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 High-density area
- $42,810
- Median income Below-median income area
- $158,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 27893 (Wilson, NC) rose +4.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 201.2 in 2023 to 209.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 27893 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wilson, Wilson County, North Carolina, with 39,723 residents across 285.4 square miles, a density of 139 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27893 reports a modest median household income of $42,810 (38% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,628. The poverty rate is 29.0%, 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 $158,600 (39% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $947; owner occupancy is 44.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.4, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Wilson County, so 27893 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 27893
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wilson, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27893.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
199 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
134 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
102 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
96 establishments
- Construction
Construction
81 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 27893, Wilson, 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
39,723
Population
285.4
Area (sq mi)
139
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27893?
37.4
Median Age
46.3%
Male
53.7%
Female
7.9%
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?
$42,810
Median Household Income
-38% vs state ZIP avg
$24,628
Per Capita Income
29.0%
Poverty Rate
9.0%
Unemployment Rate
20.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 27893 ranks nationally
Wilson, NC 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
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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
18,578housing units
18,578
Total Housing Units
16,075
Occupied Units
2,503
Vacant Units
2.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$158,600
Median Home Value
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$947
Median Rent
1978
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
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.
- 27893
Wilson (27893)
39,723 residents
- 27896
Wilson (27896)
20,130 residents
- 27822 8,143
Elm City (27822)
8,143 residents
- 27851 5,268
Lucama (27851)
5,268 residents
- 27830 4,755
Fremont (27830)
4,755 residents
- 27883 3,565
Stantonsburg (27883)
3,565 residents
- 27813 747
Black Creek (27813)
747 residents
- 27873 397
Saratoga (27873)
397 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27893 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27893 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27896
Wilson (27896)
$75,696 median income
- 27851
Lucama (27851)
$66,750 median income
- 27822
Elm City (27822)
$63,703 median income
- 27883
Stantonsburg (27883)
$61,185 median income
- 27830
Fremont (27830)
$54,129 median income
- 27813
Black Creek (27813)
$49,267 median income
- 27893
Wilson (27893)
$42,810 median income
- 27873 $25,625
Saratoga (27873)
$25,625 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 27893, 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 (39,723 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 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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