27504 ZIP Code
Benson, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 27504 |
| City/Town: | Benson |
| County: | Johnston |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 15,057 |
| Median Household Income: | $63,430 |
| Per Capita Income: | $39,841 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,982 |
| Median Home Value: | $203,000 |
| Land Area: | 89.8 sq miles
232.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.5 sq miles
1.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.4003, -78.5183 |
Population Information (27504 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 15,057 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,106 | 47.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,951 | 52.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,169 | 7.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 638 | 4.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 694 | 4.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 617 | 4.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 993 | 6.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,778 | 18.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,222 | 8.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,954 | 13.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 971 | 6.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,011 | 6.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,158 | 14.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 618 | 4.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 234 | 1.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (27504 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $203,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $914 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,982 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,221 | 89.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 761 | 10.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,610 | 74.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,611 | 25.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (27504 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 10,946 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 424 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,060 | 9.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,293 | 30.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,494 | 22.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,542 | 14.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,740 | 15.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 393 | 3.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 86.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 19.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (27504 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $63,430 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $79,223 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $72,647 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $39,841 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (27504 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,837 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 7,721 | 98.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 110 | 1.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,483 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,256 | 81.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 948 | 12.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 499 | 6.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 18 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (27504 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 10,539 | 70.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,336 | 15.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 23 | 0.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 696 | 4.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,463 | 9.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,869 | 12.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,946 | 12.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,481 | 9.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 274 | 1.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 57 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 134 | 0.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (27504 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 462 | 7.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 149 | 2.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 514 | 8.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 390 | 6.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 836 | 13.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,427 | 22.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 855 | 13.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 900 | 14.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 402 | 6.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 286 | 4.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (27504 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,961 | 77.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 626 | 8.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 54 | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 38 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 878 | 11.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 30.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (27504 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 178 | 2.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,147 | 14.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 736 | 9.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 208 | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 975 | 12.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 285 | 3.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 120 | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 260 | 3.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 652 | 8.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,817 | 23.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 538 | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 405 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 400 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (27504 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 16.1% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (27504 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 13,556 | 90.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 9,880 | 65.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,718 | 38.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,359 | 9.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (27504 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,820 | 77.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,219 | 35.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,297 | 20.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 208 | 3.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 35 | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 820 | 13.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (27504 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,879 | 69.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 168 | 2.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 89 | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 175 | 2.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 280 | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 63 | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 50 | 0.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,278 | 18.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (27504 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 177 | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 839 | 12.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,187 | 17.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,311 | 18.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 895 | 12.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 853 | 12.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 365 | 5.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 419 | 6.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 271 | 3.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 665 | 9.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (27504 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 43 | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 247 | 3.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,399 | 20.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,309 | 61.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 791 | 11.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 193 | 2.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (27504 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 429 | 6.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 764 | 12.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,849 | 77.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 36 | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 107 | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 15 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 21 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (27504 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 299 | 4.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,879 | 30.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,172 | 34.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,871 | 30.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (27504 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 441 | 9.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 384 | 8.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 769 | 16.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 648 | 14.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,556 | 33.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 665 | 14.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 130 | 2.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 17 | 0.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (27504 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,303 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $421 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $914 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.35 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.48 | 2.38 |
Households (27504 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,221 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,960 | 47.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,084 | 17.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 927 | 14.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,787 | 28.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,778 | 28.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,040 | 32.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.38 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.86 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (27504 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,884 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,803 | 30.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,197 | 54.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 181 | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 638 | 10.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,290 | 21.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (27504 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,451 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 181 | 7.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 70 | 2.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 976 | 39.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 300 | 12.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 924 | 37.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (27504 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 12,096 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 978 | 8.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 14,915 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,771 | 11.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 72 | 4.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 830 | 46.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 869 | 49.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (27504 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 13,423 | 89.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,440 | 9.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 653 | 45.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 776 | 53.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 353 | 24.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 11 | 0.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (27504 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 14,324 | 95.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 226 | 1.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 733 | 324.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 733 | 324.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 733 | 324.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 59 | 26.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 651 | 288.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (27504 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,888 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 12,167 | 87.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,721 | 12.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,678 | 12.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 20 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 23 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (27504 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,221 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,604 | 90.1% | 89.4% |
Benson, NC27504