27520 ZIP Code — Clayton, NC
Johnston County, North Carolina
ZIP code 27520 is located in Clayton, North Carolina, within Johnston County. It covers approximately 70.78 square miles and serves a population of 46,059 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 919/984.
About ZIP code 27520
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $245,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $82,694. 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 32 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
46,059
population
70.78
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
27520 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 27520
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27520. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Clayton | Acceptable |
| Clayton | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
27528 Clayton (2.4 mi)
27527 Clayton (4.8 mi)
27529 Garner (7 mi)
27610 Raleigh (9.9 mi)
27577 Smithfield (11.1 mi)
27576 Selma (11.7 mi)
27592 Willow Spring (11.9 mi)
27591 Wendell (12.3 mi)
27545 Knightdale (12.3 mi)
27603 Raleigh (12.5 mi)
27504 Benson (13.8 mi)
27524 Four Oaks (14.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 07/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 46,059 |
| Population density | 651 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 37 |
| County FIPS | 101 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 70.78 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.11 sq mi |
| Latitude | 35.6146 |
| Longitude | -78.4579 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 919/984 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 07/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 31.8% | 42.4% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.0% | 31.1% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.2% | 21.8% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 5.0% | 4.6% | 6.0% |
Demographics & statistics
46,059
Population
651
People per sq mi
38.2
Median age
$82,694
Median household income
$35,275
Per capita income
$245,300
Median home value
$1,258
Median monthly rent
77.4%
Home ownership
6.8%
Poverty rate
3.2%
Unemployment
13,571
Housing units
26.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,273
Under 5
1,223
1,562
5–9
1,501
1,785
10–14
1,715
1,560
15–19
1,499
1,844
20–24
1,772
2,985
25–34
2,868
3,225
35–44
3,098
3,569
45–54
3,429
1,532
55–59
1,471
1,230
60–64
1,181
1,714
65–74
1,646
951
75–84
914
261
85+
251
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10,940 | 23.8% |
| 18 and over | 35,119 | 76.2% |
| 65 and over | 5,737 | 12.5% |
| Median age | 38.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
60.2%
Black or African American
20.9%
Hispanic or Latino
8.1%
Two or more races
5.3%
Other race
4.5%
Asian
0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30,185 | 60.2% |
| Black or African American | 10,487 | 20.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,044 | 8.1% |
| Two or more races | 2,680 | 5.3% |
| Other race | 2,276 | 4.5% |
| Asian | 329 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 78 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 31.8% | 42.4% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.0% | 31.1% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.2% | 21.8% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 5.0% | 4.6% | 6.0% |
Under $10k
3.0%
$10k–$15k
1.7%
$15k–$25k
4.8%
$25k–$35k
10.4%
$35k–$50k
7.4%
$50k–$75k
19.2%
$75k–$100k
13.1%
$100k–$150k
23.7%
$150k–$200k
10.3%
$200k+
6.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 23.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.3% |
| $200k+ | 6.4% |
| Median income | $82,694 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.6%
$50k–$100k
2.9%
$100k–$150k
6.7%
$150k–$200k
15.8%
$200k–$300k
35.4%
$300k–$500k
27.8%
$500k–$1M
5.5%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $245,300 |
| Median rent / month | $1,258 |
| Owner occupied | 77.4% |
| Renter occupied | 22.6% |
| Vacant | 5.1% |
| Single-family detached | 76.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.5% |
| Mobile homes | 11.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.85 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.8% |
| 2010–2019 | 23.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 24.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 26.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 5.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 3.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 14.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 58.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.6% |
| 3 or more | 33.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 10.0% |
| Electricity | 81.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 6.3% |
| Fuel oil | 0.3% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| Solar | 1.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 9,499 | 57.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,168 | 7.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,030 | 12.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,711 | 22.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,739 | 35.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,246 | 25.9% |
| Average household size | 2.80 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.9% | 25.0% |
| Married | 53.5% | 52.7% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 6.7% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 14.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.3%
Some HS, no diploma
3.6%
HS graduate
30.0%
Some college, no degree
24.4%
Associate's degree
13.1%
Bachelor's degree
19.6%
Graduate / professional
7.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 26.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 331 | 2.8% |
| Kindergarten | 1,029 | 8.8% |
| Elementary school | 4,529 | 38.7% |
| High school | 2,755 | 23.6% |
| College / grad school | 3,047 | 26.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.0%
Professional & management
12.1%
Manufacturing
11.1%
Retail trade
11.1%
Transportation & utilities
8.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.3%
Construction
7.9%
Public administration
7.2%
Finance & real estate
6.4%
Other services
3.6%
Wholesale trade
3.2%
Information
1.4%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 38.3% |
| Service | 15.4% |
| Sales & office | 21.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.9% |
| Production & transportation | 15.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.4% |
| Government | 16.0% |
| Self-employed | 5.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.2% |
| Carpool | 8.8% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 1.5% |
| Work from home | 9.8% |
| Other means | 0.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 32.0 |
Poverty
All people
6.8%
Under 18 years
8.8%
18 and over
6.2%
Married-couple families
4.2%
Female-led households
10.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.0% |
| Retirement income | 22.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.9% |
| High blood pressure | 30.6% |
| High cholesterol | 31.0% |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart disease | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 8.9% |
| Arthritis | 20.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.2% |
| Cancer | 5.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.2% |
| Binge drinking | 17.1% |
| No physical activity | 20.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.6% |
| Depression | 22.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.3% |
| Poor mental health | 14.1% |
| Poor physical health | 8.8% |
| No health insurance | 16.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.8% |
| Visited dentist | 68.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.9% |
| Teeth loss | 12.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3,422 | 9.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.7% |
| Under 18 | 5.7% |
| 18–64 years | 9.4% |
| 65 and over | 35.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 72.4% |
| Public insurance | 27.5% |
| No insurance | 11.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 43,563 | 94.6% |
| Spanish | 1,955 | 4.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,648 | 3.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 125 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 29 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 42,495 | 92.3% |
| Born in same state | 41,705 | 90.5% |
| Born in different state | 23,271 | 50.5% |
| Foreign born | 790 | 1.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,564 | 7.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,300 | 36.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 4,595 | 10% |
| Arab | 3,228 | 7% |
| Italian | 3,090 | 6.7% |
| English | 346 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 192 | 0.4% |
| Polish | 182 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 19 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.6% |
| Internet access | 95.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27520
What city is ZIP code 27520 in?
ZIP code 27520 is primarily assigned to Clayton, North Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 27520 in?
ZIP code 27520 falls within Johnston County, North Carolina.
Does ZIP code 27520 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 27520 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 27520?
ZIP code 27520 has an estimated population of 46,059 residents, with a density of 651 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 27520?
The median household income in ZIP code 27520 is $82,694, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27520?
The median home value in ZIP code 27520 is $245,300.
What timezone is ZIP code 27520 in?
ZIP code 27520 observes the EST timezone.