City

Smithfield, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Johnston County  ·  North Carolina

👥26,946Population
💰$56,237Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂40.7Median Age
🏠$230,200Median Home Value▼ 17% below avg
🎓36.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.5%Unemployment▲ 32% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.4% Female 48.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 56.9%Hispanic: 20.8%Black: 18.6%Asian: 1.3%Other: 2%Race
White56.9%
Hispanic20.8%
Black18.6%
Asian1.3%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
19%
18–24
7%
25–44
25%
45–64
28%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.59
Below Poverty19.7% ▲ 97% above avg
College Grads36.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.5% ▲ 32% above avg
No HS Diploma351 (2.2%)
HS Graduate5,387 (33.6%)
Some College1,874 (11.7%)
Associates2,618 (16.3%)
Bachelors1,861 (11.6%)
Graduate Degree3,937 (24.6%)

Education

No HS: 2.2%HS Grad: 33.6%Some College: 11.7%Associates: 16.3%Bachelors: 11.6%Graduate: 24.6%Edu
No HS2.2%
HS Grad33.6%
Some College11.7%
Associates16.3%
Bachelors11.6%
Graduate24.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.2%Renter: 32.8%Tenure
Owner67.2%
Renter32.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
40%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,237 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$230,200 ▼ 17% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$802/mo
Total Housing Units10,744
Vacant Units856

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
60%
About Smithfield, NC

Smithfield is a city in North Carolina, located in Johnston County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 26,946 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.7 years.

Economically, Smithfield is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,237 is below the national average. Approximately 19.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.5%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Smithfield is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $230,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $802 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Smithfield is moderately educated. 36.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (56.91%).

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

ZIP Codes in Smithfield
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27577 26,946 $56,237 $230,200 $802 6.5% 36.2% 67.2%