Goldsboro, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27531
Wayne County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 594
- 64/sq mi Moderate-density area
- 0.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Goldsboro has 594 residents, placing it in the 21st percentile of the 33,099 US ZIP codes with a reported population, at 64 people per square mile.
Source: USPS ZIP record + U.S. Census Bureau ZIP population. Rank compares ZIP 27531 against every US ZIP with a reported population; income/home-value percentiles are not available for this ZIP.
ZIP code 27531 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Goldsboro, Wayne County, North Carolina, home to just 594 residents across 9.3 square miles, a density of 64 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 27531, but per-capita income is $26,542. The poverty rate is 100.0%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. The ACS does not report a median home value for this ZIP, so housing cost context is limited to the available tenure and rent fields.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 20.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Wayne County, so 27531 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 27531
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Goldsboro, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27531.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
5 establishments
- Educational services
Educational services
5 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
4 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 27531, Goldsboro, 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
594
Population
9.3
Area (sq mi)
64
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27531?
20.8
Median Age
90.6%
Male
9.4%
Female
5.2%
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?
$26,542
Per Capita Income
100.0%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
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
16housing units
16
Total Housing Units
16
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
Occupancy Type
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 23 business establishments in ZIP 27531, employing approximately 149 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,657,000.
23
Businesses
149
Employees
$9.7M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 21.7% |
| Educational services | 5 | 21.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 17.4% |
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 27531 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27530
Goldsboro (27530)
40,117 residents
- 27534
Goldsboro (27534)
31,364 residents
- 28333 11,830
Dudley (28333)
11,830 residents
- 27863 11,735
Pikeville (27863)
11,735 residents
- 28578 6,363
Seven Springs (28578)
6,363 residents
- 27531 594
Goldsboro (27531)
594 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27531 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 27531 in?
ZIP code 27531 (Goldsboro) is located in Wayne County, North Carolina. Wayne County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wayne-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 27531?
ZIP code 27531 in Goldsboro, NC has a population of 594 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27531?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27531 is White at 53.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 22.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27531?
ZIP code 27531 has 23 business establishments employing approximately 149 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27531?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27531 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (5), Educational services (5), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (4). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27531?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27531 is 100.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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