Stantonsburg, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27883
Wilson County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,565
- 18/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $61,185
- Median income Below-median income area
- $121,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 21.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Stantonsburg pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 31st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 17th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 18
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27883 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 27883 covers 198.1 square miles in Stantonsburg, Wilson County, North Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,565 residents on file, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27883 reports a modest median household income of $61,185 (12% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,239. The poverty rate is 28.2%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $121,800 (53% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $1,125; owner occupancy is 74.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.1, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Wilson County, so 27883 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 27883
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Stantonsburg, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27883.
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 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 27883, Stantonsburg, 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
3,565
Population
198.1
Area (sq mi)
18
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27883?
44.1
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
13.3%
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?
$61,185
Median Household Income
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$28,239
Per Capita Income
28.2%
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
29.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 27883 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Stantonsburg, 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)
$61,185 41st percentile higher than 41% 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
1,753housing units
1,753
Total Housing Units
1,531
Occupied Units
222
Vacant Units
2.67
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$121,800
Median Home Value
-53% vs state ZIP avg
$1,125
Median Rent
1982
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 34 business establishments in ZIP 27883, employing approximately 281 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,376,000.
34
Businesses
281
Employees
$13.4M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 9 | 26.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 20.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 20.6% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 17.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 27883 vs 27873 →
ZIP 27883 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27893
Wilson (27893)
39,723 residents
- 28580 12,657
Snow Hill (28580)
12,657 residents
- 27883 3,565
Stantonsburg (27883)
3,565 residents
- 27888 2,560
Walstonburg (27888)
2,560 residents
- 27813 747
Black Creek (27813)
747 residents
- 27873 397
Saratoga (27873)
397 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27883 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27883 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27883
Stantonsburg (27883)
$61,185 median income
- 27888
Walstonburg (27888)
$55,167 median income
- 28580
Snow Hill (28580)
$50,028 median income
- 27813
Black Creek (27813)
$49,267 median income
- 27893
Wilson (27893)
$42,810 median income
- 27873
Saratoga (27873)
$25,625 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 27883 ranks the highest 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 27883, 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 (3,565 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 27883 in?
ZIP code 27883 (Stantonsburg) 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 27883?
ZIP code 27883 in Stantonsburg, NC has a population of 3,565 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27883?
The median household income in ZIP 27883 is $61,185, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27883?
The median home value in ZIP 27883 is $121,800, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27883?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27883 is White at 46.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 24.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27883?
ZIP code 27883 has 34 business establishments employing approximately 281 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27883?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27883 are: Construction (9), Transportation and warehousing (7), Other services (except public administration) (7). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 27883?
In ZIP code 27883, 50.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.0% 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 27883?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27883 is 29.3 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 27883?
In ZIP code 27883, approximately 74.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27883?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27883 is 28.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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