Benson, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27504
Johnston County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 14,566
- 62/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $66,724
- Median income Near-median income area
- $245,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 21.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Benson pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 41st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 44%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 62
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27504 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 27504 (Benson, NC) fell -12.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 264.8 in 2023 to 232.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 27504 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Benson, Johnston County, North Carolina, home to 14,566 residents across 234.2 square miles, a density of 62 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27504 reports a modest median household income of $66,724 (4% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,796. The poverty rate is 13.9%, with unemployment at 2.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $245,600 (5% below the average North Carolina ZIP) and median rent is $1,124; 73.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.7, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Johnston County, so 27504 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 27504
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Benson, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27504.
- Construction
Construction
85 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
60 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
47 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
41 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
40 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 27504, Benson, NC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
14,566
Population
234.2
Area (sq mi)
62
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27504?
38.7
Median Age
47.9%
Male
52.1%
Female
3.9%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$66,724
Median Household Income
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$37,796
Per Capita Income
13.9%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
30.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 27504 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Benson, NC household income vs. every North Carolina ZIP code
Median household income among 749 reporting North Carolina ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$66,724 Top 45% higher than 55% of 749 North Carolina ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
7,884housing units
7,884
Total Housing Units
6,980
Occupied Units
904
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$245,600
Median Home Value
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$1,124
Median Rent
1994
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
-12.3%
YoY Change (2024)
232
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+132%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 27504 have decreased 12.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +132% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.1% | 160 |
| 2021 | +11.6% | 178 |
| 2022 | +25.6% | 224 |
| 2023 | +18.4% | 265 |
| 2024 | -12.3% | 232 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 404 business establishments in ZIP 27504, employing approximately 4,168 people with a combined annual payroll of $165,343,000.
404
Businesses
4,168
Employees
$165.3M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 85 | 21.0% |
| Retail trade | 60 | 14.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 47 | 11.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 41 | 10.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 40 | 9.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 25 | 6.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 20 | 5.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 18 | 4.5% |
| Manufacturing | 16 | 4.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 16 | 4.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 13 | 3.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 12 | 3.0% |
| Information | 4 | 1.0% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 27504 vs 27524 →
ZIP 27504 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28334
Dunn (28334)
24,908 residents
- 27504
Benson (27504)
14,566 residents
- 27524
Four Oaks (27524)
12,338 residents
- 27521 6,035
Coats (27521)
6,035 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27504 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27504 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27524
Four Oaks (27524)
$75,827 median income
- 27504
Benson (27504)
$66,724 median income
- 27521
Coats (27521)
$61,590 median income
- 28334
Dunn (28334)
$53,036 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 27504 ranks #2 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 27504, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (14,566 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 27504 in?
ZIP code 27504 (Benson) is located in Johnston County, North Carolina. Johnston County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/johnston-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 27504?
ZIP code 27504 in Benson, NC has a population of 14,566 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27504?
The median household income in ZIP 27504 is $66,724, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27504?
The median home value in ZIP 27504 is $245,600, which is 12% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27504?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27504 is White at 71.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27504?
ZIP code 27504 has 404 business establishments employing approximately 4,168 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27504?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27504 are: Construction (85), Retail trade (60), Other services (except public administration) (47). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27504?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27504 decreased by 12.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 132%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 27504?
In ZIP code 27504, 53.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 27504?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27504 is 30.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 27504?
In ZIP code 27504, approximately 73.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27504?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27504 is 13.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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