City

Micro, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Johnston County  ·  North Carolina

👥788Population
💰$51,094Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂31.5Median Age
🏠$212,500Median Home Value▼ 24% below avg
🎓26.3%College Grads▼ 32% below avg
📊15.2%Unemployment▲ 211% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 36.8% Female 63.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 41.5%Hispanic: 35%Black: 17.9%Other: 3.6%Race
White41.5%
Hispanic35.0%
Black17.9%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
12%
5–17
18%
18–24
6%
25–44
35%
45–64
14%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age31.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.76
Below Poverty21.8% ▲ 118% above avg
College Grads26.3% ▼ 32% below avg
Unemployment15.2% ▲ 211% above avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.4%)
HS Graduate217 (48.8%)
Some College25 (5.6%)
Associates84 (18.9%)
Bachelors24 (5.4%)
Graduate Degree93 (20.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 48.8%Some College: 5.6%Associates: 18.9%Bachelors: 5.4%Graduate: 20.9%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad48.8%
Some College5.6%
Associates18.9%
Bachelors5.4%
Graduate20.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 53.3%Renter: 46.7%Tenure
Owner53.3%
Renter46.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
53%
$300k–$500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,094 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$212,500 ▼ 24% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$748/mo
Total Housing Units315
Vacant Units30

Income Distribution

Under $25k
34%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
73%
Work From Home
27%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
11%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
65%
About Micro, NC

Micro is a city in North Carolina, located in Johnston County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 788 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 31.5 years.

Economically, Micro is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,094 is below the national average. Approximately 21.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 15.2%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Micro is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $212,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $748 per month.

The population of Micro is moderately educated. 26.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 41.5%.

Micro, NC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Micro
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27555 788 $51,094 $212,500 $748 15.2% 26.3% 53.3%