Johnston County, NC ZIP Codes
North Carolina (NC) · 12 ZIP codes · 10 cities
12
ZIP codes
226,504
population (2021)
+34.1%
pop change since 2010
37101
FIPS code
Johnston County ZIP code map
About Johnston County
Johnston County is located in North Carolina and contains 12 ZIP codes across 10 cities and communities.
The county's population was 226,504 as of 2021,
an increase of
34.1% from 168,878 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Johnston County is 37101.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 226,504 |
| 2010 population | 168,878 |
| Change | +34.1% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| FIPS code | 37101 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Johnston County
ZIP codes for Johnston County, NC (12)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27504 | Benson | Johnston | View map |
| 27520 | Clayton | Johnston | View map |
| 27524 | Four Oaks | Johnston | View map |
| 27527 | Clayton | Johnston | View map |
| 27528 | Clayton | Johnston | View map |
| 27542 | Kenly | Johnston | View map |
| 27555 | Micro | Johnston | View map |
| 27568 | Pine Level | Johnston | View map |
| 27569 | Princeton | Johnston | View map |
| 27576 | Selma | Johnston | View map |
| 27577 | Smithfield | Johnston | View map |
| 27593 | Wilsons Mills | Johnston | View map |
Demographics & statistics
174,775
Population
38.3
Median age
$75,154
Median household income
$34,621
Per capita income
$205,825
Median home value
$983
Median monthly rent
72.4%
Home ownership
12.7%
Poverty rate
3.4%
Unemployment
52,899
Housing units
22.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
5,216
Under 5
5,404
5,192
5–9
5,378
6,751
10–14
6,994
5,857
15–19
6,068
5,233
20–24
5,422
11,000
25–34
11,396
11,510
35–44
11,924
12,441
45–54
12,889
5,244
55–59
5,432
5,142
60–64
5,327
7,767
65–74
8,046
3,360
75–84
3,480
1,131
85+
1,171
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 42,930 | 24.4% |
| 18 and over | 131,845 | 75.7% |
| 65 and over | 24,955 | 15.5% |
| Median age | 38.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
63.1%
Black or African American
16%
Hispanic or Latino
8.7%
Other race
6%
Two or more races
5.4%
Asian
0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 120,714 | 63.1% |
| Black or African American | 30,714 | 16% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16,602 | 8.7% |
| Other race | 11,393 | 6% |
| Two or more races | 10,251 | 5.4% |
| Asian | 1,111 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 473 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 119 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
5.3%
$10k–$15k
3.8%
$15k–$25k
8.3%
$25k–$35k
8.6%
$35k–$50k
11.2%
$50k–$75k
17.5%
$75k–$100k
12.7%
$100k–$150k
19.5%
$150k–$200k
7.5%
$200k+
5.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.5% |
| $200k+ | 5.6% |
| Median income | $75,154 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.3%
$50k–$100k
9.4%
$100k–$150k
16.1%
$150k–$200k
14.8%
$200k–$300k
29.5%
$300k–$500k
18.8%
$500k–$1M
4.1%
$1M+
0.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $205,825 |
| Median rent / month | $983 |
| Owner occupied | 72.4% |
| Renter occupied | 27.6% |
| Vacant | 8.6% |
| Single-family detached | 70.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.8% |
| Mobile homes | 19.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.72 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 15.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 18.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 21.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 5.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 18.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 56.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.7% |
| 3 or more | 33.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 9.7% |
| Electricity | 75.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 11.8% |
| Fuel oil | 0.8% |
| Wood | 1.2% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 35,732 | 54.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 4,052 | 6.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 8,551 | 13.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 15,702 | 25.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 23,166 | 35.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 17,981 | 29.3% |
| Average household size | 2.66 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 31.0% | 25.6% |
| Married | 54.9% | 51.0% |
| Separated | 2.0% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 2.0% | 9.3% |
| Divorced | 10.0% | 11.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.8%
Some HS, no diploma
7.0%
HS graduate
29.2%
Some college, no degree
22.5%
Associate's degree
12.8%
Bachelor's degree
16.5%
Graduate / professional
6.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 87.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 22.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1,641 | 4.9% |
| Kindergarten | 2,450 | 5.5% |
| Elementary school | 18,913 | 44.3% |
| High school | 10,300 | 22.5% |
| College / grad school | 10,186 | 22.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.4%
Retail trade
12.2%
Manufacturing
11.4%
Construction
11.4%
Professional & management
10.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.0%
Public administration
5.7%
Finance & real estate
5.3%
Other services
4.8%
Transportation & utilities
3.6%
Wholesale trade
3.1%
Agriculture & mining
1.5%
Information
1.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 34.5% |
| Service | 15.8% |
| Sales & office | 20.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.9% |
| Production & transportation | 15.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.7% |
| Government | 15.8% |
| Self-employed | 5.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.2% |
| Carpool | 8.8% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 1.2% |
| Other means | 0.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 30.7 |
Poverty
All people
12.7%
Under 18 years
18.6%
18 and over
11.0%
Married-couple families
5.1%
Female-led households
27.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 32.9% |
| Retirement income | 23.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 14.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 34.6% |
| High cholesterol | 33.8% |
| Heart disease | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 24.4% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.5% |
| Cancer | 5.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.8% |
| No physical activity | 25.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.6% |
| Poor mental health | 15.0% |
| Poor physical health | 11.3% |
| No health insurance | 20.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.4% |
| Visited dentist | 62.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.7% |
| Teeth loss | 17.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 12,054 | 8.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.3% |
| Under 18 | 5.5% |
| 18–64 years | 12.0% |
| 65 and over | 36.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 65.5% |
| Public insurance | 36.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 164,155 | 93.5% |
| Spanish | 8,845 | 5.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 8,061 | 5.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 324 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 290 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 161,456 | 92.8% |
| Born in same state | 159,417 | 91.8% |
| Born in different state | 103,321 | 63.9% |
| Foreign born | 2,039 | 1.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 13,319 | 7.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 3,544 | 22.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 19,622 | 11.2% |
| Arab | 19,128 | 10.9% |
| Italian | 14,140 | 8.1% |
| English | 1,006 | 0.6% |
| Polish | 596 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 514 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 364 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 237 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 24 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.4% |
| Internet access | 92.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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