Princeton, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27569
Johnston County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,022
- 38/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $78,850
- Median income Near-median income area
- $221,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 20.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Princeton pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 40%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 50%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 38
- people per sq mi
- 68%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27569 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 27569 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Princeton, Johnston County, North Carolina, home to 8,022 residents across 211.1 square miles, a density of 38 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27569 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,850 (14% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,303. The poverty rate is 9.6%, with unemployment at 3.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $221,700 (15% below the average North Carolina ZIP) and median rent is $950; 68.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Johnston County, so 27569 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 27569
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Princeton, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27569.
- Construction
Construction
25 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
22 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
16 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
8 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 8
Accommodation and food services
8 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 27569, Princeton, 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
8,022
Population
211.1
Area (sq mi)
38
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27569?
37.0
Median Age
46.9%
Male
53.1%
Female
4.4%
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?
$78,850
Median Household Income
+14% vs state ZIP avg
$36,303
Per Capita Income
9.6%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
28.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 27569 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Princeton, 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)
$78,850 Top 24% higher than 76% of 749 North Carolina ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more North Carolina 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
3,653housing units
3,653
Total Housing Units
3,251
Occupied Units
402
Vacant Units
2.71
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$221,700
Median Home Value
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$950
Median Rent
1992
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
-5.8%
YoY Change (2023)
220
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+120%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 27569 have decreased 5.8% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +120% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +10.0% | 147 |
| 2020 | +5.2% | 155 |
| 2021 | +14.7% | 177 |
| 2022 | +31.5% | 233 |
| 2023 | -5.8% | 220 |
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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 115 business establishments in ZIP 27569, employing approximately 719 people with a combined annual payroll of $24,558,000.
115
Businesses
719
Employees
$24.6M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 25 | 21.7% |
| Retail trade | 22 | 19.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 16 | 13.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 7.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 7.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 6.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 5.2% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 3.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 3.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 2.6% |
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 27569 vs 27568 →
ZIP 27569 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
- 27569 8,022
Princeton (27569)
8,022 residents
- 27568 480
Pine Level (27568)
480 residents
- 27555 441
Micro (27555)
441 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27569 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27569 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27569
Princeton (27569)
$78,850 median income
- 27568
Pine Level (27568)
$66,071 median income
- 27530
Goldsboro (27530)
$54,504 median income
- 27555
Micro (27555)
$44,531 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 27569 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 27569, 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 (8,022 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 27569 in?
ZIP code 27569 (Princeton) 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 27569?
ZIP code 27569 in Princeton, NC has a population of 8,022 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27569?
The median household income in ZIP 27569 is $78,850, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27569?
The median home value in ZIP 27569 is $221,700, which is 20% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27569?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27569 is White at 80.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27569?
ZIP code 27569 has 115 business establishments employing approximately 719 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27569?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27569 are: Construction (25), Retail trade (22), Other services (except public administration) (16). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27569?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27569 decreased by 5.8% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 120%. 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 27569?
In ZIP code 27569, 44.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.6% 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 27569?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27569 is 28.5 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 27569?
In ZIP code 27569, approximately 68.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27569?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27569 is 9.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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