Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.38 |
| Below Poverty | 20.9% ▲ 109% above avg |
| College Grads | 34.2% ▼ 12% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.4% ▲ 30% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 999 (2.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 16,972 (35.7%) |
| Some College | 5,657 (11.9%) |
| Associates | 7,439 (15.7%) |
| Bachelors | 5,750 (12.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 10,716 (22.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $52,923 ▼ 31% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $165,742 ▼ 41% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $934/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 36,599 |
| Vacant Units | 3,616 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Wilson County is located in North Carolina and encompasses 10 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 79,894 residents. With a median age of 40.41, it is a middle-aged county.
Wilson County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $52,922 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 6.4%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 20.9% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.
Housing in Wilson County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $165,742 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $934.
The residents of Wilson County are racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 44.4%. Educational attainment is moderately educated — 34.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Wilson County, NC is a working-class area in North Carolina. The 10 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27813 | Black Creek | 714 | $47,337 | $111,400 | $950 | 11.6% | 26.3% |
| 27822 | Elm City | 7,745 | $61,189 | $157,800 | $854 | 3.5% | 36.3% |
| 27851 | Lucama | 5,366 | $61,556 | $127,200 | $775 | 3.7% | 37.4% |
| 27873 | Saratoga | 212 | $22,500 | $95,000 | $647 | 13.9% | 42.4% |
| 27880 | Sims | 3,976 | $76,903 | $206,400 | $992 | 0.9% | 34.2% |
| 27883 | Stantonsburg | 4,447 | $56,380 | $110,100 | $900 | 4.7% | 34.4% |
| 27893 | Wilson | 38,626 | $40,180 | $153,000 | $894 | 9.7% | 28.7% |
| 27896 | Wilson | 18,808 | $67,893 | $213,600 | $1,093 | 2.9% | 43.8% |