North Carolina Gazetteer
ZIP Code 27520 has segments in 2 Counties (Johnston, Wake).
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Database updated: March 1, 2026, Maps updated: May 1, 2024.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 48,014 (100%) |
| Population Density | 678 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 60 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $86,322 |
| Per Capita Income | $41,157 |
| Median Home Value | $320,900 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 18,621 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 13,231 (71.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,588 (24.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 802 (4.3%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 17,819 |
| Average Household Size | 2.68 |
| Family Households | 12,942 (72.6%) |
The table below compares 27520 to the other 33,772 ZIP Codes in the United States by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 1199 | 96th |
| Population Density | # 8565 | 75th |
| Median Household Income | # 10333 | 69th |
| Per Capita Income | # 12149 | 64th |
| Diversity Index | # 3632 | 89th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE North Carolina Census Data Comparison Tool.
