27576 ZIP Code
Selma, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 27576 |
| City/Town: | Selma |
| County: | Johnston |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 20,011 |
| Median Household Income: | $52,228 |
| Per Capita Income: | $35,113 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,973 |
| Median Home Value: | $148,500 |
| Land Area: | 81.3 sq miles
210.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.5775, -78.2613 |
Population Information (27576 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 20,011 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,697 | 48.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 10,314 | 51.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 876 | 4.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,007 | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,906 | 9.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,518 | 7.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,141 | 5.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,795 | 14.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,359 | 11.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,752 | 13.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,320 | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,016 | 5.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,178 | 10.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 854 | 4.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 289 | 1.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (27576 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $148,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $869 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,973 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,420 | 93.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 553 | 6.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,019 | 67.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,401 | 32.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (27576 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 13,563 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,148 | 8.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 983 | 7.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,315 | 31.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,340 | 24.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,566 | 11.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,711 | 12.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 500 | 3.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 84.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 16.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (27576 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $52,228 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $68,094 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $67,716 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $35,113 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (27576 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,446 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,034 | 95.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 412 | 4.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,364 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,989 | 77.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,517 | 16.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 496 | 5.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 32 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (27576 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 12,555 | 62.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 4,460 | 22.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 253 | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 65 | 0.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,621 | 8.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,057 | 5.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,313 | 11.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 4,825 | 24.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 3,319 | 16.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 454 | 2.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 29 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,023 | 5.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (27576 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 420 | 5.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 464 | 6.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 911 | 12.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 709 | 9.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,042 | 14.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,198 | 16.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 777 | 10.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,283 | 17.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 463 | 6.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 153 | 2.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (27576 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,097 | 78.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 994 | 11.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 102 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 137 | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 628 | 7.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 31.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (27576 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 83 | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,241 | 13.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,411 | 15.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 172 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,278 | 14.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 387 | 4.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 195 | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 317 | 3.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 795 | 8.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,798 | 19.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 588 | 6.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 355 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 414 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (27576 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 15.5% | 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 (27576 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 17,116 | 85.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 11,123 | 55.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,642 | 43.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,892 | 14.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (27576 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,356 | 72.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,801 | 37.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,697 | 22.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 650 | 8.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 351 | 4.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,553 | 20.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (27576 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,275 | 66.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 92 | 1.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 363 | 4.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 191 | 2.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 178 | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 136 | 1.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,738 | 21.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (27576 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 96 | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 654 | 8.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 980 | 12.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,689 | 21.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,279 | 16.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 803 | 10.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 645 | 8.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,074 | 13.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 225 | 2.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 528 | 6.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (27576 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 11 | 0.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 420 | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,772 | 22.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,771 | 59.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 940 | 11.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 59 | 0.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (27576 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 627 | 8.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 877 | 11.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,768 | 77.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 69 | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 24 | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 21 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 34 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (27576 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 437 | 5.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,703 | 23.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,305 | 31.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,975 | 40.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (27576 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 470 | 9.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 620 | 12.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,473 | 29.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 831 | 16.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,261 | 25.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 285 | 5.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 79 | 1.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (27576 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,244 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $479 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $869 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.74 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.59 | 2.38 |
Households (27576 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,420 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,884 | 52.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,542 | 20.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,099 | 14.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,120 | 28.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,583 | 34.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,549 | 34.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.69 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.36 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (27576 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,798 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,544 | 32.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,268 | 54.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 64 | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 772 | 9.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,597 | 33.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (27576 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,804 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 81 | 1.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 240 | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,394 | 49.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,356 | 28.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 733 | 15.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (27576 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 15,185 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,196 | 7.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 20,008 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,147 | 15.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 169 | 5.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,784 | 56.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,194 | 37.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (27576 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 18,002 | 90.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,746 | 8.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 969 | 55.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 759 | 43.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 202 | 11.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 18 | 1.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (27576 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 17,870 | 89.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 259 | 1.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,141 | 826.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,141 | 826.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,141 | 826.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 164 | 63.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,897 | 732.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 42 | 16.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (27576 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 19,135 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 15,100 | 78.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,035 | 21.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,807 | 19.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 205 | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 23 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (27576 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,420 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,773 | 91.3% | 89.4% |
Selma, NC27576