ZIP Code 27527 Demographics

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

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 27527 compared to county averages.

Total Population

34,321

↓ 84.3% vs county

Median HH Income

$107,666

↑ +43.0% vs county

Median Home Value

$319,900

↑ +33.2% vs county

Median Age

38.3 yrs

↑ 0.3% vs county

Unemployment Rate

2.4%

↑ 36.0% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 27527 compares to Johnston County and North Carolina overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 27527 $108k Johnston $75k North Carolina $66k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 27527 $320k Johnston $240k North Carolina $235k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

31.1%

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

Owner Occupancy

85.6%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$1,442

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 27527 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$319,900
Down Payment (20%)$63,980
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$2,031P&I: $1618 | Tax: $320 | Ins: $93
Rent (Local Median)
$1,442
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $589/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 27527, sorted by distance.

27576 8.8 mi away johnston county 27591 8.8 mi away wake county 27545 10.2 mi away wake county 27610 11.0 mi away wake county 27555 12.1 mi away johnston county 27568 12.9 mi away johnston county 27557 13.2 mi away nash county 27597 13.5 mi away wake 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 27527 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.