27531 ZIP Code — Goldsboro, NC

Wayne County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27531 is located in Goldsboro, North Carolina, within Wayne County. It covers approximately 3.48 square miles and serves a population of 642 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 919/984.

About ZIP code 27531

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 5 minutes is near the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 100% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

642

population

3.48

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27531 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27531

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27531. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Goldsboro	Acceptable
Goldsboro	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27534 Goldsboro (3.7 mi) 28333 Dudley (5.2 mi) 27530 Goldsboro (8.3 mi) 27863 Pikeville (9.8 mi) 28578 Seven Springs (10.8 mi) 28551 La Grange (11.1 mi) 27569 Princeton (12.8 mi) 28365 Mount Olive (13 mi) 27830 Fremont (14.1 mi) 28580 Snow Hill (19 mi) 28341 Faison (19.1 mi) 28508 Albertson (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	642
Population density	184 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	191

Geography
Land area	3.48 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	35.3444
Longitude	-77.9659
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	919/984

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	100.0%	53.3%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	29.6%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	14.3%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.8%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

642

Population

184

People per sq mi

20.9

Median age

Median household income

$24,888

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

0.0%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

15–19

436

20–24

25–34

35–44

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	642	100.0%
65 and over	0	0.0%
Median age	20.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 41.3%

Black or African American 23.3%

Two or more races 12.8%

Hispanic or Latino 9.8%

Asian 7.9%

Other race 4.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	294	41.3%
Black or African American	166	23.3%
Two or more races	91	12.8%
Hispanic or Latino	70	9.8%
Asian	56	7.9%
Other race	33	4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	100.0%	53.3%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	29.6%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	14.3%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.8%	6.0%

$25k–$35k 100.0%

Range	% of households
$25k–$35k	100.0%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	0.0%
Renter occupied	100.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	0.0%
Large apartment buildings	100.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	0.0
Avg household size (owned)	0.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	100.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	100.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	0.0%
3 bedrooms	0.0%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	100.0%
2 vehicles	0.0%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	100.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	0	0.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	11	100.0%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	0	0.0%
Average household size	0.00

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	100.0%	100.0%
Married	0.0%	0.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 0.0%

Some college, no degree 91.1%

Associate's degree 8.9%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	123	100.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 100.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	100.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	0.0%
Government	100.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.1%
Carpool	7.6%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	9.0%
Work from home	1.6%
Other means	2.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	4.7

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	0.0%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	24.4%
High blood pressure	10.4%
High cholesterol	9.6%
Diabetes	1.5%
Heart disease	1.0%
Stroke	0.5%
Asthma	8.6%
Arthritis	3.4%
Kidney disease	0.8%
Pulmonary disease	1.8%
Cancer	0.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	11.9%
Binge drinking	26.1%
No physical activity	14.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.2%
Depression	20.8%
Fair or poor health	6.9%
Poor mental health	17.6%
Poor physical health	4.7%
No health insurance	20.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.6%
Visited dentist	63.9%
Cholesterol screening	69.4%
Teeth loss	0.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	14	100.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	0.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	0.0%
Public insurance	0.0%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	642	100.0%
Spanish	13	2.0%
Other Indo-European	13	2.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	582	90.7%
Born in same state	579	90.2%
Born in different state	97	15.1%
Foreign born	3	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	60	9.3%
Not a US citizen	25	41.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	160	24.9%
Italian	65	10.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	7	1.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	1.7%
Internet access	100.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27531

What city is ZIP code 27531 in?

ZIP code 27531 is primarily assigned to Goldsboro, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27531 in?

ZIP code 27531 falls within Wayne County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 27531 have a large veteran population?

100% of civilians in ZIP code 27531 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 27531?

ZIP code 27531 has an estimated population of 642 residents, with a density of 185 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 27531 in?

ZIP code 27531 observes the EST timezone.