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ZIP Code 27542
Kenly, NC, Johnston County
Population
9,850
Land area
90.1sq mi
People per sq mi
109
City
Kenly
ZIP 27542 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 27542 at a glance
- ZIP 27542 (Kenly) is 50% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $66,038, 9% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $214,100 (26% below North Carolina) and median rent is $757 a month.
Local data for ZIP 27542
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 27542, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,038
Poverty rate
14.1%
Median home value
$214,100
Prices +2.1% in a year
Median rent
$757/mo
Homeownership
74.6%
Bachelor's or higher
21.4%
Median age
40.8
Average commute
27.6 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
135
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
1,690
$70.71M annual payroll
PPP loans
$6.85M
115 loans
Campaign donations
$270K
0% D, 5% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 27542, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 27542, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.9%
U.S. 33.3% +2.6 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
16.8%
U.S. 12.8% +4.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.0%
U.S. 11.1% +0.9 pts
Cities in ZIP 27542
ZIP codes near 27542
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 27555Micro | 4.5 mi | 0.4 |
| 27576Selma | 6.1 mi | 81.3 |
| 27851Lucama | 6.8 mi | 44.3 |
| 27568Pine Level | 8.8 mi | 1.2 |
| 27880Sims | 10 mi | 25.5 |
| 27830Fremont | 11 mi | 58.3 |
| 27557Middlesex | 12 mi | 67.2 |
| 27813Black Creek | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| 27593Wilson's Mills | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| 27569Princeton | 12 mi | 80 |
| 27527Archer Lodge | 13 mi | 44.1 |
| 27807Bailey | 13 mi | 48.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 27542?
- ZIP code 27542 is in Kenly, NC (Johnston County).
- What county is ZIP code 27542 in?
- ZIP code 27542 is mostly in Johnston County, North Carolina.
- How many people live in ZIP code 27542?
- About 9,850 people live in the 27542 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.