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ZIP Code 27542 has segments in 3 Counties (Johnston, Wayne, Wilson).
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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 | 9,850 (100%) |
| Population Density | 109 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 48 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $66,038 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,562 |
| Median Home Value | $214,100 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,214 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,903 (68.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 989 (23.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 322 (7.6%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 3,892 |
| Average Household Size | 2.53 |
| Family Households | 2,663 (68.4%) |
The table below compares 27542 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 | # 9949 | 71st |
| Population Density | # 15174 | 55th |
| Median Household Income | # 20223 | 40th |
| Per Capita Income | # 22997 | 32nd |
| Diversity Index | # 8631 | 74th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE North Carolina Census Data Comparison Tool.
