Goldsboro, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27534
Wayne County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 31,364
- 167/sq mi High-density area
- $62,574
- Median income Near-median income area
- $208,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 30.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Goldsboro pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 34th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 46th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 167
- people per sq mi
- 52%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27534 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 27534 (Goldsboro, NC) rose +8.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 190.1 in 2023 to 205.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 27534 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Goldsboro, Wayne County, North Carolina, with 31,364 residents across 187.4 square miles, a density of 167 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27534 reports a modest median household income of $62,574 (10% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,578. The poverty rate is 12.2%, with unemployment at 4.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $208,000 (20% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $1,135; owner occupancy is 52.4%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Wayne County, so 27534 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 27534
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Goldsboro, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27534.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
191 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
134 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
115 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
85 establishments
- Finance and insurance 57
Finance and insurance
57 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 27534, 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
31,364
Population
187.4
Area (sq mi)
167
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27534?
39.0
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
6.5%
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?
$62,574
Median Household Income
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$38,578
Per Capita Income
12.2%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
21.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 27534 ranks nationally
Goldsboro, NC household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$62,574 34th percentile higher than 34% 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
14,833housing units
14,833
Total Housing Units
13,560
Occupied Units
1,273
Vacant Units
2.22
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$208,000
Median Home Value
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$1,135
Median Rent
1987
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
+8.2%
YoY Change (2024)
206
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+106%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 27534 have increased 8.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +106% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.7% | 134 |
| 2021 | +10.4% | 148 |
| 2022 | +21.0% | 179 |
| 2023 | +6.5% | 190 |
| 2024 | +8.2% | 206 |
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 786 business establishments in ZIP 27534, employing approximately 13,009 people with a combined annual payroll of $516,017,000.
786
Businesses
13,009
Employees
$516.0M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 191 | 24.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 134 | 17.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 115 | 14.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 85 | 10.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 57 | 7.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 42 | 5.3% |
| Construction | 37 | 4.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 30 | 3.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 25 | 3.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 18 | 2.3% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 1.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 12 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 10 | 1.3% |
| Information | 8 | 1.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 0.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.4% |
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 27534 vs 27531 →
ZIP 27534 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27534
Goldsboro (27534)
31,364 residents
- 28551
La Grange (28551)
14,093 residents
- 28333 11,830
Dudley (28333)
11,830 residents
- 27863 11,735
Pikeville (27863)
11,735 residents
- 27531 594
Goldsboro (27531)
594 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27534 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27534 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27863
Pikeville (27863)
$77,933 median income
- 27534
Goldsboro (27534)
$62,574 median income
- 28333
Dudley (28333)
$50,188 median income
- 28551
La Grange (28551)
$49,092 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 27534 ranks #2 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 27534, 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 (31,364 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 27534 in?
ZIP code 27534 (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 27534?
ZIP code 27534 in Goldsboro, NC has a population of 31,364 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27534?
The median household income in ZIP 27534 is $62,574, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27534?
The median home value in ZIP 27534 is $208,000, which is 25% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27534?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27534 is White at 51.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27534?
ZIP code 27534 has 786 business establishments employing approximately 13,009 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27534?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27534 are: Retail trade (191), Health care and social assistance (134), Accommodation and food services (115). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27534?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27534 increased by 8.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 106%. 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 27534?
In ZIP code 27534, 57.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.9% 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 27534?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27534 is 21.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 27534?
In ZIP code 27534, approximately 52.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 47.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27534?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27534 is 12.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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