27520 ZIP Code – Clayton, North Carolina
Located in Clayton, North Carolina, ZIP code 27520 is a large ZIP code within Johnston County with a population of approximately 46,059 residents. The median household income is $82,694 — above the North Carolina average and near the national average. The median home value of $245,300 is near the national average, with 74.3% owner-occupied housing (stable). , with median rent coming in at $1,258 — above the national figure. Housing consists of 84% single-family (increasing), 6% apartments (decreasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 3.6%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 6.8% is well below the U.S. average. About 29.0% of residents have completed a four-year degree, near the national rate. The population has a median age of 37.9, near the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 27527, 27593, 27529.
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ZIP 27520 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 27520 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 46k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $82k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $245k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,258 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 37.9 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.6% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 6.8% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 29.0% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 27527 – Clayton
- 27593 – Wilsons Mills
- 27529 – Garner
- 27610 – Raleigh
- 27577 – Smithfield
- 27603 – Raleigh
- 27592 – Willow Spring
- 27545 – Knightdale
- 27576 – Selma
- 27591 – Wendell
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27527 | CLAYTON | 34,321 | $107,666 |
| 27593 | WILSONS MILLS | Not provided | Not provided |
| 27529 | GARNER | 53,223 | $80,021 |
| 27610 | RALEIGH | 81,219 | $62,900 |
| 27577 | SMITHFIELD | 26,778 | $57,281 |