City

Selma, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Johnston County  ·  North Carolina

👥20,104Population
💰$62,044Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂36.7Median Age
🏠$178,200Median Home Value▼ 36% below avg
🎓34.9%College Grads▼ 10% below avg
📊3.6%Unemployment▼ 26% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.7% Female 52.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 49.3%Hispanic: 26.9%Black: 20.9%Asian: 0.5%Other: 1.2%Race
White49.3%
Hispanic26.9%
Black20.9%
Asian0.5%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
21%
18–24
8%
25–44
26%
45–64
25%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.76
Below Poverty12.8% ▲ 28% above avg
College Grads34.9% ▼ 10% below avg
Unemployment3.6% ▼ 26% below avg
No HS Diploma508 (4.3%)
HS Graduate3,062 (25.7%)
Some College2,109 (17.7%)
Associates2,071 (17.4%)
Bachelors1,787 (15%)
Graduate Degree2,367 (19.9%)

Education

No HS: 4.3%HS Grad: 25.7%Some College: 17.7%Associates: 17.4%Bachelors: 15%Graduate: 19.9%Edu
No HS4.3%
HS Grad25.7%
Some College17.7%
Associates17.4%
Bachelors15.0%
Graduate19.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.8%Renter: 30.2%Tenure
Owner69.8%
Renter30.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,044 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$178,200 ▼ 36% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$874/mo
Total Housing Units7,911
Vacant Units652

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
59%
About Selma, NC

Selma is a city in North Carolina, located in Johnston County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 20,104 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.7 years.

Economically, Selma is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,044 is below the national average. Approximately 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Selma is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $178,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $874 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Selma is moderately educated. 34.9% 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 49.3%.

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

ZIP Codes in Selma
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27576 20,104 $62,044 $178,200 $874 3.6% 34.9% 69.8%