City

Kenly, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Johnston County  ·  North Carolina

👥9,441Population
💰$56,157Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂40.4Median Age
🏠$180,800Median Home Value▼ 35% below avg
🎓34.1%College Grads▼ 12% below avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 14% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.9% Female 51.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 74.2%Hispanic: 9.2%Black: 13.1%Other: 3.1%Race
White74.2%
Hispanic9.2%
Black13.1%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
25%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty17.2% ▲ 72% above avg
College Grads34.1% ▼ 12% below avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 14% below avg
No HS Diploma269 (4.5%)
HS Graduate1,898 (31.9%)
Some College863 (14.5%)
Associates893 (15%)
Bachelors956 (16.1%)
Graduate Degree1,075 (18.1%)

Education

No HS: 4.5%HS Grad: 31.9%Some College: 14.5%Associates: 15%Bachelors: 16.1%Graduate: 18.1%Edu
No HS4.5%
HS Grad31.9%
Some College14.5%
Associates15.0%
Bachelors16.1%
Graduate18.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.4%Renter: 28.6%Tenure
Owner71.4%
Renter28.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,157 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$180,800 ▼ 35% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$769/mo
Total Housing Units4,307
Vacant Units428

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
59%
About Kenly, NC

Kenly is a city in North Carolina, located in Johnston County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,441 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.4 years.

Economically, Kenly is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,157 is below the national average. Approximately 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Kenly is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $180,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $769 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Kenly is moderately educated. 34.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (74.24%).

Kenly, NC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Kenly
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27542 9,441 $56,157 $180,800 $769 4.2% 34.1% 71.4%