| ZIP Code | 27524 |
|---|---|
| City | Four Oaks |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Johnston County |
| Area Code | 919/984 |
| Elevation | 112 ft |
| Latitude | 35.391825 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -78.378763 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37101 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.4 yrs ↓ 12% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.77 |
| Below Poverty | 8.5% ▼ 15% below avg |
| College Grads | 35.1% ▼ 9% below avg |
| Unemployment | 2.4% ▼ 50% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 111 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,595 (30.1%) |
| Some College | 1,368 (15.9%) |
| Associates | 1,528 (17.7%) |
| Bachelors | 1,408 (16.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,619 (18.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $76,141 ≈ Avg ↑ 54% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $210,900 ▼ 24% below avg ↑ 50% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,011/mo ↑ 20% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 5,988 |
| Vacant Units | 791 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.77 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 5,988 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 791 |
| Owner Occupied | 70.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 29.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.77 |
ZIP code 27524 is located in Four Oaks, North Carolina, within Johnston County. With a population of 14,420, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 34.4 years. Economically, 27524 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $76,141 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 27524 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $210,900 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,011 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 70.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 50% since 2019.
The population of 27524 is majority White (65.98%). Residents are moderately educated — 35.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.5%. Household income has grown by 54% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 27524 stands at 2.4%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 81%.
Overall, ZIP code 27524 in Four Oaks, NC is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 14,420 residents, a median household income of $76,141, and a median home value of $210,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.