Wilson County, NC ZIP Codes
13 ZIP codes cover all or part of Wilson County, North Carolina. The Census Bureau counts 79,290 residents in the county, with a median household income of $56,423 and a median home value of $186,000. Median household income ranges from $42,810 in 27893 to $79,375 in 27880. Its largest communities include Wilson, Elm City, Lucama, Stantonsburg and Black Creek.
Wilson County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 79,290 |
| Households | 33,068 |
| Median household income | $56,423 |
| Median home value | $186,000 |
| Median age | 40.6 |
| Median rent | $953 |
All 13 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 98,840 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 40,686 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $42,810 (27893) to $79,375 (27880) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $57,990 |
| Homeowners | 62.6% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 29.2% |
| Moved in the past year | 11.1% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 67 routes, 42,563 homes (10 of 13 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Wilson County: 27880 ($79,375)
- Most residents: 27893 (38,512 people)
- Highest homeownership: 27880 (85.9% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 27878 (34.9% of households)
- Most new movers: 27878 (20.6% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 27880 (34.1 years)
- Highest median home value: 27896 ($242,700)
Every ZIP code in Wilson County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27893 | Wilson | 38,512 | 16,075 | $42,810 | $158,600 | 44.2% | 31.1% | 14.4% | 26 | 18,573 | 100% of its land |
| 27896 | Wilson | 19,455 | 8,430 | $75,696 | $242,700 | 72.3% | 26.9% | 11.5% | 13 | 10,176 | 68% of its land |
| 27542 | Kenly | 9,850 | 3,892 | $66,038 | $214,100 | 74.6% | 30.0% | 5.4% | 6 | 4,141 | 27% of its land |
| 27822 | Elm City | 7,838 | 3,093 | $63,703 | $165,600 | 83.6% | 25.5% | 7.9% | 7 | 3,693 | 75% of its land |
| 27851 | Lucama | 5,343 | 1,921 | $66,750 | $161,600 | 74.6% | 33.3% | 7.0% | 3 | 2,046 | 99% of its land |
| 27883 | Stantonsburg | 4,128 | 1,531 | $61,185 | $121,800 | 74.5% | 28.2% | 4.2% | 3 | 1,362 | 48% of its land |
| 27830 | Fremont | 4,006 | 1,683 | $54,129 | $162,900 | 64.6% | 28.1% | 12.0% | 3 | 1,737 | 11% of its land |
| 27880 | Sims | 3,953 | 1,608 | $79,375 | $219,500 | 85.9% | 30.8% | 6.8% | 2 | 1,501 | 96% of its land |
| 27888 | Walstonburg | 2,054 | 682 | $55,167 | $109,400 | 74.3% | 23.2% | 8.2% | 2 | 966 | 17% of its land |
| 27829 | Fountain | 1,664 | 878 | $58,277 | $123,000 | 83.8% | 22.3% | 16.8% | 2 | 657 | 16% of its land |
| 27878 | Sharpsburg | 1,094 | 470 | $53,382 | $111,500 | 46.0% | 34.9% | 20.6% | — | — | 28% of its land |
| 27813 | Black Creek | 743 | 301 | $49,267 | $106,900 | 61.1% | 23.6% | 6.5% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 27873 | Saratoga | 200 | 122 | $25,625 | $98,200 | 75.4% | 8.2% | 7.5% | — | — | 100% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Wilson County when at least 10% of its land is in the county, when it holds at least 10% of the county's land, or when the county is its main county. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, including parts that cross the county line; the Census county figures above do not.
Cities and communities
- Wilson — 48,370 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Elm City — 1,292 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Lucama — 1,205 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Stantonsburg — 958 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Black Creek — 749 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Sims — 522 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Saratoga — 291 residents · 2 ZIP codes
Rankings
- Richest ZIP codes in Wilson County — 11 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest home values in Wilson County — 11 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest homeownership in Wilson County — 11 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most families with kids in Wilson County — 11 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most new movers in Wilson County — 11 ZIP codes ranked
- Youngest ZIP codes in Wilson County — 11 ZIP codes ranked
- Oldest ZIP codes in Wilson County — 11 ZIP codes ranked
- Fastest-growing ZIP codes in Wilson County — 11 ZIP codes ranked
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Wilson County, NC?
- 27893, 27896, 27542, 27822, 27851, 27883, 27830, 27880, 27888, 27829, 27878, 27813 and 27873. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Wilson County?
- 79,290 residents in 33,068 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Wilson County?
- $56,423 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $42,810 (27893) to $79,375 (27880).
- Which Wilson County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 27880, at $79,375, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents. See the full ranking of Wilson County ZIP codes by income.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Wilson County?
- For the 10 of 13 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 67 carrier routes reaching 42,563 residential and 2,289 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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