660
Population
↓ 15% since 2019
20.9
Median Age
↓ 3% since 2019
26.5%
College Grads
▼ 32% below avg
0.0%
Unemployment
▼ 100% below avg
ZIP Code Details
| ZIP Code | 27531 |
|---|---|
| City | Goldsboro |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Wayne County |
| Area Code | 919/984 |
| Elevation | 89 ft |
| Latitude | 35.343617 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -77.967369 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37191 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 86.5% (571)
Female 13.5% (89) ♀
Race & Ethnicity
White42.4%
Hispanic16.1%
Black28.5%
Asian5.8%
Other7.3%
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 20.9 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.67 |
| Below Poverty | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| College Grads | 26.5% ▼ 32% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| Some College | 20 (40.8%) |
| Associates | 16 (32.7%) |
| Bachelors | 13 (26.5%) |
Education
Some College40.8%
Associates32.7%
Bachelors26.5%
Housing & Income
Housing Tenure
Renter100.0%
Financials
| Total Units | 18 |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 1.67 |
Income Distribution
Employment & Commute
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 27531 is in Goldsboro, NC, in Wayne County.
ZIP code 27531 is located in North Carolina (NC).
ZIP code 27531 is in Wayne County, NC.
ZIP 27531 observes the New York timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 27531 is 660 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 27531
ZIP code 27531 is located in Goldsboro, North Carolina, within Wayne County. With a population of 660, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 20.9 years.
The population of 27531 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 42.4%. Residents are moderately educated — 26.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average.
As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 82%.
Overall, ZIP code 27531 in Goldsboro, NC is characterized as moderately educated, and a young community.