ZIP Code 27524 Demographics & Data

Four Oaks, NC (ZIP Code 27524) Insights

North Carolina

Comprehensive Data and Demographics About 27524

The ZIP Code 27524 is associated with Four Oaks, NC in Johnston County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 13,675. Median househould income is approximately $49,337, and an estimated 13% of the population is living below the poverty line. The ZIP Code 27524 has a median age of approximately 39.1 years, with 14.4% of residents aged 62 years and older. In this North Carolina region, an estimated 16.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at about $23,128.

Population in 27524

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 27524 is 13,675.

Four Oaks, NC

The 27524 ZIP Code is associated with Four Oaks, NC in Johnston County.

Area Codes associated with 27524

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 27524 include 919, and 984.

Sunrise / Sunset in 27524

Sunrise: 6:55 am
Sunset: 7:37 pm
Sunrise in 27524 6:55 am
Sunrise in 27524 7:37 pm

Weather forecast for 27524

Today's forecast for 27524: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 3 to 10 mph.

Current air quality in 27524

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 27524 Good

Internet in 27524

An estimated 85.4% of households in ZIP Code 27524 have a computer, while about 70.5% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 27524

Females make up an estimated 52.9% of the overall population in ZIP Code 27524, while males comprise about 47.1%.

Health Insurance in 27524

Approximately 12.8% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 27524 (Four Oaks, NC) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 27524

The median household income in ZIP Code 27524 is $49,337, while the region's mean household income is $63,327. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $23,128. The per capita income in ZIP Code 27524 of $23,128 is approximately 24.87% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $30,783. An estimated 12.7% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately33.68% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 17.3% of the population in 27524 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 15.7% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 2.1% of 27524 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 27524. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 27524

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 4.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 11.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 14.3%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 15.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 17.3%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 15.6%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 11.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 2.1%
$200,000 or more per year 2.9%

Education levels in ZIP Code 27524

In ZIP Code 27524, 80.4% of the population graduated high school, while 16.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 6.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 3.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 33.8% in this Johnston County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 27524

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 6.0%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 13.6%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 33.8%
Some college, no degree 16.4%
Associate's degree 13.9%
Bachelor's degree 12.7%
Graduate or professional degree 3.5%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 27524. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 27524

Residents of ZIP Code 27524 are older than average. The median age of 39.1 years in ZIP Code 27524 is approximately 2.62% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 72.8% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 14.4% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 17.8% of the population in 27524 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 13.6% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.8% of 27524 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 27524. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 27524

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 7.3%
5 to 9 years 6.4%
10 to 14 years 8.7%
15 to 19 years 7.5%
20 to 24 years 3.8%
25 to 34 years 11.2%
35 to 44 years 13.6%
45 to 54 years 17.8%
55 to 59 years 6.2%
60 to 64 years 7.1%
65 to 74 years 6.2%
75 to 84 years 3.5%
85 years and over 0.8%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 27524

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 27524, 99.1% is one race, while 0.9% are two or more races. Approximately 15.0% of 27524 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 27524 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (87.7%), followed by Black or African American (10.2%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 27524. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 27524

Industry Percent
White 87.7%
Black or African American 10.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.3%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 2.2%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 27524 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 27524. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 27524

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 27524 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 27524 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 87.2% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 27524 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 27524

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 87.2%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 27524. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 27524. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 27524

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 27524

In ZIP Code 27524, 87.3% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 12.3% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.4% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Johnston County region.

Language Spoken in 27524

Language Spoken Percent
English only 87.3%
Spanish 12.3%
Other Indo-European languages 0.0%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.4%
Other languages 0.0%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 27524. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 27524

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 27524, an estimated 20.6% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 17.3% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 2.2% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Johnston County region.

Age of Housing in 27524

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 2.6%
Built between 2010 and 2013 2.2%
Built between 2000 and 2009 17.3%
Built between 1990 and 1999 20.6%
Built between 1980 and 1989 16.3%
Built between 1970 and 1979 13.4%
Built between 1960 and 1969 7.6%
Built between 1950 and 1959 7.0%
Built between 1940 and 1949 5.9%
Built in 1939 or earlier 7.2%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 27524. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 27524

In 27524, 64.9% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.6% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 27.5 minutes. Approximately 19.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 27524 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 13.3% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.4% of 27524 workers 16 years and over work in information.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 27524. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 27524

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 7.6%
Construction 10.1%
Manufacturing 8.6%
Wholesale trade 2.3%
Retail trade 13.3%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 3.6%
Information 1.4%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 3.0%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 6.4%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 19.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 9.6%
Other services, except public administration 6.9%
Public administration 7.6%

Utilities in ZIP Code 27524 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 27524 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.28 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 28.16% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 19.88% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 27524. This visualizes electricity rates in 27524 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 27524

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 27524 10.43¢/kWh 8.5¢/kWh 6.64¢/kWh
North Carolina 13.68¢/kWh 10.19¢/kWh 8.01¢/kWh
United States 17.45¢/kWh 13.64¢/kWh 9.29¢/kWh

Solar Power in 27524

Month ZIP Code 27524 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 4.61 1.9 5.84
Feb 5.08 3 6.31
Mar 5.36 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.86 5.13 7.3
May 5.77 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.83 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.72 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.58 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.1 5.15 7.02
Oct 5.25 3.32 6.92
Nov 4.84 2.33 5.99
Dec 4.38 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 27524. This visualizes solar power levels in 27524 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.