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Smithfield, NC
Town in Johnston County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 27577.
Population
12,116
Land area
12.7sq mi
People per sq mi
954
ZIP codes
1
Smithfield and its ZIP codes
Smithfield at a glance
- Smithfield is about 4.3 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- It is the 83rd most populous of 772 cities and towns in North Carolina.
- Households here earn a median of $43,270 a year, 40% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $242,500 (16% below North Carolina) and median rent is $658 a month.
Local data for Smithfield, NC
Counts from official public data
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools9
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks9
- Post Offices1
- Parks11
- Grocery Stores10
- Restaurants99
- Affordable Housing5
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment5
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities3
- Historic Places6
Housing and community stats
Smithfield, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$43,270
Poverty rate
27.3%
Median home value
$242,500
Median rent
$658/mo
Homeownership
58.7%
Bachelor's or higher
26.7%
Median age
44.9
Average commute
24.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (978), German Americans (859), Irish Americans (813).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Johnston County. PPP loans are for Smithfield.
Unemployment rate
2.7%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,109
65,551 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,335
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.5B
FY 2026, $6,730 per person
How people get to work
Smithfield, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.7%
- Carpooled8.0%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked2.9%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.1%
Average one-way commute: 24.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Smithfield, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
761
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
489
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 31°F
49.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Smithfield, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.8%
U.S. 33.3% +5.5 pts
Diabetes
17.3%
U.S. 12.1% +5.2 pts
Smoking
17.3%
U.S. 12.8% +4.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.9%
U.S. 11.1% +5.8 pts
ZIP codes in Smithfield
1 in or overlapping Smithfield. Population shown
Cities near Smithfield
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SelmaTown | 4.1 mi | 5.4 |
| Pine LevelTown | 5.5 mi | 1.8 |
| Wilson's MillsTown | 5.6 mi | 6.4 |
| Four OaksTown | 5.9 mi | 2.8 |
| MicroTown | 8.5 mi | 0.4 |
| PrincetonTown | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| ClaytonTown | 12 mi | 16.8 |
| Archer LodgeTown | 12 mi | 9.1 |
| KenlyTown | 14 mi | 1.9 |
| BensonTown | 15 mi | 3 |
| Newton GroveTown | 18 mi | 3.1 |
| WendellTown | 19 mi | 9.4 |
| GarnerTown | 20 mi | 19.7 |
| Mar-MacCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 4.5 |
| CoatsTown | 20 mi | 1.5 |
| PikevilleTown | 20 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Smithfield, NC in?
- Smithfield is in Johnston County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Smithfield, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Smithfield include 27577.
- What is the population of Smithfield, NC?
- About 12,116 people live in Smithfield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Smithfield?
- Nearby places include Selma (4.1 mi), Pine Level (5.5 mi), Wilson's Mills (5.6 mi), Four Oaks (5.9 mi), Micro (8.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023