27873 ZIP Code — Saratoga, NC

Wilson County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27873 is located in Saratoga, North Carolina, within Wilson County. It covers approximately 0.56 square miles and serves a population of 277 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.

About ZIP code 27873

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $111,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $30,288. Poverty affects 35% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 21% 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 27873 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

277

population

0.56

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27873 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27873

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27873. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Saratoga	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	277
Population density	495 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	195

Geography
Land area	0.56 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	35.6537
Longitude	-77.7753
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	55.1%	54.0%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	35.4%	29.5%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	9.5%	13.6%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.9%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

277

Population

495

People per sq mi

48.5

Median age

$30,288

Median household income

$26,200

Per capita income

$111,900

Median home value

$706

Median monthly rent

74.1%

Home ownership

35.4%

Poverty rate

13.5%

Unemployment

133

Housing units

20.7%

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

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	35	12.6%
18 and over	242	87.4%
65 and over	50	18.1%
Median age	48.5 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 60.5%

White 28.8%

Two or more races 7.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

Other race 1.4%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	170	60.5%
White	81	28.8%
Two or more races	22	7.8%
Hispanic or Latino	4	1.4%
Other race	4	1.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.1%	54.0%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	35.4%	29.5%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	9.5%	13.6%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.9%	6.0%

Under $10k 6.3%

$10k–$15k 9.8%

$15k–$25k 25.2%

$25k–$35k 16.8%

$35k–$50k 1.4%

$50k–$75k 17.5%

$75k–$100k 4.9%

$100k–$150k 18.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.3%
$10k–$15k	9.8%
$15k–$25k	25.2%
$25k–$35k	16.8%
$35k–$50k	1.4%
$50k–$75k	17.5%
$75k–$100k	4.9%
$100k–$150k	18.2%
Median income	$30,288

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.9%

$50k–$100k 21.7%

$100k–$150k 37.7%

$200k–$300k 14.2%

$300k–$500k 7.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$111,900
Median rent / month	$706
Owner occupied	74.1%
Renter occupied	25.9%
Vacant	15.9%
Single-family detached	91.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.2%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.19

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.7%
2000–2009	24.1%
1990–1999	10.0%
1980–1989	12.9%
1970–1979	5.9%
1960–1969	15.3%
1950–1959	11.8%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	15.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	34.1%
3 bedrooms	48.8%
4 bedrooms	17.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	16.8%
1 vehicle	36.4%
2 vehicles	24.5%
3 or more	22.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	22.4%
Electricity	72.7%
Propane / LP gas	4.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	54	37.8%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	13	9.1%
Female householder, no spouse	76	53.1%
Households with children under 18	24	16.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	38	26.6%
Average household size	1.94

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.5%	47.6%
Married	54.0%	27.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	6.2%	11.2%
Divorced	5.3%	14.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 6.6%

HS graduate 38.9%

Some college, no degree 11.1%

Associate's degree 22.7%

Bachelor's degree 16.2%

Graduate / professional 4.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.4%
Bachelor's or higher	20.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	7	12.1%
High school	16	27.6%
College / grad school	35	60.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 38.8%

Professional & management 20.1%

Transportation & utilities 18.7%

Agriculture & mining 6.7%

Manufacturing 6.7%

Retail trade 3.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.0%

Finance & real estate 2.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.1%
Service	24.6%
Sales & office	16.4%
Natural resources & construction	6.0%
Production & transportation	26.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	63.4%
Government	36.6%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.1%
Carpool	0.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	14.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.0

Poverty

All people 35.4%

Under 18 years 77.1%

18 and over 29.3%

Married-couple families 9.3%

Female-led households 50.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.2%
Retirement income	25.9%
Supplemental Security	11.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.4%
High blood pressure	42.0%
High cholesterol	36.8%
Diabetes	14.7%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	4.8%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	31.2%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.7%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.7%
Binge drinking	12.5%
No physical activity	29.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.2%
Depression	22.1%
Fair or poor health	20.6%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	13.9%
No health insurance	22.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.1%
Visited dentist	57.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	20.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	22	9.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	8.3%
65 and over	76.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.4%
Public insurance	53.1%
No insurance	10.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	264	95.3%
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)	273	98.6%
Born in same state	265	95.7%
Born in different state	238	85.9%
Foreign born	8	2.9%
Naturalized citizen	4	1.4%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	7	2.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	6	2.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	51.6%
Internet access	76.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27873

What city is ZIP code 27873 in?

ZIP code 27873 is primarily assigned to Saratoga, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27873 in?

ZIP code 27873 falls within Wilson County, North Carolina.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27873?

35% of residents in ZIP code 27873 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 27873 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 27873 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27873?

The median home value in ZIP code 27873 is $111,900.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 27873?

The median household income in ZIP code 27873 is $30,288, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 27873 in?

ZIP code 27873 observes the EST timezone.