PlainZIP

Four Oaks, NC · standard

ZIP Code 27524

Johnston County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

12,338
36/sq mi
$75,827
Median income
$212,500
Median home value
16.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 44%
household income, US ZIPs
47th pct
home value, US ZIPs
36
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27524 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 27524 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Four Oaks, Johnston County, North Carolina, home to 12,338 residents across 341.8 square miles, a density of 36 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 27524 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,827 (10% above the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $32,513. Poverty here runs at 10.1%, with unemployment measured at 3.0%. Median home value sits at $212,500 (18% below the state average), median rent at $991 a month, and owner-occupancy at 73.8%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.4, and the average commute is 31 minutes. To put 27524 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 27524

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Four Oaks, NC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27524.

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 27524, Four Oaks, 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

12,338

Population

341.8

Area (sq mi)

36

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 27524?

36.4

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

11.4%

Foreign-Born

White 63.6%
African American 14.1%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 21.0%

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?

$75,827

Median Household Income

+10% vs state

$32,513

Per Capita Income

10.1%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

31.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 27524 ranks nationally

Four Oaks, NC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$75,827 Top 44% higher than 56% 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 48.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.1%

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

What does housing look like?

5,837

Total Housing Units

5,089

Occupied Units

748

Vacant Units

2.74

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.8%
Renter 26.2%

$212,500

Median Home Value

-18% vs state

$991

Median Rent

1991

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

+1.0%

YoY Change (2024)

205

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+105%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 27524 have increased 1.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +105% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.0% 141
2021 +10.9% 156
2022 +23.7% 193
2023 +5.1% 203
2024 +1.0% 205

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 189 business establishments in ZIP 27524, employing approximately 1,198 people with a combined annual payroll of $48,506,000.

189

Businesses

1,198

Employees

$48.5M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 46 24.3%
Other services (except public administration) 28 14.8%
Retail trade 26 13.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 15 7.9%
Accommodation and food services 13 6.9%
Transportation and warehousing 11 5.8%
Health care and social assistance 11 5.8%
Manufacturing 10 5.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 4.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 3.7%
Finance and insurance 4 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 2.1%
Wholesale trade 3 1.6%

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 27524 vs 27577 →

ZIP 27524 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 27524 ranks #3 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 27524 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 27524 ranks the highest 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
27577 Smithfield, NC 22,911 7.0 mi
27504 Benson, NC 14,566 7.7 mi
27568 Pine Level, NC 480 11.0 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
27504 standard
Benson, NC
Pop: 14,566
27542 standard
Kenly, NC
Pop: 9,133

Related Areas

Johnston County Four Oaks, NC North Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 27524 in? ▼
ZIP code 27524 (Four Oaks) 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 27524? ▼
ZIP code 27524 in Four Oaks, NC has a population of 12,338 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27524? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 27524 is $75,827, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27524? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 27524 is $212,500, which is 24% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27524? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 27524 is White at 63.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27524? ▼
ZIP code 27524 has 189 business establishments employing approximately 1,198 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27524? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27524 are: Construction (46), Other services (except public administration) (28), Retail trade (26). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27524? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27524 increased by 1.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 105%. 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 27524? ▼
In ZIP code 27524, 48.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.1% 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 27524? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27524 is 31.2 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 27524? ▼
In ZIP code 27524, approximately 73.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27524? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27524 is 10.1% 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.