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 Moderate-density area
- $75,827
- Median income Near-median income area
- $212,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 16.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 27524 (Four Oaks, NC) rose +1.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 203.4 in 2023 to 205.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,513. The poverty rate is 10.1%, with unemployment at 3.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $212,500 (18% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $991; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Johnston County, so 27524 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 27524
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Four Oaks, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27524.
- Construction
Construction
46 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
28 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
26 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 15
Professional, scientific, and technical services
15 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 13
Accommodation and food services
13 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 27524?
36.4
Median Age
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Female
11.4%
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?
$75,827
Median Household Income
+10% vs state ZIP avg
$32,513
Per Capita Income
10.1%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
31.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 27524 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Four Oaks, 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)
$75,827 Top 29% higher than 71% 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
5,837housing units
5,837
Total Housing Units
5,089
Occupied Units
748
Vacant Units
2.74
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$212,500
Median Home Value
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 27577
Smithfield (27577)
22,911 residents
- 27504
Benson (27504)
14,566 residents
- 27524
Four Oaks (27524)
12,338 residents
- 27568 480
Pine Level (27568)
480 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27524 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27524 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
- 27568
Pine Level (27568)
$66,071 median income
- 27577
Smithfield (27577)
$62,758 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 27524, 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 (12,338 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 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.
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