27530 ZIP Code
Goldsboro, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 27530 |
| City/Town: | Goldsboro |
| County: | Wayne |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 37,447 |
| Median Household Income: | $52,466 |
| Per Capita Income: | $35,987 |
| Total Housing Units: | 17,725 |
| Median Home Value: | $164,100 |
| Land Area: | 106.5 sq miles
276.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.8 sq miles
4.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.3827, -78.0611 |
Population Information (27530 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 37,447 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 18,530 | 49.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 18,917 | 50.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,321 | 6.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,496 | 6.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,497 | 6.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,292 | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,079 | 5.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,358 | 14.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,766 | 12.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,443 | 11.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,631 | 7.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,338 | 6.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,684 | 9.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,026 | 5.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 516 | 1.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (27530 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $164,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $791 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 17,725 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 15,684 | 88.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,041 | 11.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,220 | 58.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,464 | 41.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (27530 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 25,762 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,039 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,132 | 8.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,837 | 30.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6,457 | 25.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 3,033 | 11.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,626 | 14.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,638 | 6.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 87.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 20.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (27530 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $52,466 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $71,816 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $65,767 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $35,987 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (27530 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 17,290 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 15,476 | 92.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,226 | 7.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 12,175 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,527 | 74.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,077 | 19.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 846 | 5.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 26 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (27530 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 19,274 | 51.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 15,396 | 41.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 25 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 566 | 1.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 117 | 0.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,069 | 5.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,142 | 3.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,693 | 7.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,243 | 3.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 338 | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 23 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,089 | 2.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (27530 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,035 | 6.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,048 | 6.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,640 | 10.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,735 | 11.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,882 | 12.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,106 | 19.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,966 | 12.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,009 | 12.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 638 | 4.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 625 | 4.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (27530 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 12,944 | 83.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,973 | 12.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 89 | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 143 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 149 | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 482 | 3.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (27530 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 351 | 2.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 812 | 5.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,157 | 13.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 351 | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,963 | 12.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 946 | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 184 | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 714 | 4.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,387 | 9.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,326 | 21.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,207 | 7.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,033 | 6.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,045 | 6.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (27530 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 20.0% | 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 (27530 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 32,514 | 86.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 20,912 | 55.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 16,581 | 44.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,620 | 9.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (27530 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 11,189 | 71.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 6,102 | 38.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,923 | 25.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,162 | 7.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 326 | 2.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,640 | 23.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (27530 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 11,482 | 64.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 348 | 2.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 963 | 5.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 646 | 3.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 989 | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 79 | 0.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 446 | 2.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 2,736 | 15.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 36 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (27530 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 46 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,052 | 5.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,231 | 12.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,910 | 16.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,792 | 10.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,754 | 15.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,401 | 13.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,076 | 11.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,067 | 6.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,396 | 7.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (27530 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 384 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 958 | 5.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,062 | 22.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 9,360 | 52.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,463 | 13.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 498 | 2.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (27530 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,833 | 11.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,713 | 10.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 11,929 | 76.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 111 | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 14 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 36 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 48 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (27530 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,785 | 11.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,730 | 30.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,222 | 33.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,947 | 25.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (27530 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 926 | 10.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,440 | 15.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,724 | 18.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,592 | 17.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,188 | 23.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,205 | 13.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 117 | 1.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 28 | 0.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (27530 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,318 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $449 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $791 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.35 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.28 | 2.38 |
Households (27530 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 15,684 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,569 | 41.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,425 | 15.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,937 | 18.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,955 | 31.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,914 | 31.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,939 | 31.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.32 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.90 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (27530 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,652 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,539 | 37.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,786 | 46.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 538 | 3.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,458 | 10.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,032 | 34.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (27530 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,778 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 395 | 4.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 522 | 5.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,136 | 47.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,073 | 23.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,652 | 18.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (27530 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 27,984 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 3,145 | 11.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 36,134 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 6,292 | 17.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 743 | 11.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,381 | 53.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,168 | 34.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (27530 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 31,543 | 84.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,441 | 14.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,762 | 69.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,597 | 29.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 526 | 9.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 82 | 1.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (27530 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 35,611 | 95.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 384 | 1.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,836 | 478.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,836 | 478.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,836 | 478.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 199 | 51.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 15 | 3.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,039 | 270.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (27530 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 35,126 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 32,292 | 91.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,834 | 8.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,785 | 5.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 685 | 2.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 304 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 60 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (27530 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 15,684 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 13,707 | 87.4% | 89.4% |
Goldsboro, NC27530