ZIP Code 27504 - Benson North Carolina
Overview
ZIP Code 27504 is located in Benson North Carolina. Portions of 27504 are also in Banner Township and Meadow Township and Elevation Township and Pleasant Grove Township (Johnston County) and Grove Township and Averasboro Township and Ingrams Township and Bentonville Township and Cleveland Township (Johnston County). 27504 is primarily within Johnston County, with some portions in Harnett County. Regionally, 27504 is located in Metro Raleigh-Durham.
ZIP Code 27504 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Benson |
| Primary County | Johnston County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 15,057 |
| Area Code(s) | 910 / 919 / 984 |
| Current Time | EDT |
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27504 Demographics
27504 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in North Carolina based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 27504 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 27504 is White. The current unemployment level in 27504 is 3.5%.
| Population | 15,057 |
| Population Growth Rate | -4.87% |
| Population Density | 157 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 5,681 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $53,779 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $550,670 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 73.07% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 54.6% |
27504 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,737 | 73.07% |
| Black | 2,261 | 15.39% |
| Hispanic | 1,676 | 11.41% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 21 | 0.14% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
27504 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,034 | 57.26% |
| Black | 437 | 12.3% |
| Hispanic | 1,051 | 29.59% |
| Asian | 19 | 0.53% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.28% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.03% |
27504 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,046 | 12.95% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,135 | 14.05% |
| High School Diploma | 2,424 | 30% |
| No High School Diploma | 100 | 1.24% |
| GED or Alternate | 372 | 4.6% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,571 | 19.44% |
| Associates Degree | 876 | 10.84% |
| Masters Degree | 485 | 6% |
| Professional Degree | 27 | 0.33% |
| Doctorate Degree | 44 | 0.54% |
27504 Geography
| Coordinates | 35.40099716, -78.52073669 |
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| Region | Metro Raleigh-Durham |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Raleigh-Cary, NC Fayetteville, NC |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 96 Square Miles |
27504 Schools
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27504 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8a: 10F to 15F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 65m - Rolling Coastal Plain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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