ZIP Code 27542 - Kenly North Carolina

ZIP Code 27542 is located in Kenly North Carolina. Portions of 27542 are also in Beulah Township and Springhill Township and O'Neals Township and Micro Township and Great Swamp Township. 27542 is primarily within Johnston County, with some portions in Wilson County and Wayne County. Regionally, it is located in Metro Raleigh-Durham.

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ZIP Code 27542 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameKenly
Primary CountyJohnston County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)9,610
Area Code(s)252 / 919 / 984
Current Time
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27542 Demographics

27542 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 27542 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 27542 is White. The current unemployment level in 27542 is 3.7%.

Population9,610
Population Growth Rate1.26%
Population Density111 People per Square Mile
Total Households3,188
Percentage High Income Households0.4%
Median Houshold Income (2021)$52,694
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020)$52,930
Current Unemployment Rate (February 2024)3.7%
Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 77.41%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 55.32%

27542 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White7,77477.21%
Black1,17511.67%
Hispanic1,00710%
Asian780.77%
Native American90.09%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander260.26%

27542 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White69157.63%
Black14311.93%
Hispanic35829.86%
Asian40.33%
Native American30.25%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

27542 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College2756.13%
Bachelor Degree4429.86%
High School Diploma1,88241.96%
No High School Diploma651.45%
GED or Alternate2124.73%
1 or More Years of College1,05123.43%
Associates Degree47110.5%
Masters Degree691.54%
Professional Degree180.4%
Doctorate Degree00%

27542 Geography

Coordinates35.61547089,-78.13529205
Adjacent ZIP Codes
Cities/Towns in 27542
RegionsMetro Raleigh-Durham
Eastern Carolina Region
Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat AreasRaleigh-Cary, NC
Wilson, NC
Goldsboro, NC
Time ZoneEastern Daylight Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Area86 Square Miles

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27542 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 8a: 10F to 15F
Average First Frost DateOctober 21 - 31
Average Last Frost DateApril 1 - 10
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneCfa - Humid Subtropical Climate
Ecoregion65m - Rolling Coastal Plain

27542 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)30323947566469676148393249
Avg Max Temp (°F)51556373808790888373645572
Avg Precip (In.)4.283.544.433.163.973.9354.644.723.183.053.2347.13

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