ZIP Code 27530 Demographics

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

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 27530 compared to county averages.

Total Population

37,447

↓ 68.1% vs county

Median HH Income

$52,466

↓ 3.4% vs county

Median Home Value

$164,100

↑ +7.7% vs county

Median Age

38.3 yrs

↓ +2.1% vs county

Unemployment Rate

7.1%

↓ +51.2% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 27530 compares to Wayne County and North Carolina overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 27530 $52k Wayne $54k North Carolina $66k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 27530 $164k Wayne $152k North Carolina $235k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

14.1%

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

Owner Occupancy

58.8%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$791

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 27530 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$164,100
Down Payment (20%)$32,820
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,042P&I: $830 | Tax: $164 | Ins: $48
Rent (Local Median)
$791
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $251/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 27530, sorted by distance.

27569 7.0 mi away johnston county 28365 13.3 mi away wayne county 27577 17.4 mi away johnston county 27524 17.4 mi away johnston county 28366 18.7 mi away sampson county 27520 28.0 mi away johnston county 27529 34.6 mi away wake county 27592 36.1 mi away wake county

About Wayne County

Wayne County is located in North Carolina and has a total population of 117,480. The county's median household income is $54,323 and median home value is $152,300. ZIP code 27530 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Wayne 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.