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ZIP code

27542

Kenly, NC

STANDARD

27542 covers Kenly in Johnston County, with 9,441 people in the ACS estimate.

Map of 27542, Kenly

ZIP code map

ACS population

9,441

Median household income

$56,157

Median home value

$180,800

About ZIP code 27542

Type

STANDARD

City

Kenly

County

Johnston County

Timezone

America/New_York

Area codes

252, 919, 984

Land area

90.1 sq mi

Water area

1.43 sq mi

Households

4,307

Median gross rent

$769

More enterprise fields

Timezone
America/New_York
Area Codes
252, 919, 984
World Region
NA
Country
US
Housing Count
4,218
Irs Estimated Households
4,500
Population Count
9,607
Irs Estimated Population
8,810

People in 27542

Race

  • White6,984
  • Black or African American1,198
  • American Indian or Alaska Native61
  • Asian26
  • Other race541
  • Two or more races797

Hispanic or Latino (any race): 1,210

Age

  • Under 101,124
  • 10 to 191,385
  • 20 to 291,141
  • 30 to 391,124
  • 40 to 491,167
  • 50 to 591,329
  • 60 to 691,236
  • 70 to 79760
  • 80 and older341

Income and housing in 27542

Poverty rate

17.3%

Median earnings

$39,217

Median household income

$56,157

Median home value

$180,800

Median gross rent

$769

Education

  • High school graduate86.3%
  • Bachelor's degree17.0%
  • Graduate degree4.4%

Places covering 27542

Cities and places

84.5% of this ZIP is outside city limits (a real overlap row, not missing data).

Population history for 27542

IRS populationACS population
11,1275,564020052023

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ZIP codes near 27542

  1. 27555Micro5.0 miPop 788 · Income $51,094
  2. 27851Lucama7.6 miPop 5,366 · Income $61,556
  3. 27568Pine Level8.7 miPop 1,563 · Income $72,639
  4. 27830Fremont9.1 miPop 3,992 · Income $51,115
  5. 27569Princeton9.3 miPop 8,396 · Income $73,507
  6. 27576Selma9.9 miPop 20,104 · Income $62,044
  7. 27863Pikeville10.5 miPop 13,401 · Income $78,063
  8. 27813Black Creek10.5 miPop 714 · Income $47,337
  9. 27880Sims12.4 miPop 3,976 · Income $76,903
  10. 27807Bailey13.1 miPop 5,951 · Income $67,563
  11. 27593Wilsons Mills13.5 miPop 0 · Income —
  12. 27527Clayton13.8 miPop 35,968 · Income $111,011

ZIP code 27542 FAQ

What city is ZIP code 27542 in?
27542 is in Kenly, NC.
What county is 27542 in?
27542 is in Johnston County.
What is the median household income in 27542?
The median household income in 27542 is $56,157.
Which ZIP codes are near 27542?
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