What city is ZIP code 27576?

ZIP code 27576 is in Selma, NC (Johnston County).

What county is ZIP code 27576 in?

ZIP code 27576 is mostly in Johnston County, North Carolina.

How many people live in ZIP code 27576?

About 21,624 people live in the 27576 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Checked Oct 26, 2026

ZIP Code 27576

Selma, NC, Johnston County

Population

21,624

Land area

81.3sq mi

People per sq mi

266

City

Selma

ZIP 27576 and nearby ZIP codes

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ZIP 27576 at a glance

Households here earn a median of $66,831 a year, 8% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $207,600 (28% below North Carolina) and median rent is $898 a month.

Local data for ZIP 27576

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

ZIP 27576, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$66,831

Poverty rate

13.0%

Median home value

$207,600

Prices +4.3% in a year

Median rent

$898/mo

Homeownership

66.2%

Bachelor's or higher

17.8%

Median age

37.3

Average commute

34.4 min

Income, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations

Details

Business establishments

297

ZIP Business Patterns 2023

Employees

3,640

$172M annual payroll

PPP loans

$13.5M

258 loans

Campaign donations

$17.5K

9% D, 37% R, 2026 cycle

PPP loans in this ZIP

Environment and hazard risk

ZIP 27576, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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 history Check a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in ZIP 27576, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.2%

U.S. 33.3% +3.9 pts

Diabetes

13.8%

U.S. 12.1% +1.7 pts

Smoking

15.8%

U.S. 12.8% +3.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

15.7%

U.S. 11.1% +4.6 pts

Frequently asked questions

What city is ZIP code 27576?: ZIP code 27576 is in Selma, NC (Johnston County).
What county is ZIP code 27576 in?: ZIP code 27576 is mostly in Johnston County, North Carolina.
How many people live in ZIP code 27576?: About 21,624 people live in the 27576 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.