ZIP Code 27537 - Henderson North Carolina
Overview
ZIP Code 27537 is located in Henderson North Carolina. Portions of 27537 are also in South Henderson and Middleburg and Henderson Township and Sandy Creek Township (Vance County) and Williamsboro Township and Middleburg Township and Dabney Township and Townsville Township and Kittrell Township and Hayesville Township (Franklin County) and Watkins Township and Sandy Creek Township (Warren County) and Sandy Creek Township (Franklin County) and Fishing Creek Township (Granville County) and Townsville. 27537 is primarily within Vance County, with some portions in Franklin County and Warren County. Regionally, 27537 is located in Metro Raleigh-Durham.
ZIP Code 27537 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Henderson |
| Primary County | Vance County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 23,698 |
| Area Code(s) | 252 |
| Current Time | EDT |
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27537 Demographics
27537 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in North Carolina based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 27537 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 27537 is African American. The current unemployment level in 27537 is 3.5%.
| Population | 23,698 |
| Population Growth Rate | -5.67% |
| Population Density | 110 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 9,002 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $48,346 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $540,190 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 51.73% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 49.68% |
27537 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,847 | 51.73% |
| Black | 9,038 | 39.46% |
| Hispanic | 1,756 | 7.67% |
| Asian | 115 | 0.5% |
| Native American | 146 | 0.64% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
27537 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,179 | 31.08% |
| Black | 1,948 | 51.34% |
| Hispanic | 593 | 15.63% |
| Asian | 69 | 1.82% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.08% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0.05% |
27537 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,103 | 8.44% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,072 | 8.21% |
| High School Diploma | 5,391 | 41.27% |
| No High School Diploma | 369 | 2.82% |
| GED or Alternate | 940 | 7.2% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,551 | 19.53% |
| Associates Degree | 1,128 | 8.64% |
| Masters Degree | 427 | 3.27% |
| Professional Degree | 23 | 0.18% |
| Doctorate Degree | 59 | 0.45% |
27537 Geography
| Coordinates | 36.35881424, -78.38678741 |
| Adjacent ZIP Codes | |
| Cities/Towns in 27537 | South HendersonMiddleburgHenderson TownshipSandy Creek Township (Vance County)Williamsboro TownshipMiddleburg TownshipDabney TownshipTownsville TownshipKittrell TownshipHayesville Township (Franklin County)Watkins TownshipSandy Creek Township (Warren County)Sandy Creek Township (Franklin County)Fishing Creek Township (Granville County)Townsville |
| Regions | Metro Raleigh-Durham Eastern Carolina Region |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Henderson, NC Raleigh-Cary, NC Durham-Chapel Hill, NC |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 216 Square Miles |
27537 Schools
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27537 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7b: 5F to 10F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 45f - Northern Outer Piedmont | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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