ZIP Code 27542 Demographics

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

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 27542 compared to county averages.

Total Population

9,610

↓ 95.6% vs county

Median HH Income

$58,966

↓ 21.7% vs county

Median Home Value

$154,400

↓ 35.7% vs county

Median Age

39.9 yrs

↓ +3.9% vs county

Unemployment Rate

3.7%

↑ 0.3% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 27542 compares to Johnston County and North Carolina overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 27542 $59k Johnston $75k North Carolina $66k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 27542 $154k Johnston $240k North Carolina $235k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

10.6%

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

Owner Occupancy

70.7%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$772

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 27542 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$154,400
Down Payment (20%)$30,880
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$980P&I: $781 | Tax: $154 | Ins: $45
Rent (Local Median)
$772
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $208/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 27542, sorted by distance.

27555 5.3 mi away johnston county 27576 7.0 mi away johnston county 27880 8.6 mi away wilson county 27568 9.5 mi away johnston county 27557 11.4 mi away nash county 27807 13.3 mi away nash county 27527 13.9 mi away johnston county 27597 17.8 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 27542 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.