27873 ZIP Code, Saratoga, NC
27873 is a ZIP code in Saratoga, North Carolina in Wilson County. It covers 0.6 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 27883, 27888 and 27893. 200 people live here in 122 households, fewer than in most North Carolina ZIP codes. With about 357 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (75%). Median household income is $25,625, well below the North Carolina median of $72,388; the median age is 61.9, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Saratoga, NC
- County: Wilson County
- Land area: 0.6 sq mi
- Population: 200
- Median household income: $25,625
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 200 |
| Households | 122 |
| Median household income | $25,625 |
| Income per person | $31,489 |
| Median age | 61.9 |
| Homeowners | 75.4% |
| Median home value | $98,200 |
| Median rent | $639 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.2% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 15.7 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 8.2% |
| Moved in the past year | 7.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.0% |
| Broadband internet | 71.3% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 6.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 8.2% |
| $10–15K | 6.6% |
| $15–25K | 34.4% |
| $25–35K | 12.3% |
| $35–50K | 3.3% |
| $50–75K | 18.0% |
| $75–100K | 4.1% |
| $100–150K | 0.8% |
| $150–200K | 8.2% |
| $200K+ | 4.1% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 0.5% |
| 10–19 | 4.5% |
| 20–24 | 2.5% |
| 25–34 | 1.5% |
| 35–44 | 19.0% |
| 45–54 | 8.0% |
| 55–64 | 35.0% |
| 65–74 | 6.5% |
| 75+ | 22.5% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 35.1% |
| Owned outright | 20.2% |
| Rented | 17.9% |
| Vacant | 26.8% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 89.2% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 10.8% |
Businesses in 27873
6 business establishments with 26 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 27883 — Stantonsburg town, NC (4.5 mi)
- 27888 — Walstonburg town, NC (5.7 mi)
- 27893 — Wilson city, NC (7.7 mi)
- 27813 — Black Creek town, NC (9.2 mi)
- 27829 — Fountain town, NC (10.1 mi)
- 27852 — Macclesfield town, NC (10.3 mi)
- 27822 — Elm City town, NC (11.2 mi)
- 27830 — Fremont town, NC (11.6 mi)
Areas that include 27873
- Saratoga, NC ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Wilson County ZIP codes — 13 ZIP codes
- North Carolina ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 27873, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 27873 in?
- 27873 is a Saratoga, NC mailing address. By land area, 100% lies inside Saratoga.
- What county is 27873 in?
- 27873 is in Wilson County.
- What is the population of 27873?
- About 200 people (±66), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 295.
- What is the median household income in 27873?
- $25,625 (±$19,181), compared with $72,388 for North Carolina as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 27873?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 27873 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 27873?
- The closest, measured center to center: 27883 (4.5 mi, Stantonsburg), 27888 (5.7 mi, Walstonburg), 27893 (7.7 mi, Wilson), 27813 (9.2 mi, Black Creek), 27829 (10.1 mi, Fountain) and 27852 (10.3 mi, Macclesfield).
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