Vance County, NC ZIP Codes
North Carolina (NC) · 6 ZIP codes · 5 cities
6
ZIP codes
42,185
population (2021)
-7.1%
pop change since 2010
37181
FIPS code
Vance County ZIP code map
About Vance County
Vance County is located in North Carolina and contains 6 ZIP codes across 5 cities and communities.
The county's population was 42,185 as of 2021,
a decrease of
7.1% from 45,422 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Vance County is 37181.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 42,185 |
| 2010 population | 45,422 |
| Change | -7.1% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| FIPS code | 37181 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Vance County
ZIP codes for Vance County, NC (6)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27536 | Henderson | Vance | View map |
| 27537 | Henderson | Vance | View map |
| 27544 | Kittrell | Vance | View map |
| 27553 | Manson | Vance | View map |
| 27556 | Middleburg | Vance | View map |
| 27584 | Townsville | Vance | View map |
Demographics & statistics
45,013
Population
40.6
Median age
$48,938
Median household income
$26,402
Per capita income
$142,825
Median home value
$832
Median monthly rent
61.2%
Home ownership
18.1%
Poverty rate
9.2%
Unemployment
13,763
Housing units
20.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,381
Under 5
1,482
1,071
5–9
1,150
1,795
10–14
1,927
1,471
15–19
1,578
1,279
20–24
1,372
2,722
25–34
2,920
2,210
35–44
2,372
2,800
45–54
3,005
1,659
55–59
1,780
1,336
60–64
1,434
2,422
65–74
2,598
1,229
75–84
1,319
338
85+
363
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Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10,752 | 22.8% |
| 18 and over | 34,261 | 77.3% |
| 65 and over | 8,269 | 19.4% |
| Median age | 40.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
45.4%
White
40.2%
Hispanic or Latino
5.1%
Two or more races
4.9%
Other race
3.3%
Asian
0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 21,545 | 45.4% |
| White | 19,061 | 40.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,413 | 5.1% |
| Two or more races | 2,317 | 4.9% |
| Other race | 1,577 | 3.3% |
| Asian | 339 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 174 | 0.4% |
Household income
Under $10k
6.9%
$10k–$15k
7.1%
$15k–$25k
13.4%
$25k–$35k
10.5%
$35k–$50k
15.3%
$50k–$75k
14.8%
$75k–$100k
9.4%
$100k–$150k
16.4%
$150k–$200k
5.1%
$200k+
1.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 7.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 13.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 9.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.1% |
| $200k+ | 1.1% |
| Median income | $48,938 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
11.0%
$50k–$100k
21.6%
$100k–$150k
20.9%
$150k–$200k
17.1%
$200k–$300k
15.4%
$300k–$500k
9.9%
$500k–$1M
3.6%
$1M+
0.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $142,825 |
| Median rent / month | $832 |
| Owner occupied | 61.2% |
| Renter occupied | 38.8% |
| Vacant | 21.7% |
| Single-family detached | 60.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.1% |
| Mobile homes | 29.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.72 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 22.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 16.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 5.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 52.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.2% |
| 3 or more | 28.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 8.6% |
| Electricity | 75.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 9.5% |
| Fuel oil | 3.8% |
| Wood | 1.9% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,489 | 38.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,061 | 5.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,952 | 18.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 6,628 | 37.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,674 | 30.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,939 | 35.4% |
| Average household size | 2.61 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 38.3% | 34.9% |
| Married | 45.3% | 37.3% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 11.9% |
| Divorced | 12.0% | 12.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.6%
Some HS, no diploma
10.4%
HS graduate
35.6%
Some college, no degree
18.6%
Associate's degree
10.5%
Bachelor's degree
13.4%
Graduate / professional
6.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 85.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 20.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 634 | 4.4% |
| Kindergarten | 441 | 2.5% |
| Elementary school | 5,181 | 49.8% |
| High school | 2,354 | 22.9% |
| College / grad school | 1,750 | 20.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.9%
Retail trade
16.3%
Manufacturing
13.2%
Other services
8.5%
Professional & management
8.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.6%
Construction
5.7%
Public administration
4.8%
Wholesale trade
3.9%
Transportation & utilities
3.1%
Finance & real estate
3.0%
Agriculture & mining
2.7%
Information
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.6% |
| Service | 15.2% |
| Sales & office | 20.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.1% |
| Production & transportation | 21.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.9% |
| Government | 17.1% |
| Self-employed | 3.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.3% |
| Carpool | 5.8% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.9% |
| Other means | 2.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.4 |
Poverty
All people
18.1%
Under 18 years
30.0%
18 and over
14.8%
Married-couple families
4.7%
Female-led households
29.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 39.8% |
| Retirement income | 34.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 8.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 26.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 42.2% |
| High cholesterol | 34.6% |
| Heart disease | 7.6% |
| Stroke | 4.7% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| Arthritis | 27.6% |
| Kidney disease | 3.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.4% |
| Cancer | 5.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 13.4% |
| No physical activity | 29.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 20.5% |
| Poor mental health | 15.6% |
| Poor physical health | 13.3% |
| No health insurance | 23.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 80.4% |
| Visited dentist | 54.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.0% |
| Teeth loss | 21.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,518 | 6.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 3.4% |
| 18–64 years | 13.8% |
| 65 and over | 40.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 56.7% |
| Public insurance | 49.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 42,150 | 93.3% |
| Spanish | 1,283 | 3.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,138 | 2.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 79 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 66 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 42,814 | 96.0% |
| Born in same state | 42,593 | 95.8% |
| Born in different state | 33,046 | 72.6% |
| Foreign born | 221 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,199 | 4.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 446 | 40.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 3,894 | 8.7% |
| French | 3,341 | 7.4% |
| Italian | 1,828 | 4.1% |
| English | 186 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 87 | 0.2% |
| Polish | 47 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 8 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.8% |
| Internet access | 89.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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