27542 ZIP Code
Kenly, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 27542 |
| City/Town: | Kenly |
| County: | Johnston |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 9,610 |
| Median Household Income: | $58,966 |
| Per Capita Income: | $40,455 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,322 |
| Median Home Value: | $154,400 |
| Land Area: | 90.1 sq miles
233.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.4 sq miles
3.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.6183, -78.1368 |
Population Information (27542 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 9,610 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 4,625 | 48.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 4,985 | 51.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 728 | 7.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 416 | 4.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 877 | 9.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 451 | 4.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 351 | 3.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 871 | 9.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,698 | 17.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,127 | 11.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 737 | 7.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 688 | 7.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,007 | 10.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 391 | 4.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 268 | 2.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (27542 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $154,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $772 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,322 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,925 | 90.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 397 | 9.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,774 | 70.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,151 | 29.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (27542 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 6,787 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 482 | 7.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 573 | 8.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,339 | 34.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,373 | 20.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,015 | 15.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 716 | 10.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 289 | 4.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 84.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 14.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (27542 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $58,966 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $72,783 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $76,445 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $40,455 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (27542 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 4,883 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 4,702 | 96.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 181 | 3.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,550 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,953 | 84.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 540 | 11.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 178 | 3.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 31 | 0.7% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (27542 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 7,227 | 75.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,325 | 13.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 76 | 0.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 13 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 92 | 1.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 877 | 9.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 190 | 2.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 820 | 8.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 751 | 7.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 60 | 0.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (27542 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 271 | 6.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 166 | 4.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 422 | 10.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 378 | 9.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 471 | 12.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 601 | 15.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 510 | 13.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 799 | 20.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 170 | 4.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 137 | 3.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (27542 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,684 | 78.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 515 | 11.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 4 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 120 | 2.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 37 | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 268 | 5.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 28.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (27542 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 58 | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 490 | 10.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 646 | 13.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 215 | 4.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 525 | 11.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 134 | 2.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 24 | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 181 | 3.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 433 | 9.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,051 | 22.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 522 | 11.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 264 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 159 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (27542 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 16.9% | 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 (27542 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 8,792 | 91.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 6,187 | 64.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,789 | 39.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 818 | 8.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (27542 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,993 | 76.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,284 | 32.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 721 | 18.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 228 | 5.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 157 | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 648 | 16.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (27542 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,874 | 66.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 31 | 0.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 47 | 1.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 91 | 2.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 24 | 0.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 8 | 0.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,247 | 28.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (27542 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 44 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 430 | 9.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 506 | 11.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,015 | 23.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 514 | 11.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 574 | 13.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 459 | 10.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 271 | 6.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 212 | 4.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 297 | 6.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (27542 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 9 | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 138 | 3.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 820 | 19.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,528 | 58.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 715 | 16.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 112 | 2.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (27542 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 138 | 3.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 728 | 18.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,913 | 74.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 25 | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 121 | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (27542 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 182 | 4.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,069 | 27.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,424 | 36.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,250 | 31.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (27542 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 277 | 10.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 441 | 15.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 620 | 22.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 443 | 16.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 544 | 19.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 345 | 12.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 104 | 3.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (27542 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,379 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $420 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $772 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.45 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.43 | 2.38 |
Households (27542 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,925 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,042 | 52.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 796 | 20.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 639 | 16.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,031 | 26.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,267 | 32.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,126 | 28.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.45 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.95 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (27542 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,605 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,025 | 28.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,968 | 54.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 108 | 3.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 419 | 11.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 816 | 22.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (27542 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,095 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 140 | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 215 | 10.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 960 | 45.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 379 | 18.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 401 | 19.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (27542 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 7,309 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 677 | 9.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 9,610 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,616 | 16.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 148 | 9.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 666 | 41.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 802 | 49.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (27542 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 8,978 | 93.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 472 | 4.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 300 | 63.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 172 | 36.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 4 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (27542 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 9,211 | 95.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 8 | 0.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 399 | 4987.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 399 | 4987.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 399 | 4987.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 32 | 400.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 304 | 3800.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (27542 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,882 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 8,062 | 90.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 820 | 9.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 737 | 8.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 20 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 63 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (27542 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,925 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,508 | 89.4% | 89.4% |
Kenly, NC27542