27520 ZIP Code
Clayton, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 27520 |
| City/Town: | Clayton |
| County: | Johnston |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 46,059 |
| Median Household Income: | $82,694 |
| Per Capita Income: | $41,476 |
| Total Housing Units: | 17,285 |
| Median Home Value: | $245,300 |
| Land Area: | 70.8 sq miles
183.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.6118, -78.4764 |
Population Information (27520 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 46,059 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 23,495 | 51.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 22,564 | 49.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,496 | 5.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,063 | 6.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,500 | 7.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,059 | 6.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,616 | 7.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,853 | 12.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 6,323 | 13.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 6,998 | 15.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,003 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,411 | 5.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,360 | 7.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,865 | 4.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 512 | 1.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (27520 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $245,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,258 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 17,285 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 16,408 | 94.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 877 | 5.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 12,694 | 77.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,714 | 22.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (27520 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 30,325 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 707 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,077 | 3.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 9,088 | 30.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 7,388 | 24.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 3,960 | 13.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,954 | 19.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,151 | 7.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 26.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (27520 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $82,694 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $95,724 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $99,936 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $41,476 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (27520 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 25,692 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 24,751 | 96.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 817 | 3.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 10,522 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 19,393 | 78.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,954 | 16.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,404 | 5.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (27520 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 30,185 | 65.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 10,487 | 22.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 78 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 329 | 0.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 24 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,276 | 4.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,680 | 5.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 4,044 | 8.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 6,531 | 14.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 3,851 | 8.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 693 | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 271 | 0.6% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,716 | 3.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (27520 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 496 | 3.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 278 | 1.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 788 | 4.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,708 | 10.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,216 | 7.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,146 | 19.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,153 | 13.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,888 | 23.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,686 | 10.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,049 | 6.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (27520 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 19,385 | 78.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,158 | 8.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 34 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 361 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 126 | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,406 | 9.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 32.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (27520 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 102 | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,956 | 7.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,749 | 11.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 793 | 3.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,749 | 11.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 2,057 | 8.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 347 | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,576 | 6.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,990 | 12.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,715 | 19.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,043 | 8.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 888 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,786 | 7.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (27520 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 6.8% | 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 (27520 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 40,350 | 87.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 33,183 | 72.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 12,617 | 27.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 5,460 | 11.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (27520 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 13,537 | 82.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,598 | 28.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,635 | 22.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 521 | 3.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 137 | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,639 | 10.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (27520 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 13,225 | 76.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 625 | 3.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 71 | 0.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 147 | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 384 | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 205 | 1.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 610 | 3.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,993 | 11.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 25 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (27520 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 132 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 3,996 | 23.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 4,301 | 24.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 4,585 | 26.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,936 | 11.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 929 | 5.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 518 | 3.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 308 | 1.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 113 | 0.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 467 | 2.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (27520 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 56 | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 752 | 4.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,452 | 14.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 10,070 | 58.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,069 | 17.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 886 | 5.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (27520 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,634 | 10.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,039 | 6.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 13,352 | 81.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 49 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 38 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 206 | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 15 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 75 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (27520 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 420 | 2.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,876 | 23.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,668 | 40.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 5,444 | 33.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (27520 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 708 | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 365 | 2.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 850 | 6.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,002 | 15.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 4,490 | 35.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,531 | 27.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 700 | 5.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 48 | 0.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (27520 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,518 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $479 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,258 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.85 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.63 | 2.38 |
Households (27520 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 16,408 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 9,499 | 57.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 4,056 | 24.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,030 | 12.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,711 | 22.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,739 | 35.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,246 | 25.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.80 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.26 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (27520 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 18,679 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,515 | 34.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 9,998 | 53.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 227 | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,661 | 8.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,572 | 24.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (27520 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 11,691 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 331 | 2.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 1,029 | 8.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,529 | 38.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,755 | 23.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,047 | 26.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (27520 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 34,995 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 3,422 | 9.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 45,810 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,364 | 11.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 621 | 11.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,749 | 51.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,994 | 37.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (27520 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 41,234 | 89.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,558 | 9.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,670 | 36.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,708 | 59.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 803 | 17.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 180 | 3.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (27520 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 42,495 | 92.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 790 | 1.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,564 | 451.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,564 | 451.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,564 | 451.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 400 | 50.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 287 | 36.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,289 | 289.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 23 | 2.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (27520 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 43,563 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 37,019 | 85.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 6,544 | 15.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 4,830 | 11.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 715 | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 282 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 717 | 1.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (27520 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 16,408 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 15,674 | 95.5% | 89.4% |
Clayton, NC27520