Wilson, NC · standard

ZIP Code 27893

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

39,723
139/sq mi
$42,810
Median income
$158,600
Median home value
15.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Wilson pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

7th pct
household income, US ZIPs
29th pct
home value, US ZIPs
139
people per sq mi
44%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27893 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 27893 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 285.4 square miles in Wilson, Wilson County, North Carolina. The area is home to 39,723 residents, producing a population density of 139 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 27893 against North Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 27893 sits at $42,810 (38% below the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $24,628. The poverty rate stands at 29.0% and the unemployment rate at 9.0%. On housing, the median home value is $158,600 (39% below the state average) with median rent at $947 per month, and 44.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 27893 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.4, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Wilson County, so you can benchmark 27893 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 27893

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27893.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 27893, Wilson, 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

39,723

Population

285.4

Area (sq mi)

139

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 27893?

37.4

Median Age

46.3%

Male

53.7%

Female

7.9%

Foreign-Born

White 28.1%
African American 52.5%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 17.3%

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?

$42,810

Median Household Income

-38% vs state

$24,628

Per Capita Income

29.0%

Poverty Rate

9.0%

Unemployment Rate

20.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 27893 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$42,810 7th percentile higher than 7% 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 50.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.2%

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

What does housing look like?

18,578

Total Housing Units

16,075

Occupied Units

2,503

Vacant Units

2.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 44.2%
Renter 55.8%

$158,600

Median Home Value

-39% vs state

$947

Median Rent

1978

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+4.2%

YoY Change (2024)

210

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+110%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 27893 have increased 4.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +110% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.5% 133
2021 +11.6% 148
2022 +15.7% 171
2023 +17.3% 201
2024 +4.2% 210

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 988 business establishments in ZIP 27893, employing approximately 22,696 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,200,808,000.

988

Businesses

22,696

Employees

$1.2B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 199 20.1%
Health care and social assistance 134 13.6%
Accommodation and food services 102 10.3%
Other services (except public administration) 96 9.7%
Construction 81 8.2%
Wholesale trade 66 6.7%
Manufacturing 58 5.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 52 5.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 40 4.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 39 4.0%
Finance and insurance 37 3.7%
Transportation and warehousing 36 3.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 16 1.6%
Educational services 12 1.2%
Information 8 0.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4 0.4%

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 27893 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 27893 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 27893 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 27893 ranks #7 of 8 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
27813 Black Creek, NC 747 4.6 mi
27873 Saratoga, NC 397 7.6 mi
27896 Wilson, NC 20,130 8.0 mi
27822 Elm City, NC 8,143 8.6 mi
27851 Lucama, NC 5,268 7.9 mi
27830 Fremont, NC 4,755 9.9 mi
27883 Stantonsburg, NC 3,565 8.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 27893 in?
ZIP code 27893 (Wilson) 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 27893?
ZIP code 27893 in Wilson, NC has a population of 39,723 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27893?
The median household income in ZIP 27893 is $42,810, which is 44% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27893?
The median home value in ZIP 27893 is $158,600, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27893?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27893 is African American at 52.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27893?
ZIP code 27893 has 988 business establishments employing approximately 22,696 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27893?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27893 are: Retail trade (199), Health care and social assistance (134), Accommodation and food services (102). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27893?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27893 increased by 4.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 110%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 27893?
In ZIP code 27893, 50.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.2% 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 27893?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27893 is 20.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 27893?
In ZIP code 27893, approximately 44.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 55.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27893?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27893 is 29.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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