27555 ZIP Code — Micro, NC

Johnston County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27555 is located in Micro, North Carolina, within Johnston County. It covers approximately 0.42 square miles and serves a population of 477 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 919/984.

About ZIP code 27555

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $155,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 51%.

The gap between median ($45,000) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 29% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 15% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 27%.

Overall, ZIP code 27555 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

477

population

0.42

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27555 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27555

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City	Status
Micro	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	477
Population density	1,136 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	101

Geography
Land area	0.42 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	35.5630
Longitude	-78.2017
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	69.7%	42.4%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	18.1%	31.1%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	12.2%	21.8%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.6%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

477

Population

1,136

People per sq mi

38.7

Median age

$45,000

Median household income

$30,556

Per capita income

$155,400

Median home value

$983

Median monthly rent

51.0%

Home ownership

19.8%

Poverty rate

6.2%

Unemployment

134

Housing units

15.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	125	26.2%
18 and over	352	73.8%
65 and over	80	16.8%
Median age	38.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 63.5%

Hispanic or Latino 11.5%

Other race 10.6%

Black or African American 9.5%

Two or more races 3.9%

Asian 0.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	342	63.5%
Hispanic or Latino	62	11.5%
Other race	57	10.6%
Black or African American	51	9.5%
Two or more races	21	3.9%
Asian	4	0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	69.7%	42.4%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	18.1%	31.1%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	12.2%	21.8%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.6%	6.0%

Under $10k 1.5%

$10k–$15k 12.4%

$15k–$25k 11.9%

$25k–$35k 9.8%

$35k–$50k 17.0%

$50k–$75k 8.8%

$75k–$100k 13.9%

$100k–$150k 6.7%

$150k–$200k 8.2%

$200k+ 9.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.5%
$10k–$15k	12.4%
$15k–$25k	11.9%
$25k–$35k	9.8%
$35k–$50k	17.0%
$50k–$75k	8.8%
$75k–$100k	13.9%
$100k–$150k	6.7%
$150k–$200k	8.2%
$200k+	9.8%
Median income	$45,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.1%

$50k–$100k 14.1%

$100k–$150k 22.2%

$150k–$200k 27.3%

$200k–$300k 23.2%

$500k–$1M 4.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$155,400
Median rent / month	$983
Owner occupied	51.0%
Renter occupied	49.0%
Vacant	15.3%
Single-family detached	59.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.9%
Mobile homes	17.9%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.51

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.8%
2000–2009	9.6%
1990–1999	20.5%
1980–1989	16.6%
1970–1979	7.0%
1960–1969	13.5%
1950–1959	2.2%
1940–1949	14.0%
1939 or earlier	11.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	9.6%
2 bedrooms	17.9%
3 bedrooms	60.3%
4 bedrooms	8.7%
5+ bedrooms	3.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.1%
1 vehicle	36.6%
2 vehicles	35.1%
3 or more	24.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.1%
Electricity	66.5%
Propane / LP gas	26.8%
Fuel oil	4.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	103	53.1%
Cohabiting couple	9	4.6%
Male householder, no spouse	11	5.7%
Female householder, no spouse	71	36.6%
Households with children under 18	70	36.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	64	33.0%
Average household size	2.46

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.5%	13.7%
Married	69.0%	48.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	25.0%
Divorced	6.5%	13.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.5%

Some HS, no diploma 9.9%

HS graduate 41.0%

Some college, no degree 25.3%

Associate's degree 5.6%

Bachelor's degree 12.0%

Graduate / professional 3.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.7%
Bachelor's or higher	15.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	1	1.1%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	53	58.9%
High school	8	8.9%
College / grad school	28	31.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 27.1%

Education & healthcare 18.2%

Manufacturing 11.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.0%

Other services 9.4%

Transportation & utilities 7.7%

Retail trade 6.1%

Finance & real estate 4.4%

Professional & management 3.3%

Public administration 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.3%
Service	13.8%
Sales & office	17.7%
Natural resources & construction	27.1%
Production & transportation	12.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.0%
Government	12.7%
Self-employed	3.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	52.0%
Carpool	19.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	28.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.0

Poverty

All people 19.8%

Under 18 years 29.9%

18 and over 16.5%

Married-couple families 10.7%

Female-led households 8.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.0%
Retirement income	31.4%
Supplemental Security	4.1%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.0%
High blood pressure	42.2%
High cholesterol	38.9%
Diabetes	14.2%
Heart disease	9.6%
Stroke	5.0%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	32.7%
Kidney disease	4.4%
Pulmonary disease	11.0%
Cancer	8.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.7%
Binge drinking	12.8%
No physical activity	30.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.3%
Depression	24.3%
Fair or poor health	19.8%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	14.1%
No health insurance	21.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.3%
Visited dentist	58.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	20.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	21	6.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	27.0%
Under 18	7.2%
18–64 years	22.1%
65 and over	75.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.8%
Public insurance	39.8%
No insurance	15.1%
Uninsured under 19	5.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	420	88.1%
Spanish	25	6.0%
Other Indo-European	25	6.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	431	90.4%
Born in same state	422	88.5%
Born in different state	328	68.8%
Foreign born	9	1.9%
Naturalized citizen	46	9.6%
Not a US citizen	15	32.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	71	14.9%
French	23	4.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	13	2.7%
German	3	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.7%
Internet access	85.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27555

What city is ZIP code 27555 in?

ZIP code 27555 is primarily assigned to Micro, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27555 in?

ZIP code 27555 falls within Johnston County, North Carolina.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27555?

20% of residents in ZIP code 27555 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27555?

The median home value in ZIP code 27555 is $155,400.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 27555?

The median household income in ZIP code 27555 is $45,000, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 27555?

ZIP code 27555 has an estimated population of 477 residents, with a density of 1,138 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 27555 in?

ZIP code 27555 observes the EST timezone.