PlainZIP

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
$66,724
Median income
$245,600
Median home value
21.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Benson pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

41th 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.

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 North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $37,796. Poverty here runs at 13.9%, with unemployment measured at 2.6%. The typical home here is valued at $245,600 (5% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,124 monthly, and 73.5% of units 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. To put 27504 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Johnston County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 27504?

38.7

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

3.9%

Foreign-Born

White 71.0%
African American 11.7%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%

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

$37,796

Per Capita Income

13.9%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

30.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 27504 ranks nationally

Benson, NC household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$66,724 41st percentile higher than 41% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

7,884

Total Housing Units

6,980

Occupied Units

904

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.5%
Renter 26.5%

$245,600

Median Home Value

-5% vs state

$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

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ZIP 27504 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27504 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 27504 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
27524 Four Oaks, NC 12,338 7.7 mi
27521 Coats, NC 6,035 8.0 mi
28334 Dunn, NC 24,908 9.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Johnston County

27520 standard
Clayton, NC
Pop: 36,357
27577 standard
Smithfield, NC
Pop: 22,911
27527 standard
Clayton, NC
Pop: 18,216
27576 standard
Selma, NC
Pop: 17,091
27524 standard
Four Oaks, NC
Pop: 12,338
27542 standard
Kenly, NC
Pop: 9,133

Related Areas

Johnston County Benson, NC North Carolina

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.