Zip code 27556: Middleburg, North Carolina

Q: What city is zip code 27556?

27556 is assigned to Middleburg, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 27556 in?

27556 is in Vance County, North Carolina.

Q: What is the population of 27556?

About 142 people live in 27556, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What zip codes are near 27556?

The closest zip codes to 27556 are 27570, 27563, 27537, 27553, 27536.

Residential delivery areaVance CountyEastern Time

Population

142

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

—

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

18.6

U.S. 38.9

Land area

2.1 sq mi

68 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 27556

27556 is a small-town zip code in Middleburg, North Carolina (Vance County), covering 2.1 sq mi of land. About 142 people live here, or 68 per square mile. The median resident is 18.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

49.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 54% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). The most common jobs among working residents are in business and finance; sales; and office and administrative support. 33% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 27556 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 142 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Poverty rate49.3%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · NC 13%15th of 788 in NC
Residents under 1846.5%
99th
U.S. 22% · NC 21.8%3rd of 802 in NC
Self-employed workers33.3%
99th
U.S. 10% · NC 9.8%11th of 798 in NC
Rent-burdened renters68.4%
96th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · NC 48.9%72nd of 760 in NC
Uninsured rate16.9%
92nd
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · NC 9.9%75th of 797 in NC
Healthcare workers10.5%
65th
U.S. 9.7% · NC 9.5%294th of 798 in NC
Income inequality (Gini)0.441
56th
U.S. 0.483 · NC 0.477346th of 781 in NC
Foreign-born residents8.5%
45th
U.S. 14.1% · NC 9.1%177th of 802 in NC
Diversity index45.3
44th
U.S. 61.4 · NC 58.4405th of 802 in NC
Housing vacancy4.7%
30th
U.S. 10.1% · NC 12.5%730th of 789 in NC
Work from home8.8%
27th
U.S. 15.1% · NC 16.3%423rd of 799 in NC
Homeownership rate53.7%
22nd
U.S. 65.2% · NC 66.6%704th of 788 in NC
Population density68/sq mi
10th
U.S. 95/sq mi · NC 221/sq mi564th of 802 in NC
Broadband access80.5%
5th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · NC 90.1%632nd of 788 in NC
Veterans1.3%
2nd
U.S. 6.2% · NC 7.4%765th of 801 in NC
Residents 65 and older7%
2nd
U.S. 17.2% · NC 17.2%767th of 802 in NC
Median earnings per worker$25,313
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · NC $46,279763rd of 788 in NC
Population142
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · NC 10,730,404784th of 802 in NC
Per capita income$17,623
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · NC $41,385771st of 799 in NC
Median age18.6
1st
U.S. 38.9 · NC 39.1802nd of 802 in NC
Bachelor's degree or higher6.3%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · NC 35.7%769th of 799 in NC
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · NC 4.7%794th of 799 in NC
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · NC 3.9%785th of 798 in NC
Government workers0%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · NC 13.8%797th of 798 in NC

Measure	27556	Vance	NC	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NC
Poverty rateWeakness	49.3%	19.8%	13%	12.5%	99th	15th of 788
Residents under 18	46.5%	24%	21.8%	22%	99th	3rd of 802
Self-employed workers	33.3%	7.2%	9.8%	10%	99th	11th of 798
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	68.4%	56.9%	48.9%	51.1%	96th	72nd of 760
Uninsured rateWeakness	16.9%	13.2%	9.9%	8.4%	92nd	75th of 797
Healthcare workers	10.5%	10.6%	9.5%	9.7%	65th	294th of 798
Income inequality (Gini)	0.441	0.454	0.477	0.483	56th	346th of 781
Foreign-born residents	8.5%	5.7%	9.1%	14.1%	45th	177th of 802
Diversity index	45.3	62.7	58.4	61.4	44th	405th of 802
Housing vacancy	4.7%	17.1%	12.5%	10.1%	30th	730th of 789
Work from home	8.8%	8.8%	16.3%	15.1%	27th	423rd of 799
Homeownership rate	53.7%	60.1%	66.6%	65.2%	22nd	704th of 788
Population density	68/sq mi	168/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	10th	564th of 802
Broadband accessWeakness	80.5%	85.3%	90.1%	91%	5th	632nd of 788
Veterans	1.3%	6.7%	7.4%	6.2%	2nd	765th of 801
Residents 65 and older	7%	19.3%	17.2%	17.2%	2nd	767th of 802
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$25,313	$36,234	$46,279	$49,666	2nd	763rd of 788
Population	142	42,322	10,730,404	334,922,499	1st	784th of 802
Per capita incomeWeakness	$17,623	$27,551	$41,385	$44,673	1st	771st of 799
Median age	18.6	39.9	39.1	38.9	1st	802nd of 802
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	6.3%	17.2%	35.7%	35.7%	1st	769th of 799
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	8.2%	4.7%	5.2%	1st	794th of 799
Tech workers	0%	1.3%	3.9%	3.8%	1st	785th of 798
Government workers	0%	13.8%	13.8%	14.5%	1st	797th of 798

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

25%

Under 5

22%

5–17

18–24

25–34

17%

35–44

45–54

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

18.6

Under 18

46.5%

65 and over

Race and ethnicity

White8%
Black71%
Hispanic18%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

45.3

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

8.5%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

85.9%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

85%

Spanish

15%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 41
Average household size: 3.4
Family households: 70.7%
Married couples: 29.3%
Living alone: 22%
Veterans (of adults): 1.3%
Male / female: 45% / 55%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

34%

$25–50k

17%

$50–75k

15%

$75–100k

10%

$100–150k

24%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

27556

—

Vance Co.

$50,465

North Carolina

$72,388

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$17,623

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

49.3%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.441

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

27556

—

Vance Co.

$161,500

North Carolina

$288,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

27556

—

Vance Co.

$883

North Carolina

$1,228

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

60%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

33%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 43
Owner-occupied: 53.7%
Vacant: 4.7%
Median year built: 1987
Median rooms: 9 or more
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 68.4%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 68.4%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

77%

Carpooled

14%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

23%

10–19

21%

20–29

29%

30–44

45–59

25%

60+

Average commute

—

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

75%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Business and finance

23%

Sales

14%

Office and admin

12%

Healthcare

11%

Food service

11%

Cleaning and personal care

11%

Construction and repair

11%

Production

Management

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Farming, fishing and forestry

Transportation and moving

Industries

Manufacturing

26%

Finance, insurance and real estate

23%

Construction

11%

Restaurants and hotels

11%

Admin, support and management

11%

Retail

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Health care and social assistance

Education

Professional and technical services

Public administration

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$25,313

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

33.3%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	27556	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	—	$74,888
Service	$26,667	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

21%

High school

35%

Some college

11%

Associate's

27%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 79.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 6.3%
Graduate or professional degree: 6.3%
Households with broadband: 80.5%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 24.4%
No internet access: 9.8%
Without health insurance: 16.9%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Middleburg
State: North Carolina
County: Vance County
Center point: 36.3970° N, 78.3094° W
Land area: 2.1 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Middleburg37% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 27556

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
27570	Ridgeway, NC	5 mi	0	—	—
27563	Norlina, NC	5.2 mi	5,205	$36,287	$95,900
27537	Henderson, NC	5.6 mi	24,708	$57,834	$165,500
27553	Manson, NC	6.2 mi	1,506	$43,952	$275,000
27536	Henderson, NC	7.3 mi	15,298	$39,985	$131,000
27594	Wise, NC	9.5 mi	61	—	—
27584	Townsville, NC	10 mi	178	under $2,500	—
27589	Warrenton, NC	11 mi	6,739	$46,730	$115,300
27551	Macon, NC	15 mi	1,836	$59,375	$175,000
27582	Stovall, NC	15 mi	254	$54,375	$162,500
27507	Bullock, NC	16 mi	1,811	$120,849	$174,100
23917	Boydton, VA	16 mi	2,422	$73,965	$201,600

Questions about 27556

What city is zip code 27556?

27556 is assigned to Middleburg, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 27556 in?

27556 is in Vance County, North Carolina.

What is the population of 27556?

About 142 people live in 27556, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 27556 in?

27556 is in Eastern Time.

What zip codes are near 27556?

The closest zip codes to 27556 are 27570, 27563, 27537, 27553, 27536.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 27556, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.