ZIP code 27542
Where is ZIP code 27542?
Kenly, North Carolina
Johnston County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 27542 belongs to Kenly, North Carolina in Johnston County. 27542 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 252, 919 and 984. About 9,850 people live in the 27542 area, where the median household income is $66,038. The closest ZIP codes are 27555 (Micro, 4.8 mi southwest), 27851 (Lucama, 7.1 mi east) and 27576 (Selma, 7.9 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 27542 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Kenly |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Johnston County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 252, 919, 984 |
| Coordinates | 35.6077, -78.1382 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 275 |
Population and income in 27542
| Population | 9,850 · higher than 62% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 109 · lower than 58% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 40.8 years · lower than 60% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $66,038 · higher than 53% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $31,562 |
| Below the poverty line | 14% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 21% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $214,100 · lower than 55% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $757 a month |
| Housing units | 4,214 |
| Households | 3,892 (2.53 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 75% / 25% |
| Land area | 90.1 sq mi (plus 1.43 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 27542. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 27542
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27555 | Micro, NC | 4.8 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 27851 | Lucama, NC | 7.1 mi E | Standard |
| 27576 | Selma, NC | 7.9 mi SW | Standard |
| 27568 | Pine Level, NC | 8.8 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 27880 | Sims, NC | 9.8 mi N | Standard |
| 27569 | Princeton, NC | 10.6 mi S | Standard |
| 27830 | Fremont, NC | 10.8 mi E | Standard |
| 27557 | Middlesex, NC | 11.6 mi N | Standard |
| 27813 | Black Creek, NC | 11.7 mi E | PO Box only |
| 27593 | Wilsons Mills, NC | 12.6 mi W | PO Box only |
| 27863 | Pikeville, NC | 12.9 mi SE | Standard |
| 27577 | Smithfield, NC | 13.7 mi SW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 27542 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 27542
123 MAIN ST
KENLY NC 27542
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Bagley: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (27542-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 27542?
- 27542 is a Kenly, North Carolina ZIP code.
- What county is 27542 in?
- ZIP code 27542 is in Johnston County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 27542 in?
- 27542 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 27542?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 27542 use area codes 252, 919 and 984.
- What is the population of ZIP code 27542?
- About 9,850 people live in ZIP code 27542, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 27542?
- The median household income in 27542 is $66,038 a year, higher than 53% of North Carolina ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 27542?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 27542 are 27555 (Micro, 4.8 miles), 27851 (Lucama, 7.1 miles), 27576 (Selma, 7.9 miles) and 27568 (Pine Level, 8.8 miles).