ZIP Code 27520: Clayton, North Carolina
ZIP code 27520 is assigned to Clayton, North Carolina, and lies within Johnston County. Its reference point is at latitude 35.6348 and longitude -78.451 (35°38'05.3"N 78°27'03.6"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 27520
Clayton, NC has 3 ZIP codes in our directory. Besides 27520, they include 27527, 27528.
Across Johnston County there are 12 ZIP codes listed, and North Carolina has 1,115 in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 27528 in Clayton, NC, about 1.5 mi to the north.
| ZIP code | 27520 |
|---|---|
| City | Clayton |
| County | Johnston County |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| Latitude | 35.6348 |
| Longitude | -78.451 |
| DMS | 35°38'05.3"N 78°27'03.6"W |
| Nearest ZIP | 27528 (Clayton, 1.5 mi) |
Map of ZIP Code 27520
Map centered on 35.6348, -78.451. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
Video: Clayton, NC
Visit Downtown Clayton, NC, Travel Planning Video — by Visit JoCo, NC · Watch on YouTube
ZIP Codes Near 27520
These 15 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 27520, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest communities to ZIP code 27520, measured in a straight line from its reference point, are Wilsons Mills, NC (5.9 mi southeast), Garner, NC (8.8 mi west) and Knightdale, NC (10 mi north). Distances are approximate and road distances will be longer.
- Wilsons Mills, NC – 5.9 mi southeast
- Garner, NC – 8.8 mi west
- Knightdale, NC – 10 mi north
- Smithfield, NC – 11 mi southeast
- Wendell, NC – 12 mi north
- Selma, NC – 12 mi southeast
- Raleigh, NC – 12 mi northwest
- Willow Spring, NC – 14 mi southwest
- Micro, NC – 14 mi east
Schools Near Clayton, NC
Public school assignments in the United States are based on street address, so families in ZIP code 27520 should confirm their assigned school with the school district that serves Clayton and Johnston County.
Searching nearby communities such as Wilsons Mills and Garner can widen the list of public, private and charter options. The links below open live Google Maps results centered on 27520.
Parks and Outdoor Recreation
Parks, trails and playgrounds around Clayton, NC are easiest to find on the map above or with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 27520.
Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, urgent care clinics and pharmacies serving Clayton, NC can be found with the searches below. In a medical emergency, call 911.
Residents of ZIP code 27520 may also use facilities in nearby Wilsons Mills, Garner and Knightdale.
Shopping and Dining in Clayton
Restaurants, grocery stores and shopping centers in and around ZIP code 27520 are listed in the Google Maps searches below, with current hours and reviews.
Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Clayton, North Carolina can be found with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 27520.
To research local history, try searching for Johnston County records and archives along with the name Clayton.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 27520, Wilsons Mills lies about 5.9 mi to the southeast, Garner lies about 8.8 mi to the west, Knightdale lies about 10 mi to the north, Smithfield lies about 11 mi to the southeast and Wendell lies about 12 mi to the north. Use the directions link for turn-by-turn routes and road names.
Rivers, lakes and other water features near Clayton show up on the map above, or you can search for them directly.
Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 27520
Photo & Video Credits
- Video: “Visit Downtown Clayton, NC, Travel Planning Video” by Visit JoCo, NC, embedded from YouTube. All rights belong to the creator.
Data for ZIP code 27520 comes from a public U.S. postal code dataset and is provided for general reference. Always confirm mailing details with the U.S. Postal Service.