Black Creek, NC · standard

ZIP Code 27813

Wilson County, North Carolina — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

747
260/sq mi
$49,267
Median income
$106,900
Median home value
4.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Black Creek pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

13th pct
household income, US ZIPs
12th pct
home value, US ZIPs
260
people per sq mi
61%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27813 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 27813 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2.9 square miles in Black Creek, Wilson County, North Carolina. The area is home to 747 residents, producing a population density of 260 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 27813 against North Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 27813 sits at $49,267 (29% below the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $24,997. The poverty rate stands at 22.2% and the unemployment rate at 10.9%. On housing, the median home value is $106,900 (59% below the state average) with median rent at $868 per month, and 61.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 27813 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 4.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Wilson County, so you can benchmark 27813 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 27813, Black Creek, NC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

747

Population

2.9

Area (sq mi)

260

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 27813?

39.5

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

1.7%

Foreign-Born

White 62.7%
African American 21.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$49,267

Median Household Income

-29% vs state

$24,997

Per Capita Income

22.2%

Poverty Rate

10.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 27813 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$49,267 13th percentile higher than 13% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 52.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 4.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

375

Total Housing Units

301

Occupied Units

74

Vacant Units

2.47

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 61.1%
Renter 38.9%

$106,900

Median Home Value

-59% vs state

$868

Median Rent

1984

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 27813, employing approximately 96 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,304,000.

6

Businesses

96

Employees

$3.3M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 27813 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27813 ranks #6 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 27813 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 27813 ranks #5 of 6 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
27893 Wilson, NC 39,723 4.6 mi
27830 Fremont, NC 4,755 5.4 mi
27851 Lucama, NC 5,268 5.2 mi
27883 Stantonsburg, NC 3,565 8.1 mi
27863 Pikeville, NC 11,735 10.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 27813 in?
ZIP code 27813 (Black Creek) is located in Wilson County, North Carolina. Wilson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wilson-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 27813?
ZIP code 27813 in Black Creek, NC has a population of 747 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27813?
The median household income in ZIP 27813 is $49,267, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27813?
The median home value in ZIP 27813 is $106,900, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27813?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27813 is White at 62.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27813?
ZIP code 27813 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 96 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 27813?
In ZIP code 27813, 52.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 4.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 27813?
In ZIP code 27813, approximately 61.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27813?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27813 is 22.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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