27813 ZIP Code — Black Creek, NC

Wilson County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27813 is located in Black Creek, North Carolina, within Wilson County. It covers approximately 1.10 square miles and serves a population of 735 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.

About ZIP code 27813

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $102,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 61%.

Median household income is $52,868. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 35 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 27813 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

735

population

1.10

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27813 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27813

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27813. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Black Creek	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	735
Population density	668 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	195

Geography
Land area	1.10 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	35.6335
Longitude	-77.9324
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	252

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.2%	54.0%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	28.6%	29.5%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	16.2%	13.6%	19.1%
Over $200k	2.0%	2.9%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

735

Population

668

People per sq mi

39.9

Median age

$52,868

Median household income

$26,069

Per capita income

$102,200

Median home value

$838

Median monthly rent

60.7%

Home ownership

11.0%

Poverty rate

10.0%

Unemployment

225

Housing units

8.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	138	18.8%
18 and over	597	81.2%
65 and over	112	15.2%
Median age	39.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 74.8%

Black or African American 16.7%

Two or more races 3.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%

Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

Other race 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	559	74.8%
Black or African American	125	16.7%
Two or more races	25	3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	18	2.4%
Hispanic or Latino	12	1.6%
Other race	8	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.2%	54.0%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	28.6%	29.5%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	16.2%	13.6%	19.1%
Over $200k	2.0%	2.9%	6.0%

Under $10k 5.8%

$10k–$15k 10.2%

$15k–$25k 6.2%

$25k–$35k 9.5%

$35k–$50k 16.4%

$50k–$75k 16.4%

$75k–$100k 11.6%

$100k–$150k 19.6%

$150k–$200k 1.1%

$200k+ 3.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.8%
$10k–$15k	10.2%
$15k–$25k	6.2%
$25k–$35k	9.5%
$35k–$50k	16.4%
$50k–$75k	16.4%
$75k–$100k	11.6%
$100k–$150k	19.6%
$150k–$200k	1.1%
$200k+	3.3%
Median income	$52,868

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.0%

$50k–$100k 29.9%

$100k–$150k 34.7%

$150k–$200k 7.8%

$200k–$300k 5.4%

$300k–$500k 3.0%

$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$102,200
Median rent / month	$838
Owner occupied	60.7%
Renter occupied	39.3%
Vacant	17.4%
Single-family detached	72.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	20.1%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.68

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	11.4%
1990–1999	36.3%
1980–1989	15.3%
1970–1979	7.2%
1960–1969	5.7%
1950–1959	8.1%
1940–1949	3.9%
1939 or earlier	12.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	7.2%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	11.7%
3 bedrooms	74.2%
4 bedrooms	6.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.5%
1 vehicle	16.4%
2 vehicles	32.0%
3 or more	42.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	60.7%
Propane / LP gas	39.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	131	47.6%
Cohabiting couple	27	9.8%
Male householder, no spouse	39	14.2%
Female householder, no spouse	78	28.4%
Households with children under 18	64	23.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	86	31.3%
Average household size	2.67

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.5%	37.7%
Married	48.6%	48.9%
Separated	0.0%	1.6%
Widowed	3.8%	4.3%
Divorced	10.1%	7.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.3%

Some HS, no diploma 1.6%

HS graduate 48.4%

Some college, no degree 20.8%

Associate's degree 17.9%

Bachelor's degree 5.8%

Graduate / professional 2.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.1%
Bachelor's or higher	8.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	8.3%
Kindergarten	7	5.3%
Elementary school	63	47.7%
High school	28	21.2%
College / grad school	23	17.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.0%

Retail trade 18.4%

Manufacturing 16.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.8%

Transportation & utilities 10.0%

Construction 8.9%

Professional & management 5.1%

Finance & real estate 2.2%

Other services 1.9%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Public administration 1.4%

Agriculture & mining 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.9%
Service	11.9%
Sales & office	22.7%
Natural resources & construction	9.2%
Production & transportation	27.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.0%
Government	27.6%
Self-employed	2.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.3%
Carpool	26.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.7%
Other means	2.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.9

Poverty

All people 11.0%

Under 18 years 9.0%

18 and over 11.4%

Married-couple families 3.8%

Female-led households 38.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.4%
Retirement income	19.6%
Supplemental Security	4.4%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.2%
High blood pressure	34.2%
High cholesterol	34.0%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	26.3%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.8%
Binge drinking	15.2%
No physical activity	25.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.4%
Depression	24.2%
Fair or poor health	16.5%
Poor mental health	16.1%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	21.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.3%
Visited dentist	61.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.0%
Teeth loss	17.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	32	5.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.6%
Under 18	13.0%
18–64 years	8.2%
65 and over	43.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.6%
Public insurance	31.8%
No insurance	9.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	696	94.7%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	712	96.9%
Born in same state	707	96.2%
Born in different state	580	78.9%
Foreign born	5	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	23	3.1%
Not a US citizen	14	60.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	205	27.9%
French	117	15.9%
Italian	42	5.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	11	1.5%
English	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.4%
Internet access	83.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27813

What city is ZIP code 27813 in?

ZIP code 27813 is primarily assigned to Black Creek, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27813 in?

ZIP code 27813 falls within Wilson County, North Carolina.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 27813?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27813?

The median home value in ZIP code 27813 is $102,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 27813?

ZIP code 27813 has an estimated population of 735 residents, with a density of 668 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 27813?

The median household income in ZIP code 27813 is $52,868, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 27813 in?

ZIP code 27813 observes the EST timezone.