Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.68 |
| Below Poverty | 12.1% ▲ 21% above avg |
| College Grads | 37.4% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 4.1% ▼ 16% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 2,036 (2.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 27,788 (29.4%) |
| Some College | 13,039 (13.8%) |
| Associates | 16,222 (17.2%) |
| Bachelors | 12,891 (13.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 22,538 (23.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $70,598 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $228,218 ▼ 18% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,058/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 62,394 |
| Vacant Units | 5,232 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Johnston County is located in North Carolina and encompasses 11 ZIP codes spanning 11 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 154,726 residents. With a median age of 38.29, it is a middle-aged county.
Johnston County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $70,597 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.1%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 12.1% is above the national average.
Housing in Johnston County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $228,218 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,058. Homeownership rates are high at 72.6%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Johnston County are majority White (59.9%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 37.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Johnston County, NC is a solidly middle-class area in North Carolina. The 11 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27504 | Benson | 15,999 | $68,376 | $217,400 | $995 | 3.9% | 34.6% |
| 27520 | Clayton | 48,662 | $84,545 | $282,200 | $1,430 | 3.6% | 42.8% |
| 27524 | Four Oaks | 14,420 | $76,141 | $210,900 | $1,011 | 2.4% | 35.1% |
| 27542 | Kenly | 9,441 | $56,157 | $180,800 | $769 | 4.2% | 34.1% |
| 27555 | Micro | 788 | $51,094 | $212,500 | $748 | 15.2% | 26.3% |
| 27557 | Middlesex | 8,407 | $65,833 | $167,300 | $851 | 4.3% | 33.8% |
| 27568 | Pine Level | 1,563 | $72,639 | $233,100 | $881 | 5.6% | 44.6% |
| 27569 | Princeton | 8,396 | $73,507 | $194,000 | $967 | 2.9% | 32.3% |
| 27576 | Selma | 20,104 | $62,044 | $178,200 | $874 | 3.6% | 34.9% |
| 27577 | Smithfield | 26,946 | $56,237 | $230,200 | $802 | 6.5% | 36.2% |