ZIP Code 27534 Demographics

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

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 27534 compared to county averages.

Total Population

30,742

↓ 73.8% vs county

Median HH Income

$56,745

↑ +4.5% vs county

Median Home Value

$173,800

↑ +14.1% vs county

Median Age

39.0 yrs

↓ +4.0% vs county

Unemployment Rate

3.4%

↑ 26.7% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 27534 compares to Wayne County and North Carolina overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 27534 $57k Wayne $54k North Carolina $66k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 27534 $174k Wayne $152k North Carolina $235k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

17.8%

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

Owner Occupancy

52.2%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$1,079

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 27534 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$173,800
Down Payment (20%)$34,760
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,104P&I: $879 | Tax: $174 | Ins: $51
Rent (Local Median)
$1,079
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $25/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 27534, sorted by distance.

27531 3.8 mi away wayne county 28551 7.9 mi away greene county 28333 8.5 mi away wayne county 27863 8.7 mi away wayne county 28578 12.1 mi away wayne county 28504 18.4 mi away lenoir county 28501 23.4 mi away lenoir county 28526 29.9 mi away craven 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 27534 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.