ZIP Code 27557 - Middlesex North Carolina
Overview
ZIP Code 27557 is located in Middlesex North Carolina. Portions of 27557 are also in O'Neals Township and Dry Wells Township and Ferrells Township and Bailey Township and Dunn Township and Old Fields Township (Wilson County). 27557 is primarily within Nash County, with some portions in Johnston County. Regionally, 27557 is located in the Eastern Carolina Region.
ZIP Code 27557 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Middlesex |
| Primary County | Nash County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 8,498 |
| Area Code(s) | 252 / 919 / 984 |
| Current Time | EDT |
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27557 Demographics
27557 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 27557 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 27557 is White. The current unemployment level in 27557 is 3.5%.
| Population | 8,498 |
| Population Growth Rate | 13.9% |
| Population Density | 126 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 2,184 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 3.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $50,538 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $327,600 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 64.66% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 37.33% |
27557 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,934 | 64.66% |
| Black | 1,314 | 17.22% |
| Hispanic | 1,347 | 17.65% |
| Asian | 34 | 0.45% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.03% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
27557 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 109 | 38.93% |
| Black | 70 | 25% |
| Hispanic | 101 | 36.07% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
27557 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 198 | 6.45% |
| Bachelor Degree | 325 | 10.59% |
| High School Diploma | 1,538 | 50.1% |
| No High School Diploma | 93 | 3.03% |
| GED or Alternate | 204 | 6.64% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 333 | 10.85% |
| Associates Degree | 308 | 10.03% |
| Masters Degree | 50 | 1.63% |
| Professional Degree | 21 | 0.68% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
27557 Geography
| Coordinates | 35.78353882, -78.19861603 |
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| Regions | Eastern Carolina Region Metro Raleigh-Durham |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Rocky Mount, NC Raleigh-Cary, NC Wilson, NC |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 68 Square Miles |
27557 Schools
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27557 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7b: 5F to 10F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 45f - Northern Outer Piedmont | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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