Wilson, NC ZIP Codes
2 ZIP codes serve Wilson, North Carolina: 27893 and 27896. Together they are home to 57,967 residents in 24,505 households. Median household income ranges from $42,810 in 27893 to $75,696 in 27896.
Wilson city limits (Census)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 48,370 |
| Households | 20,403 |
| Median household income | $52,485 |
| Median home value | $210,700 |
| Median age | 39.5 |
| Median rent | $971 |
All 2 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 57,967 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 24,505 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $42,810 (27893) to $75,696 (27896) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $54,123 |
| Homeowners | 53.9% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 29.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 13.4% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 39 routes, 26,804 homes (2 of 2 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Wilson: 27896 ($75,696)
- Most residents: 27893 (38,512 people)
- Highest homeownership: 27896 (72.3% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 27893 (31.1% of households)
- Most new movers: 27893 (14.4% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 27893 (37.4 years)
- Highest median home value: 27896 ($242,700)
Every ZIP code in Wilson
| 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 | 19% of its land; mailing city |
| 27896 | Wilson | 19,455 | 8,430 | $75,696 | $242,700 | 72.3% | 26.9% | 11.5% | 13 | 10,176 | 28% of its land; mailing city |
A ZIP code is listed for Wilson when at least 10% of its land lies inside Wilson city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Wilson. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Wilson.
Counties
- Wilson County — 13 ZIP codes
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Wilson, NC?
- 27893 and 27896. A ZIP code is listed for Wilson when at least 10% of its land lies inside Wilson city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Wilson.
- What is the population of Wilson, NC?
- The Census Bureau counts 48,370 residents inside Wilson city limits (ACS 2020–2024). The 2 ZIP codes that serve Wilson hold 57,967 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Wilson, NC?
- $52,485 inside Wilson city limits, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $42,810 to $75,696.
- Which Wilson ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 27896, at $75,696, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Wilson, NC?
- For the 2 of 2 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 39 carrier routes reaching 26,804 residential and 1,945 business mailboxes.
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