ZIP Code 27542, NC
Living in 27542
Bikeability8
Walkability1
Commute45
Public Transit1
Affordability90
Public Safety96
Airports25
Hospitals49
Colleges37
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools15
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
9.3kPopulation+475 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
14%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
72%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black19%
Caucasian66%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school16%
High school graduate39%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household72%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$49kMedian Household Income+$7.2k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
28 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector74%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office22%
Service15%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van96%
Public transportation<1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$110kMedian Home Value+$8.9k (2010–19)
21%Built 2000 or Later
$500Median Monthly Rent+$110 (2010–19)
54%Owner-Occupied-12% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached59%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home33%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier9%
Home Value
Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K33%
$100K to $149K30%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity70%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas24%
Utility gas2%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in 27542
United States45
North Carolina20
Raleigh-Cary Metro Area4
Johnston County5
Property Crime in 27542
United States48
North Carolina30
Raleigh-Cary Metro Area8
Johnston County19
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (32%)(66%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump69%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41 | 4 | 1 |
| Feb | 44 | 3 | 0 |
| Mar | 51 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 60 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 43 | 3 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 27542
Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding60
Tornado28
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 27542, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 27542, NC
Greenfield School
12 miles, NE
Wilson Christian Academy
12 miles, NE
Star Christian Academy
13 miles, W
Great Accomplishments Academy
13 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 27542, NC
Barton College
15 miles, NE
University of Mount Olive
29 miles, S
Saint Augustine's University
30 miles, NW
Shaw University
30 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 27542, NC
Wilson Medical Center
13 miles, NE
Johnston Health
13 miles, SW
Cherry Hospital
17 miles, SE
Wayne Memorial Hospital
18 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 27542, NC
Raleigh-Durham International Airport
41 miles, NW
Pitt-Greenville Airport
42 miles, E
Fayetteville Regional Airport-Grannis Field
60 miles, SW
Albert J Ellis Airport
62 miles, SE