| ZIP Code | 27577 |
|---|---|
| City | Smithfield |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Johnston County |
| Area Code | 919/984 |
| Elevation | 130 ft |
| Latitude | 35.491935 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -78.344614 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37101 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.59 |
| Below Poverty | 19.7% ▲ 97% above avg |
| College Grads | 36.2% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 6.5% ▲ 32% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 351 (2.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,387 (33.6%) |
| Some College | 1,874 (11.7%) |
| Associates | 2,618 (16.3%) |
| Bachelors | 1,861 (11.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,937 (24.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $56,237 ▼ 26% below avg ↑ 17% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $230,200 ▼ 17% below avg ↑ 52% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $802/mo |
| Total Units | 10,744 |
| Vacant Units | 856 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.59 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 10,744 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 856 |
| Owner Occupied | 67.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 32.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.59 |
ZIP code 27577 is located in Smithfield, North Carolina, within Johnston County. With a population of 26,946, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.7 years. Economically, 27577 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $56,237 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 27577 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $230,200 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $802 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 67.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 52% since 2019.
The population of 27577 is majority White (56.91%). Residents are moderately educated — 36.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 19.7%. Household income has grown by 17% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 27577 stands at 6.5%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 85%.
Overall, ZIP code 27577 in Smithfield, NC is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 26,946 residents, a median household income of $56,237, and a median home value of $230,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.