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27542

North Carolina · 9,850 residents · 90.1 sq mi
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ZIP 27542 is home to 9,850 people in Johnston County. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 21% of adults. Owners hold 75% of the housing stock. The typical home is worth $214,100. Median rent is $757 a month. 5% of residents were born outside the United States. Among the 10 ZIP codes in Johnston County, 27542 ranks 8th by median household income.

$66,038
US average: $82,259
$31,562
US average: $44,673
$214,100
US average: $376,019
21.4%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
90.1 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
24.0%
Age 65+
19.3%
48.7%
51.3%
2.53 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic69.2%(6,821)
Black16.2%(1,592)
Hispanic / Latino11.4%(1,126)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.2%(311)
60
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
3.2
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within Johnston County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST8TH OF 10HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
27504$66,724
27520$86,322
27524$75,827
27527$115,035
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 27542?

ZIP code 27542 has about 9,850 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 27542?

The typical household in ZIP code 27542 earns about $66,038 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 27542 expensive?

In ZIP code 27542, the median home is worth about $214,100, and the typical rent is about $757 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 27542?

About 21.4% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 27542 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27542?

About 14.1% of people in ZIP code 27542 live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024