Blended score for ZIP 27520's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

Car-dependent

out of 100

EPA National Walkability Index

7.0 / 20 -- Below average walkable

Google Places amenity density

43 / 100

Restaurants & cafes7

Grocery stores0

Parks1

Schools5

Transit stops0

Pharmacies1

Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary

West Clayton Elementary

1.52 mi away · Grades -1-5

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

3.0

Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating

State rating: C (2025)

Enrollment: 813
Student:teacher ratio: 15.3:1
District: Johnston County Public Schools

Middle

Clayton Middle

1.99 mi away · Grades 6-8

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

2.7

Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating

State rating: C (2025)

Enrollment: 646
Student:teacher ratio: 18.5:1
District: Johnston County Public Schools

High

Clayton High

1.91 mi away · Grades 9-12

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

3.4

Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating

State rating: B (2025)

Enrollment: 1,977
Student:teacher ratio: 18.7:1
District: Johnston County Public Schools

Commute from Clayton

Real drive time from Clayton's center to Downtown Raleigh.

29 min

typical drive time

19.5 mi

distance

Current Weather

Live conditions in Clayton, from Smithfield, Johnston County Airport.

82°F

Clear

Cities near 27520

Clayton · all of Clayton Smithfield · 9.3 mi Garner · 9.3 mi Wendell · 9.9 mi Knightdale · 10.8 mi Zebulon · 14.9 mi Willow Springs · 16.2 mi

ZIP codes near 27520

27527 (Clayton) · 5.4 mi 27529 (Garner) · 7.5 mi 27577 (Smithfield) · 9.1 mi 27610 (Raleigh) · 11.2 mi 27545 (Knightdale) · 11.5 mi 27591 (Wendell) · 11.7 mi 27603 (Raleigh) · 12.6 mi 27592 (Willow Springs) · 13.7 mi

ZIP 27520 real estate FAQ

How many homes are for sale in ZIP 27520 right now?+

There are currently 365 active listings in ZIP 27520, North Carolina, pulled directly from the MLS.

What is the median home price in ZIP 27520?+

The median list price for active listings in ZIP 27520 is $364,990. Homes are spending an average of 127 days on market.

Is ZIP 27520's housing market up or down this year?+

Median closed-sale prices in ZIP 27520 have risen 3.1% year over year, based on trailing 12-month MLS sales.

What are the most popular neighborhoods in ZIP 27520?+

Based on current active listings, the neighborhoods with the most homes for sale in ZIP 27520 are Not in a Subdivision, Winston Pointe, Carolina Overlook.

What schools serve ZIP 27520?+

The closest public schools to ZIP 27520's center are West Clayton Elementary, Clayton Middle, Clayton High. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.

Is ZIP 27520 walkable?+

ZIP 27520's center has a walkability score of 38 out of 100, blending EPA's National Walkability Index with nearby-amenity density.

What is the commute like from ZIP 27520?+

The typical drive from Clayton's center to Downtown Raleigh is about 29 minutes (19.5 miles).

Listing data provided by Hive MLS, Doorify MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last sample-row update: 17 days ago. Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Equal Housing Opportunity.