27556 ZIP Code — Middleburg, NC

Vance County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27556 is located in Middleburg, North Carolina, within Vance County. It covers approximately 2.11 square miles and serves a population of 225 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.

About ZIP code 27556

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 40 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 36%.

Overall, ZIP code 27556 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

225

population

2.11

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27556 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27556

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27556. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Middleburg	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	225
Population density	107 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	181

Geography
Land area	2.11 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	36.4007
Longitude	-78.3248
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	54.8%	57.8%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	4.8%	27.8%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	40.5%	12.8%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.6%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

225

Population

107

People per sq mi

33.8

Median age

Median household income

$45,819

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

81.2%

Home ownership

39.1%

Poverty rate

12.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

24.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	73	32.4%
18 and over	152	67.6%
65 and over	67	29.8%
Median age	33.8 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 75.6%

White 20.9%

Two or more races 3.6%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	170	75.6%
White	47	20.9%
Two or more races	8	3.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.8%	57.8%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	4.8%	27.8%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	40.5%	12.8%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.6%	6.0%

Under $10k 18.8%

$15k–$25k 4.7%

$25k–$35k 5.9%

$50k–$75k 11.8%

$75k–$100k 2.4%

$100k–$150k 7.1%

$150k–$200k 49.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	18.8%
$15k–$25k	4.7%
$25k–$35k	5.9%
$50k–$75k	11.8%
$75k–$100k	2.4%
$100k–$150k	7.1%
$150k–$200k	49.4%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 34.8%

$100k–$150k 8.7%

$200k–$300k 56.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	81.2%
Renter occupied	18.8%
Vacant	5.6%
Single-family detached	76.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.8%
Median rooms	10.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.14

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	1.1%
1990–1999	21.1%
1980–1989	5.6%
1970–1979	4.4%
1960–1969	7.8%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	60.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	5.6%
3 bedrooms	45.6%
4 bedrooms	48.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.2%
1 vehicle	70.6%
2 vehicles	9.4%
3 or more	18.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.9%
Electricity	45.9%
Propane / LP gas	5.9%
Fuel oil	42.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	9	10.6%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	6	7.1%
Female householder, no spouse	70	82.4%
Households with children under 18	25	29.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	56	65.9%
Average household size	2.62

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	69.8%	40.2%
Married	23.3%	10.7%
Separated	0.0%	1.8%
Widowed	0.0%	42.0%
Divorced	7.0%	5.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 1.4%

HS graduate 42.8%

Some college, no degree 17.9%

Associate's degree 13.1%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 24.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.6%
Bachelor's or higher	24.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	31	50.8%
Kindergarten	4	6.6%
Elementary school	23	37.7%
High school	3	4.9%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 20.5%

Finance & real estate 20.5%

Education & healthcare 20.5%

Retail trade 13.7%

Construction 11.0%

Manufacturing 9.6%

Public administration 4.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	46.6%
Service	11.0%
Sales & office	8.2%
Natural resources & construction	11.0%
Production & transportation	23.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	61.6%
Government	13.7%
Self-employed	24.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	94.5%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	40.4

Poverty

All people 39.1%

Under 18 years 79.5%

18 and over 19.7%

Married-couple families 33.3%

Female-led households 57.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	74.1%
Retirement income	60.0%
Supplemental Security	1.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	37.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.9%
High blood pressure	44.2%
High cholesterol	34.0%
Diabetes	16.1%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	11.5%
Arthritis	27.8%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	5.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.6%
Binge drinking	12.3%
No physical activity	29.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.8%
Depression	20.7%
Fair or poor health	20.4%
Poor mental health	15.7%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	22.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.4%
Visited dentist	55.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	19.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	4	2.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	35.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	29.4%
65 and over	82.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	42.2%
Public insurance	77.8%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	182	80.9%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	223	99.1%
Born in same state	223	99.1%
Born in different state	199	88.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.9%
Not a US citizen	2	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	15	6.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	2	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.8%
Internet access	50.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27556

What city is ZIP code 27556 in?

ZIP code 27556 is primarily assigned to Middleburg, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27556 in?

ZIP code 27556 falls within Vance County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 27556 have a large retiree population?

74% of households in ZIP code 27556 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27556?

39% of residents in ZIP code 27556 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 27556 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 27556 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 27556 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 27556 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 27556 in?

ZIP code 27556 observes the EST timezone.