City

Manson, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Vance County  ·  North Carolina

👥1,953Population
💰$27,462Median HH Income▼ 64% below avg
🎂42.5Median Age
🏠$257,700Median Home Value▼ 8% below avg
🎓39.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊10.8%Unemployment▲ 120% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.1% Female 51.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 41.4%Hispanic: 3.3%Black: 52.1%Asian: 3.2%Race
White41.4%
Hispanic3.3%
Black52.1%
Asian3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
25%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.78
Below Poverty20.5% ▲ 105% above avg
College Grads39.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment10.8% ▲ 120% above avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.3%)
HS Graduate470 (36%)
Some College200 (15.3%)
Associates117 (9%)
Bachelors157 (12%)
Graduate Degree358 (27.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 36%Some College: 15.3%Associates: 9%Bachelors: 12%Graduate: 27.4%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad36.0%
Some College15.3%
Associates9.0%
Bachelors12.0%
Graduate27.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.7%Renter: 34.3%Tenure
Owner65.7%
Renter34.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
22%

Financials

Median HH Income$27,462 ▼ 64% below avg
Median Home Value$257,700 ▼ 8% below avg
Home/Income Ratio9.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$735/mo
Total Housing Units957
Vacant Units257

Income Distribution

Under $25k
43%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
5%
$75k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Work From Home
19%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
60%
About Manson, NC

Manson is a city in North Carolina, located in Vance County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,953 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.5 years.

Economically, Manson is a lower-income community. The median household income of $27,462 is well below the national average. Approximately 20.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.8%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Manson is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $257,700, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $735 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Manson is moderately educated. 39.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority Black (52.12%).

Manson, NC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Manson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27553 1,953 $27,462 $257,700 $735 10.8% 39.4% 65.7%