| Official Zip Code Name | Kenly |
| Zip Code State | North Carolina |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Johnston |
| Secondary County: | Wilson |
| Area Code | 919 / 984 |
| Current Population: | 9133 |
| Racial Majority: | White 71.81% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | White 64.1% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 3.0% |
| Median Household Income | $37676 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $51550 |
| School Test Performance: | Above Average |
| Average Commute Time | 25.9 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Elevation Range | 115 - 217 ft. |
| Area | 86 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 35.61547100, -78.13529300 |
The current unemployment level in 27542 is 3.0% which is lower than the current county unemployment level of 4.5% and is lower than the current state unemployment at 3.4% and lower than the current national unemployment rate at 3.6%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 27542 increased to 9133 from 7501 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 27542 is White while the majority ethnicity attending 27542 public schools is White. 56% of students in 27542 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6385 | 71.81% | 6798 | -6% |
| Black Or African American | 1347 | 15.15% | 1262 | +7% |
| Hispanic | 1108 | 12.46% | 899 | +23% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 35 | 0.39% | 38 | -8% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% | 15 | -100% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% | 0 | +0% |
| Other Race | 1 | 0% | 1 | -100% |
| Two Or More Races | 120 | 0.18% | 120 | -87% |
| White | 64.1% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 14.1% |
| Hispanic | 19.2% |
| Asian | 0.4% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 2% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 9133 | 7501 |
| Male Population | 49.20% | |
| Female Population | 50.80% | |
| Total Households | 3524 |
| Test Score Performance | Above Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 56% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 100.0% |
| Median Household Income | $37676 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 63.10% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 28.60% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 8.30% |
| 27542 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| North Carolina District 7 | David Rouzer | Republican |
| North Carolina District 13 | Ted Budd | Republican |
| Related Maps: Map of All North Carolina Congressional Districts | ||
| 27542 North Carolina State House of Representatives Districts | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| 8 | Kandie Smith | Democrat |
| 10 | John R. Bell IV | Republican |
| 28 | Larry C. Strickland | Republican |
| Related Maps: Map of All North Carolina State House of Representatives Districts | ||
| 27851 - Lucama |
| 27863 - Pikeville |
| 27557 - Middlesex |
| 27893 - Wilson |
| 27880 - Sims |
| 27830 - Fremont |
| 27569 - Princeton |
| 27576 - Selma |
| Kenly, NC |
Zip Code 27542 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 30 | 32 | 39 | 47 | 56 | 64 | 69 | 67 | 61 | 48 | 39 | 32 | 49 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 51 | 55 | 63 | 73 | 80 | 87 | 90 | 88 | 83 | 73 | 64 | 55 | 72 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 4.28 | 3.54 | 4.43 | 3.16 | 3.97 | 3.93 | 5 | 4.64 | 4.72 | 3.18 | 3.05 | 3.23 | 47.13 |
| List of High Schools in Zipcode 27542 | |
|---|---|
| James Hunt High School | Wilson |
| North Johnston High School | Johnston |
| Princeton High School | Johnston |
| List of Middle Schools in Zipcode 27542 | |
|---|---|
| North Johnston Middle School | Johnston |
| Princeton Middle School | Johnston |
| Springfield Middle School | Wilson |
| List of Elementary Schools in Zipcode 27542 | |
|---|---|
| Glendale-Kenly Elementary School | Johnston |
| Princeton Elementary School | Johnston |