27537 ZIP Code
Henderson, North Carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 27537 |
| City/Town: | Henderson |
| County: | Vance |
| State: | North Carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 23,698 |
| Median Household Income: | $52,709 |
| Per Capita Income: | $32,749 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,766 |
| Median Home Value: | $139,900 |
| Land Area: | sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 36.3500, -78.3900 |
Population Information (27537 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 23,698 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 11,687 | 49.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,011 | 50.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 43.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,121 | 4.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,394 | 5.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,992 | 8.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,688 | 7.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,017 | 4.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,771 | 11.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,291 | 9.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,152 | 13.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,731 | 7.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,689 | 7.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,882 | 12.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,649 | 7.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 321 | 1.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (27537 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $139,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $898 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,766 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,935 | 83.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,831 | 17.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,374 | 71.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,561 | 28.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (27537 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 16,486 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 714 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,438 | 8.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,239 | 37.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,785 | 23.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,403 | 8.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,094 | 12.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 813 | 4.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 86.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 17.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (27537 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $52,709 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $69,956 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $73,974 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $32,749 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (27537 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 11,062 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,271 | 92.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 791 | 7.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,870 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,194 | 79.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,614 | 15.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 463 | 4.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (27537 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 11,598 | 48.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 9,569 | 40.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 106 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 230 | 1.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 577 | 2.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,618 | 6.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 983 | 4.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,792 | 7.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,244 | 5.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 349 | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 199 | 0.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (27537 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 506 | 5.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 232 | 2.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 988 | 11.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 989 | 11.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,635 | 18.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,244 | 13.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,252 | 14.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,427 | 16.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 444 | 5.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 218 | 2.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (27537 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,979 | 77.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 941 | 9.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 3 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 129 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 77 | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 839 | 8.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 27.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (27537 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 163 | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 680 | 6.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,392 | 13.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 360 | 3.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,643 | 16.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 500 | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 247 | 2.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 328 | 3.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 471 | 4.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,418 | 23.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,192 | 11.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 335 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 542 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (27537 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 14.2% | 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 (27537 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 20,653 | 87.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 13,422 | 56.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,014 | 46.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,923 | 12.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (27537 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,438 | 72.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,113 | 46.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,885 | 32.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 714 | 8.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 294 | 3.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,667 | 18.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (27537 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,350 | 59.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 133 | 1.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 139 | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 153 | 1.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 15 | 0.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 14 | 0.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 46 | 0.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 3,897 | 36.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 19 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (27537 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 789 | 7.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,719 | 16.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,553 | 23.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,644 | 15.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,723 | 16.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 827 | 7.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 482 | 4.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 276 | 2.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 743 | 6.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (27537 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 87 | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 306 | 2.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,105 | 19.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,642 | 61.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,335 | 12.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 291 | 2.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (27537 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 266 | 3.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 912 | 10.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,876 | 77.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 389 | 4.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 454 | 5.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 38 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (27537 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 390 | 4.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,489 | 27.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,052 | 34.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,004 | 33.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (27537 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 820 | 12.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,351 | 21.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,269 | 19.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,104 | 17.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,041 | 16.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 529 | 8.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 248 | 3.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 12 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (27537 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,221 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $414 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $898 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.60 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.72 | 2.38 |
Households (27537 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,935 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,129 | 46.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,312 | 14.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,234 | 13.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,956 | 33.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,021 | 33.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,447 | 38.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.63 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.24 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (27537 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,097 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,850 | 31.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,433 | 48.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 305 | 3.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,289 | 14.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,183 | 35.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (27537 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,412 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 343 | 6.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 365 | 6.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,818 | 52.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,336 | 24.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 550 | 10.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (27537 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 18,025 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,679 | 9.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 23,576 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,329 | 18.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 403 | 9.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,068 | 47.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,858 | 42.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (27537 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 21,489 | 90.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,082 | 8.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,341 | 64.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 736 | 35.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 149 | 7.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 5 | 0.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (27537 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 22,670 | 95.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 162 | 0.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,028 | 634.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,028 | 634.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,028 | 634.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 174 | 107.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 680 | 419.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 14 | 8.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (27537 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 22,577 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 20,928 | 92.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,649 | 7.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,448 | 6.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 109 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 92 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (27537 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,935 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,047 | 90.1% | 89.4% |
Henderson, NC27537