City

Goldsboro, NC

5 ZIP codes  ·  Wayne County  ·  North Carolina

👥69,642Population
💰$57,531Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂38.8Median Age
🏠$181,603Median Home Value▼ 35% below avg
🎓39.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.3%Unemployment▲ 9% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 49.4%Hispanic: 7.4%Black: 37.3%Asian: 1.7%Other: 3.9%Race
White49.4%
Hispanic7.4%
Black37.3%
Asian1.7%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
16%
18–24
9%
25–44
25%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.8 yrs
Avg HH Size1.98
Below Poverty14.7% ▲ 47% above avg
College Grads39.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.3% ▲ 9% above avg
No HS Diploma336 (0.8%)
HS Graduate12,605 (29.2%)
Some College5,159 (11.9%)
Associates8,061 (18.7%)
Bachelors5,528 (12.8%)
Graduate Degree11,517 (26.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 29.2%Some College: 11.9%Associates: 18.7%Bachelors: 12.8%Graduate: 26.7%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad29.2%
Some College11.9%
Associates18.7%
Bachelors12.8%
Graduate26.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 55.5%Renter: 44.5%Tenure
Owner55.5%
Renter44.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,531 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$181,603 ▼ 35% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$954/mo
Total Housing Units32,972
Vacant Units3,443

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
43%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
55%
About Goldsboro, NC

Goldsboro is a city in North Carolina, located in Wayne County. The city spans 5 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 69,642 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.8 years.

Economically, Goldsboro is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,531 is below the national average. Approximately 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Goldsboro is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $181,603, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $954 per month.

The population of Goldsboro is moderately educated. 39.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 49.4%.

Goldsboro, NC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within North Carolina. Spread across 5 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Goldsboro
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27530 37,442 $55,507 $176,500 $827 6.5% 36.5% 58.2%
27534 31,340 $59,950 $187,700 $1,106 4.1% 43.0% 53.4%