| City: | Middleburg, North Carolina |
| County: | Vance County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:32:53 PM |
| Population: | 139 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 252 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 36.4007, -78.3248 |
| Land Area: | 2.105 sq mi |
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Middleburg is a small rural community in Vance County, North Carolina, where the post office serves a much larger area than the local population suggests. With 128 PO Boxes for just 55 households, the adoption rate of 2.33 means this post office handles mail for more than twice as many addresses as there are homes in the immediate area. This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across the service territory.
Of the 139 residents, 105 are Black or African American (75.5%). Median age is 34.3, and the community has a typical household size of 2.5 people per home. The area is tiny, just 0.032 square miles, making this one of the most geographically compact ZIP codes in North Carolina. Most homes are old. 51 of the 59 housing units were built before 1939, giving Middleburg a long-established character.
Mail arrives by rural carrier route. Two distinct rural routes (R001 and R002) serve the surrounding territory, with 50 ZIP+4 records for street addresses. Local streets include Jacksontown Road (8 addresses), Ellington Path, Jackson Royster Road, and Cedar Cove Road. US Highway 1/158 runs through the area, connecting Middleburg to nearby Henderson.
The work-from-home rate is high at 37.1%. That's well above typical rural areas. The dominant employment sector is transportation and warehousing, with 53 workers, suggesting proximity to distribution centers or logistics operations. Per capita income is $28,853, and median home values are $82,200. Educational attainment is low, with just 4.2% of adults holding bachelor's degrees.
Nearby subdivisions include Bullock Farm, Stone Valley Estates, and Autumn Winds, all within 2 miles and part of the Henderson metro area. The Middleburg post office serves as the mail access point for residents across this dispersed rural area where street delivery doesn't reach.
Street names reflect rural character with family surnames (Jacksontown, Jackson Royster) and nature references (Cedar Cove, Ellington Path).
ZIP Code 27556 has 139 residents and 55 households (average 2.53 persons per household). The median age is 34.3 years, younger than the state (39.4) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 34.5% male and 65.5% female, which is much lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Black or African American (75.5%, much higher than the state average of 20.5% and well above the national average of 12.4%) and White (16.5%, much lower than the state average of 62.2% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.8%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (20.5%) and national averages (12.4%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 139Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 180Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 66.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 55Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $82,200Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.53Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.33Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 350 | 349 | 261 | 277 | 239 | 162 | 156 | 143 | 238 | 287 | 238 | 225 | 180 |
| Decennial Census | 346 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 139 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 34.3
Male Median Age: 43.5
Female Median Age: 33.1
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 2 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Female | 7 | 3 | 12 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| Total | 9 | 8 | 18 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 3 |
| White: | 23 | 16.55% |
| Black: | 105 | 75.54% |
| Hispanic:* | 8 | 5.76% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 2 | 1.44% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 1 | 0.72% |
| Total: | 139 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 48 | 34.53% | 43.5 years |
| Females: | 91 | 65.47% | 33.1 years |
| Total: | 139 | 100% | 34.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 180 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 180 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 180 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($69,904), is down $25,500 (100.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $63,365, which is markedly greater than the state female median ($49,054), with a current gap of $63,365 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 73.2%, which is much higher than the state rate (62.7%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (41.5%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $25,500 | $25,500 | $40,833 | $40,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $17,679 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $50,556 | $50,625 | $65,417 | $67,031 | $250,001 | $250,001 | $250,001 | $45,625 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $9,922 | $15,000 | $12,176 | $12,027 | $14,231 | $13,906 | $14,671 | $16,354 | $0 | $0 | $161,115 | $173,472 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $39,028 | $41,071 | $58,438 | $53,958 | $0 | $208,446 | $213,640 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $19,539 | $19,457 | $21,875 | $20,250 | $0 | $25,000 | $0 | $25,385 | $25,962 | $26,250 | $28,393 | $29,792 | $63,365 |
| Employed: | 82 | 73.21% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 30 | 26.79% |
| Total: | 112 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 34 | 41.46% |
| Service: | 10 | 12.20% |
| Sales and Office: | 27 | 32.93% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 11 | 13.41% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 82 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $82,200, which is considerably lower than the national median ($303,400), is down $1,100 (1.32%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $82,200. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,162), is down $628 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $672. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $83,300 | $80,600 | $106,300 | $120,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $79,400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $82,200 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 13 | 100.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 13 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $628 | $674 | $674 | $669 | $609 | $548 | $617 | $673 | $672 | $942 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 11 | 23.40% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 23 | 48.94% |
| Renter Occupied: | 13 | 27.66% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 47 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 47 | 92.16% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 4 | 7.84% |
| Total Housing Units: | 51 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 33 | 64.71% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 4 | 7.84% |
| Other Units: | 14 | 27.45% |
| Total Housing Units: | 51 | 100% |
In 2023, 4.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 98.90%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 7.20%, which is on par with the state rate (10.40%). Private coverage is 31.10%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 66.70%, which is markedly above the state rate (35.40%). The share of people in poverty is 47.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), up 33.10 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 33.80 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is pre-K (53.25%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is on par with the state rate (27.10%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1 | 1.05% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 41 | 43.16% |
| Some college, no degree: | 26 | 27.37% |
| Associate's degree: | 23 | 24.21% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4 | 4.21% |
| Total: | 95 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 94 | 98.95% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 4 | 4.21% |
| Private Insurance: | 56 | 29.63% |
| Public Insurance: | 120 | 63.49% |
| No Insurance: | 13 | 6.88% |
| Total: | 189 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 176 | 93.12% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 14.3% | 13.6% | 12.3% | 12.7% | 25.7% | 7.4% | 6.3% | 16.0% | 13.6% | 51.5% | 47.8% | 46.3% | 47.4% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 41 | 53.25% |
| Kindergarten: | 5 | 6.49% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 22 | 28.57% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 9 | 11.69% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 77 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 46 | 59.74% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 36 | 46.75% |
ZIP Code 27556 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 7 business establishments, employing about 67 people with an annual payroll of $837,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 141Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 7Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $201,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $837,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 67Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 27556 is located in Vance County, North Carolina, within the Henderson, NC Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 25780) and North Carolina's 1st Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 42,361 people, about 0.33% of whom live in ZIP Code 27556. It covers 2.105 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.007 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Henderson, NCSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 25780Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 42,361Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 2.105 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.007 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 01Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 5494.28 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 3742640Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Middleburg town; North CarolinaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 27556 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on January 1, 2026.