Clayton, NC ZIP Codes
2 ZIP codes serve Clayton, North Carolina: 27520 and 27527. Together they are home to 87,270 residents in 31,665 households. That is more than the 29,320 people counted inside Clayton town limits, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary. Median household income ranges from $86,322 in 27520 to $115,035 in 27527.
Clayton town limits (Census)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 29,320 |
| Households | 11,242 |
| Median household income | $78,822 |
| Median home value | $329,600 |
| Median age | 33 |
| Median rent | $1,661 |
All 2 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 87,270 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 31,665 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $86,322 (27520) to $115,035 (27527) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $98,877 |
| Homeowners | 77.1% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 37.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 11.2% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 48 routes, 38,185 homes (2 of 2 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Clayton: 27527 ($115,035)
- Most residents: 27520 (48,014 people)
- Highest homeownership: 27527 (80.8% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 27527 (45.5% of households)
- Most new movers: 27527 (15.0% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 27527 (35.7 years)
- Highest median home value: 27527 ($390,200)
Every ZIP code in Clayton
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27520 | Clayton | 48,014 | 17,819 | $86,322 | $320,900 | 74.3% | 31.7% | 8.1% | 28 | 22,683 | 14% of its land; mailing city |
| 27527 | Clayton | 39,256 | 13,846 | $115,035 | $390,200 | 80.8% | 45.5% | 15.0% | 20 | 16,559 | 12% of its land; mailing city |
A ZIP code is listed for Clayton when at least 10% of its land lies inside Clayton town limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Clayton. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Clayton.
Counties
- Johnston County — 18 ZIP codes
Nearby cities sharing these ZIP codes
- Archer Lodge — 2 ZIP codes
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Clayton, NC?
- 27520 and 27527. A ZIP code is listed for Clayton when at least 10% of its land lies inside Clayton town limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Clayton.
- What is the population of Clayton, NC?
- The Census Bureau counts 29,320 residents inside Clayton town limits (ACS 2020–2024). The 2 ZIP codes that serve Clayton hold 87,270 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Clayton, NC?
- $78,822 inside Clayton town limits, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $86,322 to $115,035.
- Which Clayton ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 27527, at $115,035, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Clayton, NC?
- For the 2 of 2 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 48 carrier routes reaching 38,185 residential and 1,057 business mailboxes.
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