| ZIP Code | 27504 |
|---|---|
| City | Benson |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Johnston County |
| Area Code | 919/984 |
| Elevation | 195 ft |
| Latitude | 35.400317 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -78.518271 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37101 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.9 yrs ↓ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.46 |
| Below Poverty | 15.9% ▲ 59% above avg |
| College Grads | 34.6% ▼ 11% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.9% ▼ 21% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 114 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,538 (35%) |
| Some College | 1,229 (12.1%) |
| Associates | 1,732 (17.1%) |
| Bachelors | 1,487 (14.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,017 (19.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $68,376 ▼ 10% below avg ↑ 34% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $217,400 ▼ 22% below avg ↑ 71% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $995/mo ↑ 30% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 7,140 |
| Vacant Units | 734 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.46 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 7,140 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 734 |
| Owner Occupied | 77.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 22.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.46 |
ZIP code 27504 is located in Benson, North Carolina, within Johnston County. With a population of 15,999, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.9 years. Economically, 27504 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $68,376 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 27504 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $217,400 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $995 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 77.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 71% since 2019.
The population of 27504 is majority White (65.15%). Residents are moderately educated — 34.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 15.9%. Household income has grown by 34% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 27504 stands at 3.9%, which is below the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 78%.
Overall, ZIP code 27504 in Benson, NC is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 15,999 residents, a median household income of $68,376, and a median home value of $217,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.