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City Profile

Clayton, North Carolina

Population: 26,307 · 3 ZIP codes

Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.

People
Total population
26,307
People
Median age
33
Housing
Total households
11,242
Income
Median household income
$78,822
Housing
Total housing units
11,529
Employment
Employment rate
71%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
40.4%
Healthcare
Insured population
92%
City details
Local time 03:01:10(ET)
LocationClayton, NC
Population (ZIP areas)80,305(sum of local ZIP code populations)
Total ZIP codes3total
ZIP codes (by type)
3 Standard
CountyJohnston
Area code
TimezoneEastern Time (ET)
Coordinates35.62795219706195, -78.44005570546284
Land area114.9 sq miles(297,496,848 m²)

Map of Clayton, North Carolina with ZIP codes

Map of Clayton, North Carolina and ZIP codes

ZIP Codes in Clayton

Explore the ZIP codes that make up Clayton. Analyze key demographics and population stats for the region using the comprehensive table below.

ZIPType
Median incomeHousehold
Population (ZIP)
27520Standard$86,32246,478
27527Standard$115,03533,827
27528Standard

Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.

ZIP type legend

  • Standard: residential and business delivery areas
  • PO BOX: primarily post office boxes; population may be unavailable
  • Unique: high-volume organizations (universities, agencies, etc.)

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Data Sources & Citations

The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:

  • United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
  • United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS