Selma, NC · standard

ZIP Code 27576

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

17,091
79/sq mi
$66,831
Median income
$207,600
Median home value
17.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Selma pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

42th pct
household income, US ZIPs
46th pct
home value, US ZIPs
79
people per sq mi
66%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27576 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 27576 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 215.3 square miles in Selma, Johnston County, North Carolina. The area is home to 17,091 residents, producing a population density of 79 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 27576 against North Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 27576 sits at $66,831 (3% below the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $30,475. The poverty rate stands at 13.0% and the unemployment rate at 3.3%. On housing, the median home value is $207,600 (20% below the state average) with median rent at $898 per month, and 66.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 27576 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.3, and the average commute is 34 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Johnston County, so you can benchmark 27576 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 27576

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27576.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 27576, Selma, 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

17,091

Population

215.3

Area (sq mi)

79

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 27576?

37.3

Median Age

46.5%

Male

53.5%

Female

12.1%

Foreign-Born

White 52.6%
African American 20.4%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 29.0%

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?

$66,831

Median Household Income

-3% vs state

$30,475

Per Capita Income

13.0%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

34.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 27576 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$66,831 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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 48.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.8%

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

What does housing look like?

8,702

Total Housing Units

7,998

Occupied Units

704

Vacant Units

2.70

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.2%
Renter 33.8%

$207,600

Median Home Value

-20% vs state

$898

Median Rent

1990

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+6.5%

YoY Change (2024)

266

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+166%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 27576 have increased 6.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +166% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.1% 163
2021 +16.4% 190
2022 +20.8% 229
2023 +8.8% 249
2024 +6.5% 266

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 297 business establishments in ZIP 27576, employing approximately 3,640 people with a combined annual payroll of $171,516,000.

297

Businesses

3,640

Employees

$171.5M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 71 23.9%
Retail trade 41 13.8%
Accommodation and food services 29 9.8%
Transportation and warehousing 26 8.8%
Other services (except public administration) 20 6.7%
Health care and social assistance 19 6.4%
Wholesale trade 18 6.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 18 6.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 18 6.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 12 4.0%
Manufacturing 7 2.4%
Finance and insurance 5 1.7%
Educational services 4 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.4%

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 27576 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 27576 ranks #3 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 27576 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 27576 ranks #2 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
27555 Micro, NC 441 3.3 mi
27568 Pine Level, NC 480 5.2 mi
27542 Kenly, NC 9,133 7.0 mi
27577 Smithfield, NC 22,911 7.9 mi
27527 Clayton, NC 18,216 8.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 27576 in?
ZIP code 27576 (Selma) 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 27576?
ZIP code 27576 in Selma, NC has a population of 17,091 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27576?
The median household income in ZIP 27576 is $66,831, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27576?
The median home value in ZIP 27576 is $207,600, which is 25% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27576?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27576 is White at 52.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 29.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27576?
ZIP code 27576 has 297 business establishments employing approximately 3,640 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27576?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27576 are: Construction (71), Retail trade (41), Accommodation and food services (29). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27576?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27576 increased by 6.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 166%. 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 27576?
In ZIP code 27576, 48.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.8% 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 27576?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27576 is 34.4 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 27576?
In ZIP code 27576, 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 27576?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27576 is 13.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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