Micro, NC · standard

ZIP Code 27555

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

441
459/sq mi
$44,531
Median income
$170,700
Median home value
16.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Micro pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

9th pct
household income, US ZIPs
35th pct
home value, US ZIPs
459
people per sq mi
66%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27555 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 27555 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.0 square miles in Micro, Johnston County, North Carolina. The area is home to 441 residents, producing a population density of 459 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 27555 against North Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 27555 sits at $44,531 (36% below the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $32,040. The poverty rate stands at 22.9% and the unemployment rate at 7.9%. On housing, the median home value is $170,700 (34% below the state average) with median rent at $917 per month, and 66.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 27555 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.7, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Johnston County, so you can benchmark 27555 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 →

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 27555, Micro, NC · 2023 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

441

Population

1.0

Area (sq mi)

459

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 27555?

38.7

Median Age

44.7%

Male

55.3%

Female

5.2%

Foreign-Born

White 60.6%
African American 13.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 24.1%

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?

$44,531

Median Household Income

-36% vs state

$32,040

Per Capita Income

22.9%

Poverty Rate

7.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 27555 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$44,531 9th percentile higher than 9% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 59.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.0%

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

What does housing look like?

255

Total Housing Units

228

Occupied Units

27

Vacant Units

2.51

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.2%
Renter 33.8%

$170,700

Median Home Value

-34% vs state

$917

Median Rent

1983

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 12 business establishments in ZIP 27555, employing approximately 46 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,094,000.

12

Businesses

46

Employees

$1.1M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 3 25.0%

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 27555 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 27555 ranks #6 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 27555 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 27555 ranks #6 of 6 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
27576 Selma, NC 17,091 3.3 mi
27568 Pine Level, NC 480 4.3 mi
27542 Kenly, NC 9,133 5.3 mi
27569 Princeton, NC 8,022 9.3 mi
27577 Smithfield, NC 22,911 9.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 27555 in?
ZIP code 27555 (Micro) 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 27555?
ZIP code 27555 in Micro, NC has a population of 441 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27555?
The median household income in ZIP 27555 is $44,531, which is 42% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27555?
The median home value in ZIP 27555 is $170,700, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27555?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27555 is White at 60.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 24.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27555?
ZIP code 27555 has 12 business establishments employing approximately 46 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 27555?
In ZIP code 27555, 59.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 27555?
In ZIP code 27555, approximately 66.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27555?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27555 is 22.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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