27896 ZIP Code
Wilson, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 27896 |
| City/Town: | Wilson |
| County: | Wilson |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 19,467 |
| Median Household Income: | $64,320 |
| Per Capita Income: | $43,368 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,709 |
| Median Home Value: | $185,700 |
| Land Area: | 35.2 sq miles
91.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.5 sq miles
1.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.7910, -77.9764 |
Population Information (27896 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 19,467 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,408 | 48.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 10,059 | 51.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 43.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 756 | 3.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,030 | 5.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,325 | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,158 | 5.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,175 | 6.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,238 | 11.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,373 | 12.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,251 | 16.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,081 | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,225 | 6.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,289 | 11.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,235 | 6.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 331 | 1.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (27896 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $185,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,032 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,709 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,206 | 94.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 503 | 5.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,247 | 76.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,959 | 23.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (27896 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 14,023 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 429 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 797 | 5.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,270 | 30.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,592 | 18.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,270 | 9.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,132 | 22.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,533 | 10.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 33.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (27896 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $64,320 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $86,060 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $83,562 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $43,368 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (27896 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 10,425 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,905 | 95.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 481 | 4.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,582 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,123 | 82.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,254 | 12.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 519 | 5.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (27896 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 11,811 | 60.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 5,448 | 28.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 424 | 2.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,020 | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 764 | 3.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,512 | 7.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,744 | 9.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,119 | 5.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 9 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 616 | 3.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (27896 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 417 | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 347 | 4.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 580 | 7.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 551 | 6.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,115 | 13.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,539 | 18.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,375 | 16.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,123 | 13.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 581 | 7.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 578 | 7.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (27896 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,531 | 86.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 464 | 4.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 2 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 73 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 133 | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 676 | 6.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (27896 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 162 | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 498 | 5.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,617 | 16.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 261 | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,183 | 11.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 362 | 3.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 53 | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 856 | 8.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 842 | 8.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,513 | 25.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 518 | 5.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 703 | 7.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 337 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (27896 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.5% | 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 (27896 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 17,208 | 88.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 13,614 | 69.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,445 | 33.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,148 | 11.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (27896 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,810 | 70.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,189 | 38.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,044 | 24.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 293 | 3.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 124 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 570 | 6.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (27896 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,167 | 70.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 490 | 5.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 684 | 7.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 217 | 2.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 321 | 3.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 51 | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 219 | 2.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 560 | 6.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (27896 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 64 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 679 | 7.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,163 | 24.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,939 | 22.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,851 | 21.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,084 | 12.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 502 | 5.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 246 | 2.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 97 | 1.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 84 | 1.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (27896 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 7 | 0.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 299 | 3.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,187 | 25.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,500 | 51.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,381 | 15.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 335 | 3.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (27896 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,453 | 42.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 117 | 1.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,554 | 55.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 57 | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 12 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 13 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (27896 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 164 | 2.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,790 | 34.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,906 | 35.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,346 | 28.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (27896 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 332 | 5.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 481 | 7.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,146 | 18.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,431 | 22.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,681 | 26.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,032 | 16.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 119 | 1.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 25 | 0.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (27896 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,453 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $520 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,032 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.43 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.09 | 2.38 |
Households (27896 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,206 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,293 | 52.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,620 | 19.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,381 | 16.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,291 | 27.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,226 | 27.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,910 | 35.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.35 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.99 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (27896 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,838 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,400 | 30.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,491 | 57.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 273 | 3.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 555 | 7.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,270 | 29.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (27896 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,377 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 87 | 2.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 191 | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,012 | 46.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,085 | 24.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,002 | 22.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (27896 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 15,438 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,140 | 7.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 19,356 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,080 | 10.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 50 | 2.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 921 | 44.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,109 | 53.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (27896 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 17,539 | 90.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,806 | 9.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 617 | 34.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 972 | 53.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 163 | 9.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 217 | 12.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (27896 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 18,295 | 94.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 62 | 0.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,172 | 1890.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,172 | 1890.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,172 | 1890.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 18 | 29.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 177 | 285.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 501 | 808.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (27896 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 18,711 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 16,674 | 89.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,037 | 10.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,377 | 7.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 120 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 306 | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 234 | 1.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (27896 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,206 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,455 | 90.8% | 89.4% |
Wilson, NC27896