Johnston County, NC ZIP Codes
18 ZIP codes cover all or part of Johnston County, North Carolina. The Census Bureau counts 234,263 residents in the county, with a median household income of $83,384 and a median home value of $305,600. Median household income ranges from $53,310 in 28366 to $115,035 in 27527. Its largest communities include Clayton, Smithfield, Selma, Archer Lodge and Benson.
Johnston County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 234,263 |
| Households | 85,591 |
| Median household income | $83,384 |
| Median home value | $305,600 |
| Median age | 38.1 |
| Median rent | $1,146 |
All 18 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 362,734 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 133,789 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $53,310 (28366) to $115,035 (27527) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $83,057 |
| Homeowners | 75.7% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 34.2% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.0% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 211 routes, 160,668 homes (15 of 18 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Johnston County: 27527 ($115,035)
- Most residents: 27529 (55,242 people)
- Highest homeownership: 27592 (88.7% 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 Johnston County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27529 | Garner | 55,242 | 21,417 | $85,716 | $355,500 | 71.1% | 28.5% | 13.9% | 36 | 27,905 | 34% of its land |
| 27520 | Clayton | 48,014 | 17,819 | $86,322 | $320,900 | 74.3% | 31.7% | 8.1% | 28 | 22,683 | 96% of its land |
| 27527 | Clayton | 39,256 | 13,846 | $115,035 | $390,200 | 80.8% | 45.5% | 15.0% | 20 | 16,559 | 100% of its land |
| 27597 | Zebulon | 30,184 | 10,976 | $84,625 | $312,500 | 80.1% | 33.7% | 10.2% | 19 | 15,510 | 23% of its land |
| 27591 | Wendell | 29,838 | 10,751 | $85,224 | $312,400 | 80.0% | 34.8% | 11.8% | 15 | 14,055 | 30% of its land |
| 27577 | Smithfield | 28,354 | 10,297 | $62,758 | $260,300 | 73.2% | 30.6% | 7.4% | 17 | 12,433 | 100% of its land |
| 27501 | Angier | 24,806 | 9,023 | $73,336 | $272,800 | 77.9% | 36.3% | 9.7% | 13 | 11,519 | 37% of its land |
| 27576 | Selma | 21,624 | 7,998 | $66,831 | $207,600 | 66.2% | 37.4% | 8.1% | 12 | 8,702 | 100% of its land |
| 27592 | Willow Spring | 21,114 | 7,086 | $104,252 | $358,900 | 88.7% | 41.9% | 5.7% | 10 | 7,699 | 39% of its land |
| 27504 | Benson | 17,079 | 6,980 | $66,724 | $245,600 | 73.5% | 29.0% | 8.0% | 12 | 9,267 | 97% of its land |
| 27524 | Four Oaks | 13,999 | 5,089 | $75,827 | $212,500 | 73.8% | 34.7% | 7.2% | 8 | 6,152 | 92% of its land |
| 27542 | Kenly | 9,850 | 3,892 | $66,038 | $214,100 | 74.6% | 30.0% | 5.4% | 6 | 4,141 | 64% of its land |
| 27569 | Princeton | 8,833 | 3,251 | $78,850 | $221,700 | 68.1% | 36.6% | 11.3% | 6 | 3,869 | 79% of its land |
| 27557 | Middlesex | 8,657 | 2,992 | $71,541 | $199,900 | 75.0% | 37.8% | 8.3% | 5 | 4,037 | 32% of its land |
| 28366 | Newton Grove | 3,769 | 1,602 | $53,310 | $152,400 | 78.2% | 25.2% | 3.2% | 4 | 2,191 | 20% of its land |
| 27568 | Pine Level | 1,542 | 542 | $66,071 | $230,800 | 81.0% | 29.3% | 10.8% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 27555 | Micro | 573 | 228 | $44,531 | $170,700 | 66.2% | 33.8% | 3.6% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 27593 | Wilsons Mills | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 100% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Johnston County when at least 10% of its land is in the county, when it holds at least 10% of the county's land, or when the county is its main county. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, including parts that cross the county line; the Census county figures above do not.
Cities and communities
- Clayton — 29,320 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Smithfield — 12,116 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Selma — 6,817 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Archer Lodge — 5,186 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Benson — 4,282 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Wilson's Mills — 2,753 residents · 4 ZIP codes
- Four Oaks — 2,459 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Kenly — 2,359 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Pine Level — 2,031 residents · 3 ZIP codes
- Princeton — 1,658 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Micro — 573 residents · 1 ZIP code
Rankings
- Richest ZIP codes in Johnston County — 16 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest home values in Johnston County — 16 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest homeownership in Johnston County — 16 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most families with kids in Johnston County — 16 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most new movers in Johnston County — 16 ZIP codes ranked
- Youngest ZIP codes in Johnston County — 16 ZIP codes ranked
- Oldest ZIP codes in Johnston County — 16 ZIP codes ranked
- Fastest-growing ZIP codes in Johnston County — 15 ZIP codes ranked
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Johnston County, NC?
- 27529, 27520, 27527, 27597, 27591, 27577, 27501, 27576, 27592, 27504, 27524, 27542, 27569, 27557, 28366, 27568, 27555 and 27593. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Johnston County?
- 234,263 residents in 85,591 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Johnston County?
- $83,384 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $53,310 (28366) to $115,035 (27527).
- Which Johnston County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 27527, at $115,035, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents. See the full ranking of Johnston County ZIP codes by income.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Johnston County?
- For the 15 of 18 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 211 carrier routes reaching 160,668 residential and 6,061 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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