.7%
Divorced	11.8%	1.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 11.0%

HS graduate 41.4%

Some college, no degree 8.4%

Associate's degree 13.8%

Bachelor's degree 17.8%

Graduate / professional 6.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.6%
Bachelor's or higher	23.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	183	52.7%
High school	64	18.4%
College / grad school	100	28.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.0%

Other services 19.0%

Retail trade 17.2%

Manufacturing 11.7%

Wholesale trade 11.0%

Public administration 5.3%

Construction 3.5%

Professional & management 3.3%

Agriculture & mining 2.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	46.1%
Service	6.2%
Sales & office	17.9%
Natural resources & construction	4.4%
Production & transportation	25.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.9%
Government	14.8%
Self-employed	1.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	67.9%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	26.5%
Other means	5.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.5

Poverty

All people 22.0%

Under 18 years 52.5%

18 and over 14.1%

Married-couple families 7.1%

Female-led households 52.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.7%
Retirement income	52.8%
Supplemental Security	8.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	40.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.3%
High blood pressure	43.1%
High cholesterol	32.9%
Diabetes	14.8%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	25.1%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	7.2%
Cancer	5.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.9%
Binge drinking	15.0%
No physical activity	28.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.2%
Depression	18.7%
Fair or poor health	19.6%
Poor mental health	14.5%
Poor physical health	12.3%
No health insurance	24.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.2%
Visited dentist	53.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	21.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	97	7.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.0%
Under 18	1.9%
18–64 years	14.6%
65 and over	41.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.8%
Public insurance	59.8%
No insurance	4.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,495	92.7%
Spanish	33	2.2%
Other Indo-European	33	2.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,611	99.9%
Born in same state	1,611	99.9%
Born in different state	1,123	69.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.1%
Not a US citizen	2	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	209	13%
Italian	94	5.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	38	2.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.3%
Internet access	86.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27553

What city is ZIP code 27553 in?

ZIP code 27553 is primarily assigned to Manson, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27553 in?

ZIP code 27553 falls within Vance County, North Carolina.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27553?

22% of residents in ZIP code 27553 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 27553 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 27553 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 27553?

The median household income in ZIP code 27553 is $29,857, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27553?

The median home value in ZIP code 27553 is $180,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 27553 in?

ZIP code 27553 observes the EST timezone.