ZIP code 27520
Where is ZIP code 27520?
Clayton, North Carolina
Johnston County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 27520 belongs to Clayton, North Carolina in Johnston County. 27520 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 919 and 984. About 48,014 people live in the 27520 area, where the median household income is $86,322. The closest ZIP codes are 27528 (Clayton, 1.5 mi north), 27527 (Clayton, 4.1 mi northeast) and 27593 (Wilsons Mills, 5.9 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 27520 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Clayton |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Johnston County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 919, 984 |
| Coordinates | 35.6348, -78.451 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 275 |
Population and income in 27520
| Population | 48,014 · higher than 95% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 678 · higher than 78% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 37.6 years · lower than 76% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 51% / 49% |
| Median household income | $86,322 · higher than 83% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $41,157 |
| Below the poverty line | 6.3% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 33% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $320,900 · higher than 75% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,605 a month |
| Housing units | 18,621 |
| Households | 17,819 (2.68 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 74% / 26% |
| Land area | 70.78 sq mi (plus 0.11 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 27520. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 27520
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27528 | Clayton, NC | 1.5 mi N | Standard |
| 27527 | Clayton, NC | 4.1 mi NE | Standard |
| 27593 | Wilsons Mills, NC | 5.9 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 27529 | Garner, NC | 8.8 mi W | Standard |
| 27545 | Knightdale, NC | 10.2 mi N | Standard |
| 27577 | Smithfield, NC | 10.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 27591 | Wendell, NC | 11.7 mi N | Standard |
| 27576 | Selma, NC | 11.8 mi SE | Standard |
| 27610 | Raleigh, NC | 12.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 27603 | Raleigh, NC | 12.6 mi NW | Standard |
| 27592 | Willow Spring, NC | 12.7 mi W | Standard |
| 27629 | Raleigh, NC | 13.8 mi NW | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 27520 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 27520
123 MAIN ST
CLAYTON NC 27520
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Archer Lodge and Whitley Heights: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (27520-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 27520?
- 27520 is a Clayton, North Carolina ZIP code.
- What county is 27520 in?
- ZIP code 27520 is in Johnston County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 27520 in?
- 27520 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 27520?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 27520 use area codes 919 and 984.
- What is the population of ZIP code 27520?
- About 48,014 people live in ZIP code 27520, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 27520?
- The median household income in 27520 is $86,322 a year, higher than 83% of North Carolina ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 27520?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 27520 are 27528 (Clayton, 1.5 miles), 27527 (Clayton, 4.1 miles), 27593 (Wilsons Mills, 5.9 miles) and 27529 (Garner, 8.8 miles).