Four Oaks, NC · standard

ZIP Code 27524

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

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 13, 2026

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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 341.8 square miles in Four Oaks, Johnston County, North Carolina. The area is home to 12,338 residents, producing a population density of 36 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 27524 against North Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 27524 sits at $75,827 (10% above the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $32,513. The poverty rate stands at 10.1% and the unemployment rate at 3.0%. On housing, the median home value is $212,500 (18% below the state average) with median rent at $991 per month, and 73.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 27524 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.4, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Johnston County, so you can benchmark 27524 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 27524

Construction

46
Other services (except public administration)

28
Retail trade

26
Professional, scientific, and technical services

15
Accommodation and food services

13

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 27524, Four Oaks, NC · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-13 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

12,338

Population

341.8

Area (sq mi)

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

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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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

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 →

27577

22,911
27504

14,566
27524

12,338
27568

480

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27524 ranks #3 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

27524

$75,827
27504

$66,724
27568

$66,071
27577

$62,758

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.

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

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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.