27577 ZIP Code
Smithfield, North carolina
December 14, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 27577 |
| City/Town: | Smithfield |
| County: | Johnston |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 26,778 |
| Median Household Income: | $57,281 |
| Per Capita Income: | $36,320 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,497 |
| Median Home Value: | $218,600 |
| Land Area: | 103.7 sq miles
268.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.5 sq miles
1.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.4919, -78.3446 |
Population Information (27577 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 26,778 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 13,900 | 51.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,878 | 48.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,414 | 5.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,618 | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,281 | 8.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,655 | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,563 | 5.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,909 | 10.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,848 | 14.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,938 | 14.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,635 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,881 | 7.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,557 | 9.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,134 | 4.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 345 | 1.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (27577 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $218,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $791 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,497 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,546 | 90.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 951 | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,427 | 67.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,119 | 32.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (27577 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 18,247 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,633 | 8.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,627 | 8.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,307 | 29.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,793 | 20.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,880 | 10.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,848 | 15.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,159 | 6.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 82.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 22.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (27577 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $57,281 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $76,344 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $72,242 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $36,320 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (27577 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 11,961 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 11,069 | 92.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 883 | 7.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,253 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,954 | 80.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,575 | 14.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 540 | 4.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (27577 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 17,028 | 63.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 5,466 | 20.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 108 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 292 | 1.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,210 | 8.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,674 | 6.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,984 | 11.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 5,010 | 18.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 3,077 | 11.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 222 | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 107 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,604 | 6.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (27577 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 833 | 8.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 767 | 8.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 812 | 8.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 773 | 8.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 938 | 9.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,798 | 18.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 984 | 10.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,548 | 16.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 707 | 7.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 386 | 4.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (27577 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,942 | 80.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,208 | 10.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 21 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 194 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 37 | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 546 | 4.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 28.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (27577 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 180 | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,397 | 12.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,267 | 11.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 365 | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,271 | 11.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 283 | 2.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 189 | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 348 | 3.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,490 | 13.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,185 | 19.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,127 | 10.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 666 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 301 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (27577 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 19.7% | 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 (27577 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 21,770 | 81.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 15,163 | 56.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,920 | 37.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,805 | 14.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (27577 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,881 | 72.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,268 | 34.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,628 | 27.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 678 | 7.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 115 | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,792 | 18.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (27577 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,218 | 68.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 442 | 4.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 266 | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 327 | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 183 | 1.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 127 | 1.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 620 | 5.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,298 | 12.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 16 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (27577 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 78 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,305 | 12.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,656 | 15.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,438 | 13.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,184 | 11.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,657 | 15.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,039 | 9.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,022 | 9.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 490 | 4.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 628 | 6.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (27577 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 194 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,063 | 10.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,955 | 18.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,456 | 52.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,691 | 16.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 138 | 1.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (27577 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,256 | 13.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 920 | 9.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 7,192 | 75.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 118 | 1.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 15 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 45 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (27577 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 780 | 8.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,932 | 30.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,143 | 32.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,691 | 28.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (27577 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 220 | 3.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 546 | 8.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 820 | 12.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,120 | 17.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,564 | 39.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,030 | 16.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 127 | 2.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (27577 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,403 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $446 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $791 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.75 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.51 | 2.38 |
Households (27577 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,546 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,785 | 50.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,035 | 21.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,637 | 17.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,459 | 25.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,188 | 33.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,752 | 28.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.67 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.23 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (27577 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,194 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,243 | 37.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,155 | 46.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 296 | 2.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,241 | 11.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,740 | 24.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (27577 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,537 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 229 | 3.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 375 | 5.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,126 | 47.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,644 | 25.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,163 | 17.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (27577 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 20,385 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,860 | 9.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 25,575 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,279 | 16.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 343 | 8.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,347 | 54.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,589 | 37.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (27577 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 23,548 | 87.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,015 | 11.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,454 | 48.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,468 | 48.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 375 | 12.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 93 | 3.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (27577 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 23,995 | 89.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 355 | 1.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,783 | 783.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,783 | 783.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,783 | 783.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 100 | 28.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 17 | 4.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,447 | 689.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (27577 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 25,364 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 20,802 | 82.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,562 | 18.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 4,345 | 17.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 72 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 126 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 19 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (27577 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,546 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,885 | 93.1% | 89.4% |
Smithfield, NC27577