ZIP Code 27542

Households in ZIP code 27542, which takes in Clayton, bring in a median of $66,038 a year, while per-capita income sits at $31,562. A median home there is valued at $214,100, and the county property tax rate of 0.62% works out to roughly $1,327 annually on a home at that price. Sales taxes combine to 6.75%, so everyday purchases carry a moderate add-on. With earnings near $66,000 and housing costs that don't demand an outsized share of pay, many households here can cover taxes and daily expenses while still setting something aside.