27893 ZIP Code
Wilson, North carolina
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 27893 |
| City/Town: | Wilson |
| County: | Wilson |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 38,929 |
| Median Household Income: | $37,737 |
| Per Capita Income: | $28,566 |
| Total Housing Units: | 18,255 |
| Median Home Value: | $135,000 |
| Land Area: | 109.0 sq miles
282.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.2 sq miles
3.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.6938, -77.9041 |
Population Information (27893 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 38,929 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 18,104 | 46.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 20,825 | 53.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,439 | 6.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,371 | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,284 | 8.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,966 | 7.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,304 | 5.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,014 | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,422 | 11.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,352 | 11.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,841 | 7.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,379 | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,951 | 10.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,723 | 4.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 883 | 2.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (27893 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $135,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $824 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 18,255 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 15,677 | 85.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,578 | 14.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,737 | 43.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 8,940 | 57.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (27893 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 25,565 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 2,283 | 8.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 3,461 | 13.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 8,722 | 34.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,843 | 18.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,341 | 9.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,395 | 9.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,520 | 5.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 77.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 15.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (27893 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $37,737 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $55,947 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $54,181 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $28,566 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (27893 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 16,855 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 15,197 | 90.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,575 | 9.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 13,395 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 12,757 | 83.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,696 | 11.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 701 | 4.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 43 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (27893 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 11,523 | 29.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 20,760 | 53.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 185 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 173 | 0.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 4,422 | 11.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,866 | 4.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 5,531 | 14.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 6,065 | 15.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 4,624 | 11.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 101 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 238 | 0.6% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,102 | 2.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (27893 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,679 | 10.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,504 | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 2,296 | 14.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,866 | 11.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,204 | 14.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,297 | 14.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,532 | 9.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,429 | 9.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 461 | 2.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 409 | 2.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (27893 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 12,075 | 79.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,712 | 11.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 48 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 350 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 252 | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 646 | 4.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (27893 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 226 | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,150 | 7.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,718 | 17.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 422 | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,151 | 14.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 311 | 2.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 274 | 1.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 875 | 5.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,229 | 8.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,088 | 20.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,487 | 9.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 840 | 5.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 426 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (27893 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 28.8% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (27893 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 32,342 | 83.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 18,555 | 47.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 18,266 | 46.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 5,701 | 14.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (27893 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,889 | 69.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,544 | 35.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,819 | 18.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,743 | 11.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 588 | 3.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 4,213 | 26.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (27893 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 10,442 | 57.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 575 | 3.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,772 | 9.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,298 | 7.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,365 | 7.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 179 | 1.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 532 | 2.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 2,092 | 11.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (27893 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 72 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 774 | 4.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,940 | 10.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,975 | 16.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,596 | 14.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,070 | 16.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,026 | 11.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,323 | 12.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 902 | 4.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,577 | 8.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (27893 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 433 | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,806 | 9.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,949 | 32.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 8,323 | 45.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,543 | 8.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 201 | 1.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (27893 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,583 | 29.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 902 | 5.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 9,903 | 63.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 41 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 77 | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 22 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 149 | 1.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (27893 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 2,386 | 15.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,876 | 37.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,811 | 30.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,604 | 16.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (27893 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 870 | 12.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,393 | 20.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,583 | 23.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,229 | 18.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,058 | 15.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 526 | 7.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 62 | 0.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 16 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (27893 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,177 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $467 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $824 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.42 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.39 | 2.38 |
Households (27893 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 15,677 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,217 | 33.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,189 | 14.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,914 | 18.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 6,557 | 41.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,036 | 32.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,950 | 31.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.40 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.13 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (27893 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,093 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,131 | 43.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,586 | 39.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 557 | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,463 | 10.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 6,292 | 44.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (27893 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 9,483 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 406 | 4.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 641 | 6.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,525 | 47.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,093 | 22.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,818 | 19.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (27893 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 29,077 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,865 | 6.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 38,043 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 6,084 | 16.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 478 | 7.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,398 | 55.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,208 | 36.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (27893 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 31,964 | 82.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 6,475 | 16.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,546 | 54.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,822 | 43.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 415 | 6.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 107 | 1.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (27893 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 36,302 | 93.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 175 | 0.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,627 | 1501.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,627 | 1501.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,627 | 1501.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 96 | 54.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 51 | 29.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,090 | 1194.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 65 | 37.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (27893 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 36,490 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 31,400 | 86.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,090 | 13.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 4,685 | 12.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 113 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 104 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 188 | 0.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (27893 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 15,677 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 12,668 | 80.8% | 89.4% |
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