27536 ZIP Code
Henderson, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 27536 |
| City/Town: | Henderson |
| County: | Vance |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 15,383 |
| Median Household Income: | $39,028 |
| Per Capita Income: | $28,441 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,109 |
| Median Home Value: | $108,800 |
| Land Area: | 12.1 sq miles
31.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 36.3259, -78.4068 |
Population Information (27536 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 15,383 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,653 | 43.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 8,730 | 56.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 34.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,362 | 8.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 646 | 4.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,325 | 8.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,054 | 6.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,380 | 9.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,029 | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,776 | 11.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,821 | 11.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,174 | 7.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 620 | 4.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,252 | 8.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 646 | 4.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 298 | 1.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (27536 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $108,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $797 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,109 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,904 | 83.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,205 | 17.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,112 | 35.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,792 | 64.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (27536 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 9,616 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 498 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,246 | 13.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,046 | 31.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,268 | 23.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 891 | 9.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,185 | 12.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 482 | 5.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 81.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 17.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (27536 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $39,028 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $53,931 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $52,865 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $28,441 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (27536 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,003 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,414 | 91.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 589 | 8.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,959 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,217 | 81.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 965 | 15.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 197 | 3.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 35 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (27536 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 4,171 | 27.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 9,691 | 63.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 68 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 109 | 0.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 762 | 5.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 582 | 3.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,110 | 7.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,525 | 9.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,220 | 7.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 81 | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 54 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 170 | 1.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (27536 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 580 | 9.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 663 | 11.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 852 | 14.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 518 | 8.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 829 | 14.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,300 | 22.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 390 | 6.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 455 | 7.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 226 | 3.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 91 | 1.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (27536 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,971 | 77.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 585 | 9.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 97 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 109 | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 506 | 7.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (27536 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 45 | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 350 | 5.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,270 | 19.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 74 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 966 | 15.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 214 | 3.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 76 | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 334 | 5.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 627 | 9.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,159 | 18.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 856 | 13.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 227 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 216 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (27536 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 26.1% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (27536 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 12,999 | 84.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 6,970 | 45.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,996 | 52.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,098 | 13.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (27536 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,190 | 71.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,856 | 31.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,299 | 22.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 831 | 14.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 306 | 5.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,999 | 33.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (27536 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,791 | 67.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 186 | 2.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 589 | 8.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 408 | 5.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 626 | 8.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 53 | 0.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 291 | 4.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 165 | 2.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (27536 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 148 | 2.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 179 | 2.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 543 | 7.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,010 | 14.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,369 | 19.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,674 | 23.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,334 | 18.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 448 | 6.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 404 | 5.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (27536 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 64 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 829 | 11.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,756 | 38.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,724 | 38.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 557 | 7.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 179 | 2.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (27536 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,634 | 27.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 41 | 0.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,927 | 66.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 179 | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 10 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 113 | 1.9% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (27536 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 725 | 12.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,572 | 43.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,436 | 24.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,171 | 19.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (27536 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 250 | 11.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 709 | 33.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 386 | 18.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 306 | 14.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 288 | 13.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 132 | 6.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 41 | 1.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (27536 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,331 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $449 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $797 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.84 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.37 | 2.38 |
Households (27536 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,904 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,367 | 23.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 590 | 10.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,243 | 21.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,062 | 51.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,076 | 35.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,646 | 27.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.54 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.31 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (27536 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,180 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,749 | 53.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,574 | 30.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 118 | 2.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 538 | 10.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,161 | 61.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (27536 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,891 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 259 | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 66 | 1.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,846 | 47.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 746 | 19.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 974 | 25.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (27536 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 11,504 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 541 | 4.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 15,097 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,688 | 17.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 146 | 5.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,627 | 60.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 915 | 34.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (27536 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 13,392 | 87.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,804 | 11.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 937 | 51.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 840 | 46.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 117 | 6.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 27 | 1.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (27536 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 14,450 | 93.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 59 | 0.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 933 | 1581.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 933 | 1581.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 933 | 1581.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 7 | 11.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 59 | 100.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 667 | 1130.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (27536 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,021 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 12,696 | 90.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,325 | 9.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 993 | 7.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 109 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 98 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 125 | 0.9% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (27536 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,904 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,207 | 88.2% | 89.4% |
Henderson, NC27536