27851 ZIP Code — Lucama, NC

Wilson County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27851 is located in Lucama, North Carolina, within Wilson County. It covers approximately 44.32 square miles and serves a population of 5,250 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.

About ZIP code 27851

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $119,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $51,707. 35% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% 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 27851 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,250

population

44.32

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27851 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27851

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27851. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lucama	Acceptable
Lucama	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27542 Kenly (7 mi) 27893 Wilson (7.2 mi) 27830 Fremont (7.5 mi) 27880 Sims (8.1 mi) 27863 Pikeville (11 mi) 27896 Wilson (11.5 mi) 27807 Bailey (11.6 mi) 27883 Stantonsburg (12.8 mi) 27576 Selma (12.9 mi) 27557 Middlesex (14.1 mi) 27822 Elm City (15.1 mi) 27569 Princeton (16.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,250
Population density	118 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	195

Geography
Land area	44.32 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	35.6390
Longitude	-78.0310
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	52.5%	54.0%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	26.5%	29.5%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	19.0%	13.6%	19.1%
Over $200k	2.0%	2.9%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

5,250

Population

118

People per sq mi

41.2

Median age

$51,707

Median household income

$29,375

Per capita income

$119,300

Median home value

$644

Median monthly rent

70.8%

Home ownership

16.1%

Poverty rate

4.8%

Unemployment

1,626

Housing units

17.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

164

Under 5

150

262

5–9

239

187

10–14

172

132

15–19

121

131

20–24

119

252

25–34

231

349

35–44

320

258

45–54

237

242

55–59

222

271

60–64

247

297

65–74

272

169

75–84

154

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,381	26.3%
18 and over	3,869	73.7%
65 and over	944	18.0%
Median age	41.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 66.5%

Black or African American 22.3%

Two or more races 6.8%

Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

Other race 1.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	3,570	66.5%
Black or African American	1,199	22.3%
Two or more races	366	6.8%
Hispanic or Latino	117	2.2%
Other race	99	1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	16	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.5%	54.0%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	26.5%	29.5%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	19.0%	13.6%	19.1%
Over $200k	2.0%	2.9%	6.0%

Under $10k 7.7%

$10k–$15k 3.8%

$15k–$25k 9.8%

$25k–$35k 8.5%

$35k–$50k 15.0%

$50k–$75k 21.1%

$75k–$100k 6.5%

$100k–$150k 15.3%

$150k–$200k 6.7%

$200k+ 5.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.7%
$10k–$15k	3.8%
$15k–$25k	9.8%
$25k–$35k	8.5%
$35k–$50k	15.0%
$50k–$75k	21.1%
$75k–$100k	6.5%
$100k–$150k	15.3%
$150k–$200k	6.7%
$200k+	5.6%
Median income	$51,707

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.9%

$50k–$100k 36.3%

$100k–$150k 16.8%

$150k–$200k 14.7%

$200k–$300k 12.7%

$300k–$500k 9.6%

$500k–$1M 0.8%

$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$119,300
Median rent / month	$644
Owner occupied	70.8%
Renter occupied	29.2%
Vacant	8.1%
Single-family detached	57.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	41.6%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.73

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	7.2%
2000–2009	13.2%
1990–1999	25.3%
1980–1989	9.9%
1970–1979	21.6%
1960–1969	2.1%
1950–1959	6.7%
1940–1949	6.9%
1939 or earlier	6.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.2%
2 bedrooms	25.6%
3 bedrooms	56.7%
4 bedrooms	14.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.4%
1 vehicle	16.6%
2 vehicles	40.2%
3 or more	37.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.6%
Electricity	73.1%
Propane / LP gas	25.3%
Wood	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,211	59.3%
Cohabiting couple	14	0.7%
Male householder, no spouse	317	15.5%
Female householder, no spouse	499	24.4%
Households with children under 18	684	33.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	687	33.7%
Average household size	2.56

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.6%	17.8%
Married	65.5%	60.1%
Separated	2.5%	0.7%
Widowed	2.3%	15.3%
Divorced	11.0%	6.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.4%

Some HS, no diploma 10.5%

HS graduate 33.6%

Some college, no degree 18.7%

Associate's degree 10.9%

Bachelor's degree 10.5%

Graduate / professional 7.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.1%
Bachelor's or higher	17.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	146	11.7%
Kindergarten	87	7.0%
Elementary school	654	52.4%
High school	244	19.6%
College / grad school	116	9.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.0%

Manufacturing 17.4%

Professional & management 11.7%

Retail trade 10.5%

Construction 6.8%

Finance & real estate 6.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.3%

Agriculture & mining 6.2%

Transportation & utilities 4.8%

Public administration 4.2%

Other services 3.9%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.4%
Service	18.7%
Sales & office	23.3%
Natural resources & construction	12.3%
Production & transportation	15.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.6%
Government	18.7%
Self-employed	2.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.4%
Carpool	9.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	11.6%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.0

Poverty

All people 16.1%

Under 18 years 17.4%

18 and over 15.6%

Married-couple families 9.9%

Female-led households 31.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.8%
Retirement income	23.9%
Supplemental Security	9.3%
Cash public assistance	3.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.3%
High blood pressure	36.8%
High cholesterol	36.1%
Diabetes	12.5%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	28.0%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.9%
Binge drinking	14.8%
No physical activity	27.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.7%
Depression	23.1%
Fair or poor health	18.1%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	12.7%
No health insurance	22.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.9%
Visited dentist	59.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	18.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	274	7.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.5%
Under 18	4.6%
18–64 years	12.8%
65 and over	39.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.8%
Public insurance	38.0%
No insurance	9.0%
Uninsured under 19	5.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,936	94.0%
Spanish	76	1.5%
Other Indo-European	76	1.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,092	97.0%
Born in same state	5,055	96.3%
Born in different state	4,336	82.6%
Foreign born	37	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	158	3.0%
Not a US citizen	35	22.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,149	21.9%
French	526	10%
Italian	315	6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	31	0.6%
English	16	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.9%
Internet access	86.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27851

What city is ZIP code 27851 in?

ZIP code 27851 is primarily assigned to Lucama, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27851 in?

ZIP code 27851 falls within Wilson County, North Carolina.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27851?

16% of residents in ZIP code 27851 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27851?

The median home value in ZIP code 27851 is $119,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 27851?

ZIP code 27851 has an estimated population of 5,250 residents, with a density of 118 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 27851?

The median household income in ZIP code 27851 is $51,707, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 27851 in?

ZIP code 27851 observes the EST timezone.