Zip code 27563: Norlina, North Carolina

Q: What city is zip code 27563?

27563 is assigned to Norlina, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 27563 in?

27563 is mostly in Warren County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 27563?

About 5,205 people live in 27563, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 27563?

The median household income in 27563 is $36,287.

Q: What zip codes are near 27563?

The closest zip codes to 27563 are 27570, 27594, 27556, 27553, 27589.

Residential delivery areaWarren CountyEastern Time

Population

5,205

Median household income

$36K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$96K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$688/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

43.8

U.S. 38.9

Land area

71 sq mi

73 people/sq mi

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

About 27563

27563 is a small-town zip code in Norlina, North Carolina (Warren County), covering 71 sq mi of land. About 5,205 people live here, or 73 per square mile. The median resident is 43.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $36,287 a year, about 45% of the national median of $80,734. 28.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $95,900, or 2.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 57% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $688 a month.

15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 29.5 minutes each way, and 11% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; office and administrative support; and sales.

How 27563 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Healthcare workers18.6%
99th
U.S. 9.7% · NC 9.5%41st of 798 in NC
Poverty rate28.8%
95th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · NC 13%46th of 788 in NC
Veterans10.3%
91st
U.S. 6.2% · NC 7.4%167th of 801 in NC
Residents 65 and older24%
90th
U.S. 17.2% · NC 17.2%225th of 802 in NC
Self-employed workers13.9%
87th
U.S. 10% · NC 9.8%177th of 798 in NC
Housing vacancy14.5%
85th
U.S. 10.1% · NC 12.5%324th of 789 in NC
Median age43.8
81st
U.S. 38.9 · NC 39.1344th of 802 in NC
Government workers17.5%
74th
U.S. 14.5% · NC 13.8%260th of 798 in NC
Average commute29.5 min
72nd
U.S. 26.4 min · NC 25.1 min214th of 771 in NC
Uninsured rate10.2%
72nd
U.S. 8.4% · NC 9.9%360th of 797 in NC
Income inequality (Gini)0.445
59th
U.S. 0.483 · NC 0.477322nd of 781 in NC
Tech workers3.1%
54th
U.S. 3.8% · NC 3.9%219th of 798 in NC
Diversity index50.1
52nd
U.S. 61.4 · NC 58.4334th of 802 in NC
Rent-burdened renters48.5%
41st
U.S. 51.1% · NC 48.9%342nd of 760 in NC
Work from home10.9%
40th
U.S. 15.1% · NC 16.3%335th of 799 in NC
Homeownership rate56.7%
27th
U.S. 65.2% · NC 66.6%684th of 788 in NC
Unemployment rate3.4%
23rd
U.S. 5.2% · NC 4.7%498th of 799 in NC
Residents under 1817.5%
16th
U.S. 22% · NC 21.8%548th of 802 in NC
Population density73/sq mi
10th
U.S. 95/sq mi · NC 221/sq mi547th of 802 in NC
Bachelor's degree or higher15.1%
10th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · NC 35.7%638th of 799 in NC
Population5,205
8th
U.S. 334,922,499 · NC 10,730,404436th of 802 in NC
Per capita income$23,989
7th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · NC $41,385716th of 799 in NC
Median earnings per worker$34,275
7th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · NC $46,279667th of 788 in NC
Median gross rent$688
3rd
U.S. $1,413 · NC $1,228640th of 688 in NC
Broadband access77.2%
3rd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · NC 90.1%693rd of 788 in NC
Foreign-born residents0.6%
3rd
U.S. 14.1% · NC 9.1%698th of 802 in NC
Median household income$36,287
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · NC $72,388723rd of 748 in NC
Median home value$95,900
2nd
U.S. $332,700 · NC $288,900721st of 757 in NC

Measure	27563	Warren	NC	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NC
Healthcare workers	18.6%	10.5%	9.5%	9.7%	99th	41st of 798
Poverty rateWeakness	28.8%	21.1%	13%	12.5%	95th	46th of 788
Veterans	10.3%	9.6%	7.4%	6.2%	91st	167th of 801
Residents 65 and older	24%	27.7%	17.2%	17.2%	90th	225th of 802
Self-employed workers	13.9%	13.5%	9.8%	10%	87th	177th of 798
Housing vacancy	14.5%	30.5%	12.5%	10.1%	85th	324th of 789
Median age	43.8	49.6	39.1	38.9	81st	344th of 802
Government workers	17.5%	16.4%	13.8%	14.5%	74th	260th of 798
Average commute	29.5 min	29.5 min	25.1 min	26.4 min	72nd	214th of 771
Uninsured rate	10.2%	10.8%	9.9%	8.4%	72nd	360th of 797
Income inequality (Gini)	0.445	0.513	0.477	0.483	59th	322nd of 781
Tech workers	3.1%	2.2%	3.9%	3.8%	54th	219th of 798
Diversity index	50.1	62.7	58.4	61.4	52nd	334th of 802
Rent-burdened renters	48.5%	53.4%	48.9%	51.1%	41st	342nd of 760
Work from home	10.9%	11%	16.3%	15.1%	40th	335th of 799
Homeownership rate	56.7%	69.4%	66.6%	65.2%	27th	684th of 788
Unemployment rate	3.4%	7.2%	4.7%	5.2%	23rd	498th of 799
Residents under 18	17.5%	17.7%	21.8%	22%	16th	548th of 802
Population density	73/sq mi	44/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	10th	547th of 802
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	15.1%	18.9%	35.7%	35.7%	10th	638th of 799
Population	5,205	18,795	10,730,404	334,922,499	8th	436th of 802
Per capita incomeWeakness	$23,989	$33,126	$41,385	$44,673	7th	716th of 799
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$34,275	$36,852	$46,279	$49,666	7th	667th of 788
Median gross rent	$688	$790	$1,228	$1,413	3rd	640th of 688
Broadband accessWeakness	77.2%	82.5%	90.1%	91%	3rd	693rd of 788
Foreign-born residents	0.6%	3.1%	9.1%	14.1%	3rd	698th of 802
Median household incomeWeakness	$36,287	$50,638	$72,388	$80,734	2nd	723rd of 748
Median home value	$95,900	$154,200	$288,900	$332,700	2nd	721st of 757

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

Under 5

14%

5–17

18–24

14%

25–34

15%

35–44

45–54

17%

55–64

14%

65–74

10%

75+

Median age

43.8

Under 18

17.5%

65 and over

24%

Race and ethnicity

White30%
Black64%
Hispanic0.7%
Asian0.1%
Native American0.1%
Pacific Islander0.1%
Other0.3%
Multiracial5%

Diversity index

50.1

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.6%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

70.8%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

97%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

0.6%

Households

Households: 2,237
Average household size: 2.1
Family households: 60.7%
Married couples: 32.5%
Living alone: 36.5%
Veterans (of adults): 10.3%
Male / female: 51% / 49%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

32%

$25–50k

25%

$50–75k

15%

$75–100k

14%

$100–150k

11%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

27563

$36,287

Warren Co.

$50,638

North Carolina

$72,388

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$23,989

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

28.8%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

3.8%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.445

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

27563

$95,900

Warren Co.

$154,200

North Carolina

$288,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

27563

$688

Warren Co.

$790

North Carolina

$1,228

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

44%

2–4 units

5–19 units

10%

20+ units

Mobile home

43%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 2,616
Owner-occupied: 56.7%
Vacant: 14.5%
Median year built: 1987
Median rooms: 5.4
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 48.5%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 23.5%
Home value to income: 2.6× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

74%

Carpooled

13%

Transit

Walked

0.9%

Bicycle

Worked from home

11%

Other

0.6%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

28%

20–29

27%

30–44

20%

45–59

60+

11%

Average commute

29.5 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

3.4%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

44.6%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

19%

Office and admin

17%

Sales

10%

Transportation and moving

Construction and repair

Production

Management

Police and fire

Education

Cleaning and personal care

Computer and math

Food service

Farming, fishing and forestry

Engineering and science

Business and finance

Legal and social services

0.1%

Arts, media and sports

Industries

Health care and social assistance

20%

Manufacturing

19%

Retail

12%

Public administration

11%

Construction

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Restaurants and hotels

Education

Information

Finance, insurance and real estate

Agriculture and mining

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

Other services

Professional and technical services

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$34,275

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

13.9%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

17.5%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

3.8%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	27563	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$58,083	$74,888
Service	$28,478	$26,804
Sales and office	$37,610	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$43,125	$49,199
Production and transportation	$41,196	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

17%

High school

44%

Some college

19%

Associate's

Bachelor's

13%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 83.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.1%
Graduate or professional degree: 2%
Households with broadband: 77.2%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 59.4%
No internet access: 19.4%
Without health insurance: 10.2%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Norlina
State: North Carolina
County: Warren County
Center point: 36.4215° N, 78.2214° W
Land area: 71 sq mi
Water area: 0.2 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

27563 spans 2 counties

Warren County97% of land
Vance County3% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Norlina2% of zip

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

Zip codes near 27563

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
27570	Ridgeway, NC	1.5 mi	0	—	—
27594	Wise, NC	4.7 mi	61	—	—
27556	Middleburg, NC	5.2 mi	142	—	—
27553	Manson, NC	6.4 mi	1,506	$43,952	$275,000
27589	Warrenton, NC	8.4 mi	6,739	$46,730	$115,300
27551	Macon, NC	9.6 mi	1,836	$59,375	$175,000
27537	Henderson, NC	11 mi	24,708	$57,834	$165,500
23919	Bracey, VA	12 mi	2,306	$66,750	$300,000
27586	Vaughan, NC · PO box	12 mi	—	—	—
27536	Henderson, NC	12 mi	15,298	$39,985	$131,000
27584	Townsville, NC	13 mi	178	under $2,500	—
23917	Boydton, VA	16 mi	2,422	$73,965	$201,600

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Questions about 27563

What city is zip code 27563?

27563 is assigned to Norlina, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 27563 in?

27563 is mostly in Warren County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 27563?

About 5,205 people live in 27563, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 27563 in?

27563 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 27563?

The median household income in 27563 is $36,287.

What zip codes are near 27563?

The closest zip codes to 27563 are 27570, 27594, 27556, 27553, 27589.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 27563, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.