Wilson County, NC ZIP Codes
North Carolina (NC) · 10 ZIP codes · 7 cities
10
ZIP codes
78,369
population (2021)
-3.5%
pop change since 2010
37195
FIPS code
Wilson County ZIP code map
About Wilson County
Wilson County is located in North Carolina and contains 10 ZIP codes across 7 cities and communities.
The county's population was 78,369 as of 2021,
a decrease of
3.5% from 81,234 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Wilson County is 37195.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 78,369 |
| 2010 population | 81,234 |
| Change | -3.5% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| FIPS code | 37195 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Wilson County
ZIP codes for Wilson County, NC (10)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27813 | Black Creek | Wilson | View map |
| 27822 | Elm City | Wilson | View map |
| 27851 | Lucama | Wilson | View map |
| 27873 | Saratoga | Wilson | View map |
| 27880 | Sims | Wilson | View map |
| 27883 | Stantonsburg | Wilson | View map |
| 27893 | Wilson | Wilson | View map |
| 27894 | Wilson | Wilson | View map |
| 27895 | Wilson | Wilson | View map |
| 27896 | Wilson | Wilson | View map |
Demographics & statistics
84,880
Population
40.6
Median age
$50,466
Median household income
$28,731
Per capita income
$127,700
Median home value
$800
Median monthly rent
72.8%
Home ownership
16.8%
Poverty rate
6.9%
Unemployment
25,709
Housing units
20.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2,259
Under 5
2,303
2,404
5–9
2,452
2,920
10–14
2,978
3,000
15–19
3,059
2,511
20–24
2,561
5,113
25–34
5,213
4,957
35–44
5,054
5,259
45–54
5,363
2,976
55–59
3,035
2,739
60–64
2,792
4,683
65–74
4,774
2,409
75–84
2,457
797
85+
812
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 18,989 | 19.1% |
| 18 and over | 65,891 | 80.9% |
| 65 and over | 15,932 | 21.7% |
| Median age | 40.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
43.7%
Black or African American
34.6%
Hispanic or Latino
9.4%
Other race
7%
Two or more races
4.2%
Asian
0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 40,906 | 43.7% |
| Black or African American | 32,438 | 34.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8,764 | 9.4% |
| Other race | 6,527 | 7% |
| Two or more races | 3,972 | 4.2% |
| Asian | 764 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 273 | 0.3% |
Household income
Under $10k
6.8%
$10k–$15k
5.7%
$15k–$25k
11.0%
$25k–$35k
9.1%
$35k–$50k
11.1%
$50k–$75k
21.5%
$75k–$100k
11.3%
$100k–$150k
12.8%
$150k–$200k
6.9%
$200k+
3.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 11.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.9% |
| $200k+ | 3.8% |
| Median income | $50,466 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
10.5%
$50k–$100k
26.6%
$100k–$150k
20.7%
$150k–$200k
14.2%
$200k–$300k
14.7%
$300k–$500k
10.1%
$500k–$1M
2.7%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $127,700 |
| Median rent / month | $800 |
| Owner occupied | 72.8% |
| Renter occupied | 27.2% |
| Vacant | 11.9% |
| Single-family detached | 66.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.6% |
| Mobile homes | 25.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.42 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 17.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 17.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 9.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 56.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.0% |
| 3 or more | 32.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 13.6% |
| Electricity | 64.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 19.6% |
| Fuel oil | 1.9% |
| Wood | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 14,855 | 44.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 2,180 | 9.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 5,936 | 16.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 11,726 | 29.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 10,272 | 26.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 11,924 | 36.9% |
| Average household size | 2.40 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 32.8% | 26.5% |
| Married | 49.8% | 43.5% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 13.9% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 12.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
8.6%
Some HS, no diploma
8.1%
HS graduate
33.0%
Some college, no degree
19.1%
Associate's degree
10.5%
Bachelor's degree
14.6%
Graduate / professional
6.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 83.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 20.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 840 | 4.4% |
| Kindergarten | 1,036 | 3.6% |
| Elementary school | 8,761 | 39.0% |
| High school | 4,840 | 28.9% |
| College / grad school | 4,124 | 24.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.6%
Manufacturing
15.7%
Retail trade
9.2%
Construction
8.0%
Professional & management
7.9%
Finance & real estate
6.4%
Transportation & utilities
5.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.6%
Public administration
5.5%
Agriculture & mining
4.9%
Other services
4.7%
Wholesale trade
2.1%
Information
1.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.8% |
| Service | 15.2% |
| Sales & office | 17.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.5% |
| Production & transportation | 19.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.0% |
| Government | 13.6% |
| Self-employed | 6.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 84.5% |
| Carpool | 8.7% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 0.5% |
| Other means | 0.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.7 |
Poverty
All people
16.8%
Under 18 years
25.7%
18 and over
15.0%
Married-couple families
6.5%
Female-led households
34.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 38.3% |
| Retirement income | 21.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 16.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 38.4% |
| High cholesterol | 35.9% |
| Heart disease | 7.6% |
| Stroke | 4.2% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| Arthritis | 28.1% |
| Kidney disease | 3.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.5% |
| Cancer | 6.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.3% |
| No physical activity | 27.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.4% |
| Poor mental health | 15.3% |
| Poor physical health | 12.7% |
| No health insurance | 21.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 79.6% |
| Visited dentist | 59.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.3% |
| Teeth loss | 18.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 4,619 | 7.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 8.8% |
| 18–64 years | 12.9% |
| 65 and over | 39.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 60.5% |
| Public insurance | 40.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 80,318 | 95.4% |
| Spanish | 2,925 | 3.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 2,430 | 3.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 71 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 233 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 79,642 | 94.0% |
| Born in same state | 79,244 | 93.4% |
| Born in different state | 62,741 | 76.2% |
| Foreign born | 398 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 5,238 | 6.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,992 | 30.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 8,703 | 10.3% |
| French | 6,507 | 7.7% |
| Italian | 3,227 | 3.8% |
| English | 353 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 134 | 0.2% |
| Polish | 115 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 52 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 45 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.1% |
| Internet access | 84.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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