27527 ZIP Code — Clayton, NC
Johnston County, North Carolina
ZIP code 27527 is located in Clayton, North Carolina, within Johnston County. It covers approximately 44.09 square miles and serves a population of 34,321 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 919/984.
About ZIP code 27527
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $319,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($107,666) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 35 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 45% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
34,321
population
44.09
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
27527 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 27527
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27527. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Clayton | Acceptable |
| Clayton | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
27528 Clayton (4.6 mi)
27520 Clayton (4.8 mi)
27576 Selma (8 mi)
27591 Wendell (9.9 mi)
27529 Garner (11.1 mi)
27577 Smithfield (11.2 mi)
27610 Raleigh (11.4 mi)
27545 Knightdale (11.8 mi)
27597 Zebulon (12.8 mi)
27542 Kenly (12.9 mi)
27557 Middlesex (14.1 mi)
27524 Four Oaks (15.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 34,321 |
| Population density | 778 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 37 |
| County FIPS | 101 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 44.09 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.36 sq mi |
| Latitude | 35.6405 |
| Longitude | -78.3785 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 919/984 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 26.0% | 42.4% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.0% | 31.1% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 32.9% | 21.8% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 12.0% | 4.6% | 6.0% |
Demographics & statistics
34,321
Population
778
People per sq mi
38.3
Median age
$107,666
Median household income
$48,288
Per capita income
$319,900
Median home value
$1,442
Median monthly rent
85.6%
Home ownership
7.2%
Poverty rate
2.4%
Unemployment
10,994
Housing units
44.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,082
Under 5
1,129
1,008
5–9
1,052
1,514
10–14
1,579
1,433
15–19
1,495
1,057
20–24
1,103
1,685
25–34
1,758
2,693
35–44
2,808
2,760
45–54
2,878
844
55–59
880
939
60–64
979
1,212
65–74
1,263
416
75–84
433
157
85+
164
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9,597 | 28.0% |
| 18 and over | 24,724 | 72.0% |
| 65 and over | 3,645 | 10.6% |
| Median age | 38.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
68.2%
Black or African American
12.1%
Hispanic or Latino
7.6%
Other race
6.7%
Two or more races
4.5%
Asian
0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,341 | 68.2% |
| Black or African American | 4,511 | 12.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,822 | 7.6% |
| Other race | 2,503 | 6.7% |
| Two or more races | 1,681 | 4.5% |
| Asian | 235 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 50 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 26.0% | 42.4% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.0% | 31.1% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 32.9% | 21.8% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 12.0% | 4.6% | 6.0% |
Under $10k
0.8%
$10k–$15k
3.4%
$15k–$25k
2.0%
$25k–$35k
7.3%
$35k–$50k
7.6%
$50k–$75k
13.1%
$75k–$100k
11.2%
$100k–$150k
27.6%
$150k–$200k
11.0%
$200k+
16.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 0.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 2.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 27.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.0% |
| $200k+ | 16.0% |
| Median income | $107,666 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.4%
$50k–$100k
1.3%
$100k–$150k
1.5%
$150k–$200k
7.8%
$200k–$300k
30.5%
$300k–$500k
46.2%
$500k–$1M
10.0%
$1M+
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $319,900 |
| Median rent / month | $1,442 |
| Owner occupied | 85.6% |
| Renter occupied | 14.4% |
| Vacant | 4.3% |
| Single-family detached | 82.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.3% |
| Mobile homes | 6.2% |
| Median rooms | 6.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.94 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 39.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 31.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 17.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 1.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 1.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 8.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 46.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 35.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 7.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 19.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 48.8% |
| 3 or more | 30.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 30.2% |
| Electricity | 65.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.5% |
| Fuel oil | 0.8% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 1.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,982 | 65.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 526 | 4.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,262 | 10.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,426 | 19.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,325 | 43.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,812 | 23.1% |
| Average household size | 2.81 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 28.0% | 26.9% |
| Married | 63.0% | 55.7% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 3.0% | 7.5% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 8.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.8%
Some HS, no diploma
1.9%
HS graduate
16.8%
Some college, no degree
19.0%
Associate's degree
15.0%
Bachelor's degree
31.1%
Graduate / professional
13.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 44.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 280 | 2.7% |
| Kindergarten | 287 | 2.8% |
| Elementary school | 4,366 | 42.5% |
| High school | 2,526 | 24.6% |
| College / grad school | 2,806 | 27.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
17.3%
Professional & management
14.5%
Finance & real estate
12.7%
Retail trade
11.5%
Manufacturing
10.1%
Construction
8.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.3%
Public administration
7.3%
Other services
3.7%
Wholesale trade
3.0%
Transportation & utilities
2.1%
Information
2.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 48.4% |
| Service | 12.3% |
| Sales & office | 22.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.6% |
| Production & transportation | 10.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.0% |
| Government | 17.2% |
| Self-employed | 4.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 71.4% |
| Carpool | 8.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.2% |
| Work from home | 19.5% |
| Other means | 1.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 34.7 |
Poverty
All people
7.2%
Under 18 years
12.3%
18 and over
5.3%
Married-couple families
2.0%
Female-led households
14.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 23.9% |
| Retirement income | 21.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.2% |
| High blood pressure | 29.0% |
| High cholesterol | 31.7% |
| Diabetes | 8.0% |
| Heart disease | 4.4% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Asthma | 8.6% |
| Arthritis | 19.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.0% |
| Cancer | 5.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.2% |
| Binge drinking | 17.9% |
| No physical activity | 18.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.7% |
| Depression | 22.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.2% |
| Poor mental health | 13.7% |
| Poor physical health | 8.4% |
| No health insurance | 15.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.9% |
| Visited dentist | 70.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.6% |
| Teeth loss | 10.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,510 | 10.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.2% |
| Under 18 | 5.3% |
| 18–64 years | 6.8% |
| 65 and over | 24.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 81.5% |
| Public insurance | 23.4% |
| No insurance | 5.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 32,110 | 93.6% |
| Spanish | 1,028 | 3.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 829 | 2.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 187 | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 12 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 32,335 | 94.2% |
| Born in same state | 32,095 | 93.5% |
| Born in different state | 15,666 | 45.6% |
| Foreign born | 240 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,986 | 5.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 937 | 47.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 4,810 | 14% |
| Italian | 3,522 | 10.3% |
| Arab | 2,492 | 7.3% |
| English | 340 | 1% |
| Polish | 318 | 0.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 223 | 0.6% |
| German | 87 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 69 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 24 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.5% |
| Internet access | 97.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27527
What city is ZIP code 27527 in?
ZIP code 27527 is primarily assigned to Clayton, North Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 27527 in?
ZIP code 27527 falls within Johnston County, North Carolina.
Is ZIP code 27527 mostly owner-occupied?
86% of occupied units in ZIP code 27527 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 27527 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 27527 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 27527?
The median household income in ZIP code 27527 is $107,666, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27527?
The median home value in ZIP code 27527 is $319,900.
What timezone is ZIP code 27527 in?
ZIP code 27527 observes the EST timezone.