City

Black Creek, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Wilson County  ·  North Carolina

👥714Population
💰$47,337Median HH Income▼ 38% below avg
🎂39.4Median Age
🏠$111,400Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓26.3%College Grads▼ 32% below avg
📊11.6%Unemployment▲ 137% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.0% Female 48.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 73.7%Hispanic: 1.3%Black: 17.5%Other: 4.5%Race
White73.7%
Hispanic1.3%
Black17.5%
Other4.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
13%
25–44
25%
45–64
26%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.62
Below Poverty16.8% ▲ 68% above avg
College Grads26.3% ▼ 32% below avg
Unemployment11.6% ▲ 137% above avg
No HS Diploma6 (1.3%)
HS Graduate195 (41.1%)
Some College53 (11.2%)
Associates96 (20.2%)
Bachelors93 (19.6%)
Graduate Degree32 (6.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 41.1%Some College: 11.2%Associates: 20.2%Bachelors: 19.6%Graduate: 6.7%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad41.1%
Some College11.2%
Associates20.2%
Bachelors19.6%
Graduate6.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64.8%Renter: 35.2%Tenure
Owner64.8%
Renter35.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
36%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
1%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,337 ▼ 38% below avg
Median Home Value$111,400 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$950/mo
Total Housing Units344
Vacant Units71

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
31%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
53%
About Black Creek, NC

Black Creek is a city in North Carolina, located in Wilson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 714 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.4 years.

Economically, Black Creek is a working-class community. The median household income of $47,337 is below the national average. Approximately 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 11.6%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Black Creek is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $111,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $950 per month. Homeownership is high at 64.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Black Creek is moderately educated. 26.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (73.67%).

Black Creek, NC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Black Creek
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27813 714 $47,337 $111,400 $950 11.6% 26.3% 64.8%