| ZIP Code | 27880 |
|---|---|
| City | Sims |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Wilson County |
| Area Code | 252 |
| Elevation | 255 ft |
| Latitude | 35.730736 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -78.080589 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37195 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.1 yrs ↓ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.43 |
| Below Poverty | 4.2% ▼ 59% below avg |
| College Grads | 34.2% ▼ 12% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.9% ▼ 82% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 15 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 873 (35.3%) |
| Some College | 163 (6.6%) |
| Associates | 577 (23.3%) |
| Bachelors | 544 (22%) |
| Graduate Degree | 302 (12.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $76,903 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $206,400 ▼ 26% below avg ↑ 21% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $992/mo ↑ 61% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,722 |
| Vacant Units | 105 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.43 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,722 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 105 |
| Owner Occupied | 88.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 11.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.43 |
ZIP code 27880 is located in Sims, North Carolina, within Wilson County. With a population of 3,976, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.1 years. Economically, 27880 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $76,903 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 27880 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $206,400 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $992 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 88.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 21% since 2019.
The population of 27880 is majority White (67.05%). Residents are moderately educated — 34.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.2%.
The unemployment rate in 27880 stands at 0.9%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 89%.
Overall, ZIP code 27880 in Sims, NC is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,976 residents, a median household income of $76,903, and a median home value of $206,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.