City

Middlesex, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Johnston County  ·  North Carolina

👥8,407Population
💰$65,833Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂41.7Median Age
🏠$167,300Median Home Value▼ 40% below avg
🎓33.8%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 13% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.7% Female 48.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 54.3%Hispanic: 23.3%Black: 12.9%Asian: 0%Other: 8.6%Race
White54.3%
Hispanic23.3%
Black12.9%
Asian0.0%
Other8.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
9%
25–44
26%
45–64
30%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.88
Below Poverty10.5% ≈ Avg
College Grads33.8% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 13% below avg
No HS Diploma98 (2.1%)
HS Graduate1,472 (31.1%)
Some College813 (17.2%)
Associates756 (15.9%)
Bachelors740 (15.6%)
Graduate Degree861 (18.2%)

Education

No HS: 2.1%HS Grad: 31.1%Some College: 17.2%Associates: 15.9%Bachelors: 15.6%Graduate: 18.2%Edu
No HS2.1%
HS Grad31.1%
Some College17.2%
Associates15.9%
Bachelors15.6%
Graduate18.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.6%Renter: 24.5%Tenure
Owner75.6%
Renter24.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,833 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$167,300 ▼ 40% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$851/mo
Total Housing Units3,260
Vacant Units364

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
8%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
36%
Over 45 min
33%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
60%
About Middlesex, NC

Middlesex is a city in North Carolina, located in Johnston County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,407 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.7 years.

Economically, Middlesex is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,833 is near the national average. Approximately 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Middlesex is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $167,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $851 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Middlesex is moderately educated. 33.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (54.25%).

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

ZIP Codes in Middlesex
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27557 8,407 $65,833 $167,300 $851 4.3% 33.8% 75.6%