ZIP Code 27524 Demographics

Johnston County, North Carolina  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 27524 compared to county averages.

Total Population

13,976

↓ 93.6% vs county

Median HH Income

$68,549

↓ 9.0% vs county

Median Home Value

$185,400

↓ 22.8% vs county

Median Age

34.3 yrs

↑ 10.7% vs county

Unemployment Rate

2.2%

↑ 40.1% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 27524 compares to Johnston County and North Carolina overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 27524 $69k Johnston $75k North Carolina $66k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 27524 $185k Johnston $240k North Carolina $235k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

11.8%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

68.3%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$978

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 27524 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$185,400
Down Payment (20%)$37,080
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,176P&I: $937 | Tax: $185 | Ins: $54
Rent (Local Median)
$978
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $198/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 27524, sorted by distance.

27577 7.0 mi away johnston county 28366 11.5 mi away sampson county 27569 11.8 mi away johnston county 27520 15.9 mi away johnston county 27530 17.4 mi away wayne county 27592 19.9 mi away wake county 27529 21.0 mi away wake county 28365 23.8 mi away wayne county

About Johnston County

Johnston County is located in North Carolina and has a total population of 219,042. The county's median household income is $75,288 and median home value is $240,100. ZIP code 27524 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Johnston County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.