| City: | Goldsboro, North Carolina |
| County: | Wayne County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:52:54 PM |
| Population: | 361 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 919 / 984 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 35.3849, -77.9931 |
| Land Area: | 0.151 sq mi |
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The mail system relies on building-based delivery to N William St, the single street address serving 109 delivery points with unit designations. Instead of traditional residential carrier routes, mail flows through the institutional mail room where it's sorted by unit. The 261 PO Boxes serve primarily administrative functions and staff correspondence rather than inmate housing units.
This ZIP is geographically contained within larger ZIP 27530, forming a postal island of just 0.15 square miles. The median age of 44.1 years reflects the adult correctional population. While classified as having city carrier delivery, that designation refers to the institutional mail routing system rather than traditional neighborhood carriers.
The facility maintains connections to Goldsboro's broader community through Wayne County's postal network. Staff and administrative operations generate the 344 business establishments recorded here, though these represent internal facility operations rather than retail or commercial services. The surrounding Goldsboro area offers standard street delivery through neighboring ZIP codes.
The single street name with extensive unit-based addressing confirms institutional mail routing rather than traditional neighborhood delivery.
ZIP Code 27533 has 361 residents and 0 households. The median age is 44.1 years, older than the state (39.4) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 100.0% male and 0.0% female, which is much higher than the state male share (48.5%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are Black or African American (50.4%, much higher than the state average of 20.5% and well above the national average of 12.4%) and White (41.8%, much lower than the state average of 62.2% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (20.5%) and national averages (12.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 361Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 664Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 2,390.7 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 0Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 0.00Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 0.00Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 447 | 216 | 200 | 664 |
| Decennial Census | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 361 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 44.1
Male Median Age: 44.1
Female Median Age: 0
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 33 | 54 | 49 | 36 | 42 | 48 | 35 | 29 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 33 | 54 | 49 | 36 | 42 | 48 | 35 | 29 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White: | 151 | 41.94% |
| Black: | 182 | 50.56% |
| Hispanic:* | 11 | 3.06% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 8 | 2.22% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 8 | 2.22% |
| Total: | 360 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 361 | 100.00% | 44.1 years |
| Females: | 0 | 0% | 0.0 years |
| Total: | 361 | 100% | 44.1 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 626 | 94.28% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 4 | 0.60% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 34 | 5.12% |
| Total Population: | 664 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 630 | 94.88% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 34 | 5.12% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($78,538), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 0.0%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 664 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 664 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0% |
| Service: | 0 | 0% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 0 | 100% |
In 2024, 1.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 67.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (100.00%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 24 | 4.02% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 170 | 28.48% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 261 | 43.72% |
| Some college, no degree: | 104 | 17.42% |
| Associate's degree: | 30 | 5.03% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 8 | 1.34% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 597 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 403 | 67.50% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 8 | 1.34% |
| Private Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Public Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 11 | 100.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 11 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 11 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 27533 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 33 business establishments, employing about 349 people with an annual payroll of $15,446,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 604Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 33Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $4,367,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $15,446,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 349Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 27533 is located in Wayne County, North Carolina, within the Goldsboro, NC Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 24140) and North Carolina's 13rd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 122,623 people, about 0.29% of whom live in ZIP Code 27533. It covers 0.151 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Goldsboro, NCSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 24140Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 122,623Source: Census |
| MSA: | Goldsboro, NC MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.151 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 13Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 2280.59 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 3726880Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Goldsboro city; North CarolinaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 27533 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.