🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

27542

Kenly

ZIP Code 27542 is a standard zip code serving Kenly, Kenly, North Carolina (NC), in Johnston County, United States. It has an estimated population of 9,133 with a median household income of $44,975. The area falls within the America/New_York timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: North Carolina (NC)
County: Johnston
City: Kenly
Timezone: America/New_York

Coordinates

Latitude: 35.607700
Longitude: -78.138200

Geographic Details

Land Area: 86.00 mi²
Water Area: 1.57 mi²
Population Density: 106.0 people per mi² (50th percentile)
Bounding Box: 35.718039°N, 35.507269°S, -78.046519°E, -78.254637°W

With 9,133 residents spread across 86.00 square miles, this area has a population density of 106.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

9,133

Population

65th percentile

$44,975

Median Income

40th percentile

$111,800

Median Home Value

40th percentile

86.00 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 27542 is $44,975, and the median home value is $111,800.

Housing

3,983

Total Units

3,524

Occupied Units

88.5%

Occupancy Rate

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