ZIP Code 27542, NC

Living in 27542

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Bikeability 8
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Walkability 1
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Commute 45
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Public Transit 1
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Affordability 90
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Public Safety 96
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Airports 25
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Hospitals 49
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Colleges 37
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Schools 15
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Residents

9.3k Population +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

$49k Median 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

$110k Median Home Value +$8.9k (2010–19)
21% Built 2000 or Later
$500 Median 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
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 27542, NC

Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 27542, NC

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Greenfield School
12 miles, NE
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Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 27542, NC

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Barton College
15 miles, NE
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Shaw University
30 miles, W

Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 27542, NC

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Wilson Medical Center
13 miles, NE
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Johnston Health
13 miles, SW
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Cherry Hospital
17 miles, SE
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Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 27542, NC

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Albert J Ellis Airport
62 miles, SE