27534 ZIP Code
Goldsboro, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 27534 |
| City/Town: | Goldsboro |
| County: | Wayne |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 30,742 |
| Median Household Income: | $56,745 |
| Per Capita Income: | $36,000 |
| Total Housing Units: | 14,909 |
| Median Home Value: | $173,800 |
| Land Area: | 73.1 sq miles
189.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.7 sq miles
1.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.3693, -77.8869 |
Population Information (27534 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 30,742 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 15,667 | 51.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 15,075 | 49.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,190 | 7.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,565 | 5.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,727 | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,491 | 4.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,669 | 8.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,547 | 14.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,108 | 10.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,611 | 11.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,544 | 5.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,638 | 8.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,284 | 10.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,818 | 5.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 550 | 1.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (27534 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $173,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,079 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 14,909 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 13,670 | 91.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,239 | 8.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,133 | 52.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,537 | 47.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (27534 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 21,100 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 752 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,308 | 6.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,382 | 25.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,301 | 25.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,592 | 12.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,765 | 17.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,000 | 9.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 27.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (27534 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $56,745 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $78,285 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $70,970 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $36,000 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (27534 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 15,357 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 12,951 | 96.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 528 | 3.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,618 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 9,395 | 72.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,041 | 23.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 502 | 3.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 13 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (27534 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 16,544 | 53.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 10,548 | 34.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 47 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 581 | 1.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 84 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 391 | 1.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,547 | 8.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,788 | 5.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,219 | 7.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,465 | 4.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 157 | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 15 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 582 | 1.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (27534 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 489 | 3.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 552 | 4.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,383 | 10.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,320 | 9.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,393 | 17.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,741 | 20.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,690 | 12.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,681 | 12.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 718 | 5.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 703 | 5.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (27534 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 12,135 | 93.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,315 | 10.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 112 | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 97 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 94 | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 717 | 5.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (27534 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 148 | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 381 | 2.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,848 | 14.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 381 | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,897 | 14.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 472 | 3.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 183 | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 641 | 4.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 791 | 6.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,225 | 24.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,413 | 10.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 557 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,014 | 7.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (27534 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 10.6% | 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 (27534 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 26,258 | 85.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 19,478 | 63.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 12,219 | 39.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,306 | 7.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (27534 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,381 | 75.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,751 | 34.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,019 | 29.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 916 | 6.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 255 | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,986 | 14.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (27534 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,164 | 54.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 831 | 5.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 897 | 6.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 631 | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 790 | 5.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 339 | 2.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,404 | 9.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,853 | 12.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (27534 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 56 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,251 | 8.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,332 | 15.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,826 | 19.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,708 | 18.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,803 | 18.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,994 | 13.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 613 | 4.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 159 | 1.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 167 | 1.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (27534 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 289 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 609 | 4.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,077 | 27.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,556 | 50.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,083 | 14.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 295 | 2.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (27534 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 598 | 4.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 928 | 6.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 11,993 | 87.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 64 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 14 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 73 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (27534 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 761 | 5.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,887 | 35.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,643 | 34.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,379 | 24.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (27534 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 601 | 8.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 876 | 12.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,194 | 16.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,690 | 23.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,423 | 19.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 991 | 13.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 239 | 3.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 119 | 1.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (27534 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,297 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $498 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,079 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.27 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.16 | 2.38 |
Households (27534 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 13,670 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,717 | 41.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,873 | 13.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,793 | 20.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,473 | 32.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,720 | 27.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,167 | 30.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.22 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.81 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (27534 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,656 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,496 | 35.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,340 | 50.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 358 | 2.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,238 | 9.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,919 | 23.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (27534 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,856 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 402 | 5.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 240 | 3.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,545 | 37.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,226 | 17.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,443 | 35.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (27534 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 22,534 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 3,708 | 16.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 28,564 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,611 | 16.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 87 | 1.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,396 | 52.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,128 | 46.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (27534 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 25,642 | 83.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,873 | 15.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,135 | 43.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,503 | 51.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,355 | 27.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 235 | 4.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (27534 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 29,072 | 94.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 792 | 2.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,670 | 210.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,670 | 210.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,670 | 210.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 142 | 17.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 142 | 17.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 27 | 3.4% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 725 | 91.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 32 | 4.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (27534 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 28,552 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 25,307 | 88.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,245 | 11.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,183 | 7.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 241 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 455 | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 366 | 1.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (27534 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 13,670 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 12,769 | 93.4% | 89.4% |
Goldsboro, NC27534