27893 ZIP Code — Wilson, NC

Wilson County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27893 is located in Wilson, North Carolina, within Wilson County. It covers approximately 108.98 square miles and serves a population of 38,929 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.

About ZIP code 27893

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $135,000. Renters make up the majority at 57%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $37,737. Poverty affects 29% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 27% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), diabetes (17%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 27893 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

38,929

population

108.98

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27893 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27893

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27893. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wilson	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27851 Lucama (7.2 mi) 27883 Stantonsburg (7.6 mi) 27896 Wilson (9.2 mi) 27830 Fremont (9.3 mi) 27822 Elm City (9.6 mi) 27880 Sims (11.8 mi) 27888 Walstonburg (12.1 mi) 27807 Bailey (12.9 mi) 27863 Pikeville (13.7 mi) 27542 Kenly (14.1 mi) 27829 Fountain (15.5 mi) 27803 Rocky Mount (15.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	38,929
Population density	357 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	195

Geography
Land area	108.98 sq mi
Water area	1.22 sq mi
Latitude	35.6775
Longitude	-77.9125
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	65.3%	54.0%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	25.3%	29.5%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	7.9%	13.6%	19.1%
Over $200k	1.4%	2.9%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

38,929

Population

357

People per sq mi

37.4

Median age

$37,737

Median household income

$22,814

Per capita income

$135,000

Median home value

$824

Median monthly rent

43.0%

Home ownership

28.8%

Poverty rate

9.4%

Unemployment

9,315

Housing units

15.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,134

Under 5

1,305

1,102

5–9

1,269

1,527

10–14

1,757

1,379

15–19

1,587

1,071

20–24

1,233

2,331

25–34

2,683

2,056

35–44

2,366

2,023

45–54

2,329

1,321

55–59

1,520

1,106

60–64

1,273

1,837

65–74

2,114

801

75–84

922

411

85+

472

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	9,769	25.1%
18 and over	29,160	74.9%
65 and over	6,557	16.8%
Median age	37.4 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 46.7%

White 25.9%

Hispanic or Latino 12.4%

Other race 9.9%

Two or more races 4.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	20,760	46.7%
White	11,523	25.9%
Hispanic or Latino	5,531	12.4%
Other race	4,422	9.9%
Two or more races	1,866	4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	185	0.4%
Asian	173	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.3%	54.0%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	25.3%	29.5%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	7.9%	13.6%	19.1%
Over $200k	1.4%	2.9%	6.0%

Under $10k 10.7%

$10k–$15k 9.6%

$15k–$25k 14.6%

$25k–$35k 11.9%

$35k–$50k 14.1%

$50k–$75k 14.7%

$75k–$100k 9.8%

$100k–$150k 9.1%

$150k–$200k 2.9%

$200k+ 2.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.7%
$10k–$15k	9.6%
$15k–$25k	14.6%
$25k–$35k	11.9%
$35k–$50k	14.1%
$50k–$75k	14.7%
$75k–$100k	9.8%
$100k–$150k	9.1%
$150k–$200k	2.9%
$200k+	2.6%
Median income	$37,737

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.9%

$50k–$100k 20.7%

$100k–$150k 23.5%

$150k–$200k 18.2%

$200k–$300k 15.7%

$300k–$500k 7.8%

$500k–$1M 0.9%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$135,000
Median rent / month	$824
Owner occupied	43.0%
Renter occupied	57.0%
Vacant	14.1%
Single-family detached	57.2%
Large apartment buildings	2.9%
Mobile homes	11.5%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.42

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	4.2%
2000–2009	10.6%
1990–1999	16.3%
1980–1989	14.2%
1970–1979	16.8%
1960–1969	11.1%
1950–1959	12.7%
1940–1949	4.9%
1939 or earlier	8.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.4%
1 bedroom	9.9%
2 bedrooms	32.6%
3 bedrooms	45.6%
4 bedrooms	8.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	15.2%
1 vehicle	37.5%
2 vehicles	30.7%
3 or more	16.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	29.2%
Electricity	63.2%
Propane / LP gas	5.8%
Fuel oil	0.3%
Wood	0.5%
No fuel used	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	5,217	33.3%
Cohabiting couple	989	6.3%
Male householder, no spouse	2,914	18.6%
Female householder, no spouse	6,557	41.8%
Households with children under 18	5,036	32.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	4,950	31.6%
Average household size	2.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	43.5%	37.6%
Married	39.6%	32.8%
Separated	2.5%	2.9%
Widowed	4.0%	11.9%
Divorced	10.4%	14.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.9%

Some HS, no diploma 13.5%

HS graduate 34.1%

Some college, no degree 18.9%

Associate's degree 9.2%

Bachelor's degree 9.4%

Graduate / professional 5.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.5%
Bachelor's or higher	15.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	406	4.3%
Kindergarten	641	6.8%
Elementary school	4,525	47.7%
High school	2,093	22.1%
College / grad school	1,818	19.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.3%

Manufacturing 17.9%

Retail trade 14.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.8%

Professional & management 8.1%

Construction 7.6%

Finance & real estate 5.8%

Other services 5.5%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Public administration 2.8%

Transportation & utilities 2.0%

Information 1.8%

Agriculture & mining 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.6%
Service	17.6%
Sales & office	17.9%
Natural resources & construction	11.6%
Production & transportation	25.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.9%
Government	11.2%
Self-employed	4.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.1%
Carpool	11.4%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	2.3%
Work from home	4.3%
Other means	1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.3

Poverty

All people 28.8%

Under 18 years 40.2%

18 and over 25.0%

Married-couple families 12.2%

Female-led households 36.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.4%
Retirement income	18.0%
Supplemental Security	11.1%
Cash public assistance	3.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	26.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	44.8%
High blood pressure	42.7%
High cholesterol	34.0%
Diabetes	16.7%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	5.5%
Asthma	11.5%
Arthritis	29.7%
Kidney disease	4.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.7%
Cancer	6.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.9%
Binge drinking	12.2%
No physical activity	33.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.1%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	24.7%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	15.1%
No health insurance	26.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.9%
Visited dentist	51.6%
Cholesterol screening	87.9%
Teeth loss	25.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,865	6.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.0%
Under 18	4.9%
18–64 years	15.3%
65 and over	36.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.8%
Public insurance	48.0%
No insurance	15.0%
Uninsured under 19	5.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	36,490	93.7%
Spanish	1,568	4.3%
Other Indo-European	1,419	3.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	31	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	36,302	93.3%
Born in same state	36,127	92.8%
Born in different state	28,657	73.6%
Foreign born	175	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	2,627	6.7%
Not a US citizen	994	37.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	2,522	6.5%
French	2,301	5.9%
Italian	1,100	2.8%
English	109	0.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	101	0.3%
Dutch	28	0.1%
Polish	12	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.3%
Internet access	80.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27893

What city is ZIP code 27893 in?

ZIP code 27893 is primarily assigned to Wilson, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27893 in?

ZIP code 27893 falls within Wilson County, North Carolina.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27893?

29% of residents in ZIP code 27893 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 27893 mostly rentals?

57% of occupied units in ZIP code 27893 are renter-occupied.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 27893?

Health data for ZIP code 27893 shows elevated rates of obesity (45%) and diabetes (17%) and smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27893?

The median home value in ZIP code 27893 is $135,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 27893 in?

ZIP code 27893 observes the EST timezone.