| ZIP Code | 27555 |
|---|---|
| City | Micro |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Johnston County |
| Area Code | 919/984 |
| Elevation | 193 ft |
| Latitude | 35.562379 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -78.203517 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37101 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 31.5 yrs ↓ 26% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.76 |
| Below Poverty | 21.8% ▲ 118% above avg |
| College Grads | 26.3% ▼ 32% below avg |
| Unemployment | 15.2% ▲ 211% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 2 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 217 (48.8%) |
| Some College | 25 (5.6%) |
| Associates | 84 (18.9%) |
| Bachelors | 24 (5.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 93 (20.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $51,094 ▼ 33% below avg ↑ 60% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $212,500 ▼ 24% below avg ↑ 149% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $748/mo ↓ 3% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 315 |
| Vacant Units | 30 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.76 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 315 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 30 |
| Owner Occupied | 53.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 46.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.76 |
ZIP code 27555 is located in Micro, North Carolina, within Johnston County. With a population of 788, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 31.5 years. Economically, 27555 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $51,094 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 27555 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $212,500 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $748 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (53.3%) and renters (46.7%). Median home values have increased by 149% since 2019.
The population of 27555 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 41.5%. Residents are moderately educated — 26.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 21.8%. Household income has grown by 60% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 27555 stands at 15.2%, which is more than double the national average. About 22% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 62%.
Overall, ZIP code 27555 in Micro, NC is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 788 residents, a median household income of $51,094, and a median home value of $212,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.