Checked
Vance County, NC
4 cities and towns and 6 ZIP codes in Vance County, North Carolina.
Population
42,322
Land area
252sq mi
People per sq mi
168
ZIP codes
6
Cities and towns in Vance County
Vance County at a glance
- The median household income is $50,465, 30% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $161,500 (44% below North Carolina) and median rent is $883 a month.
- Its largest cities are Henderson (14,885), South Henderson (981) and Middleburg (141).
Local data for Vance County, NC
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools22
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks7
- Post Offices4
- Parks7
- Grocery Stores23
- Restaurants116
- Affordable Housing10
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers2
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers2
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment6
- Private Schools4
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities6
- Historic Places15
Housing and community stats
Vance County, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,465
Poverty rate
19.8%
Median home value
$161,500
Prices +4.3% in a year
Median rent
$883/mo
Homeownership
60.1%
Bachelor's or higher
17.2%
Median age
39.9
Average commute
25.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (3,267), Irish Americans (2,007), German Americans (1,327).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,239
14,173 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,403
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$323M
FY 2026, $7,590 per person
PPP loans
$46.47M
913 loans, 6,789 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$64.24K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Vance County, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.8%
- Carpooled11.2%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home8.8%
Average one-way commute: 25.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Vance County, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
272
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
18
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 26°F
48.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone15 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Vance County, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.6%
U.S. 33.3% +9.3 pts
Diabetes
16.8%
U.S. 12.1% +4.7 pts
Smoking
17.3%
U.S. 12.8% +4.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.2%
U.S. 11.1% +2.1 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Vance County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Vance County, NC?
- Henderson is the largest city or town in Vance County, with about 14,885 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Vance County?
- Vance County includes 6 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 27536, 27537, 27544, 27553, 27556.
- What is the population of Vance County, NC?
- About 42,322 people live in Vance County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Vance County?
- Vance County borders Franklin County, Granville County, Mecklenburg County, VA, Warren County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023