Sims, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27880
Wilson County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,304
- 49/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $79,375
- Median income Near-median income area
- $219,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 17.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sims pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 39%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 49th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 49
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27880 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 27880 covers 67.3 square miles in Sims, Wilson County, North Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,304 residents on file, a density of 49 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27880 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,375 (15% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,520. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.9% and unemployment is 0.8%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $219,500 (15% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $972; owner occupancy is 85.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.1, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Wilson County, so 27880 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 27880
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sims, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27880.
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
6 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 4
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 27880, Sims, NC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
3,304
Population
67.3
Area (sq mi)
49
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27880?
34.1
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
5.3%
Foreign-Born
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?
$79,375
Median Household Income
+15% vs state ZIP avg
$37,520
Per Capita Income
6.9%
Poverty Rate
0.8%
Unemployment Rate
29.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 27880 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Sims, NC household income vs. every North Carolina ZIP code
Median household income among 749 reporting North Carolina ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$79,375 Top 24% higher than 76% of 749 North Carolina ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more North Carolina ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,734housing units
1,734
Total Housing Units
1,608
Occupied Units
126
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$219,500
Median Home Value
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$972
Median Rent
2002
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 49 business establishments in ZIP 27880, employing approximately 344 people with a combined annual payroll of $18,373,000.
49
Businesses
344
Employees
$18.4M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 13 | 26.5% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 12.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 12.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 12.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 8.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 6.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 6.1% |
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 27880 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27896
Wilson (27896)
20,130 residents
- 27542
Kenly (27542)
9,133 residents
- 27557 7,509
Middlesex (27557)
7,509 residents
- 27807 6,629
Bailey (27807)
6,629 residents
- 27851 5,268
Lucama (27851)
5,268 residents
- 27880 3,304
Sims (27880)
3,304 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27880 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27880 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27807
Bailey (27807)
$80,382 median income
- 27880
Sims (27880)
$79,375 median income
- 27896
Wilson (27896)
$75,696 median income
- 27557
Middlesex (27557)
$71,541 median income
- 27851
Lucama (27851)
$66,750 median income
- 27542
Kenly (27542)
$66,038 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 27880 ranks #2 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 27880, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (3,304 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 27880 in?
ZIP code 27880 (Sims) 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 27880?
ZIP code 27880 in Sims, NC has a population of 3,304 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27880?
The median household income in ZIP 27880 is $79,375, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27880?
The median home value in ZIP 27880 is $219,500, which is 21% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27880?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27880 is White at 72.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27880?
ZIP code 27880 has 49 business establishments employing approximately 344 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27880?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27880 are: Construction (13), Manufacturing (6), Professional, scientific, and technical services (6). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 27880?
In ZIP code 27880, 48.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 27880?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27880 is 29.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 27880?
In ZIP code 27880, approximately 85.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27880?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27880 is 6.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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