City

Elm City, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Wilson County  ·  North Carolina

👥7,745Population
💰$61,189Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂46.5Median Age
🏠$157,800Median Home Value▼ 43% below avg
🎓36.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 28% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.0% Female 54.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 66.3%Hispanic: 5%Black: 26.7%Other: 0.9%Race
White66.3%
Hispanic5.0%
Black26.7%
Other0.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
13%
18–24
8%
25–44
21%
45–64
30%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.36
Below Poverty15.4% ▲ 54% above avg
College Grads36.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 28% below avg
No HS Diploma27 (0.5%)
HS Graduate1,530 (30.8%)
Some College672 (13.5%)
Associates935 (18.8%)
Bachelors640 (12.9%)
Graduate Degree1,166 (23.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 30.8%Some College: 13.5%Associates: 18.8%Bachelors: 12.9%Graduate: 23.5%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad30.8%
Some College13.5%
Associates18.8%
Bachelors12.9%
Graduate23.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.5%Renter: 19.5%Tenure
Owner80.5%
Renter19.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,189 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$157,800 ▼ 43% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$854/mo
Total Housing Units3,535
Vacant Units261

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
55%
About Elm City, NC

Elm City is a city in North Carolina, located in Wilson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,745 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.5 years.

Economically, Elm City is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,189 is below the national average. Approximately 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Elm City is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $157,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $854 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Elm City is moderately educated. 36.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (66.28%).

Elm City, NC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Elm City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27822 7,745 $61,189 $157,800 $854 3.5% 36.3% 80.5%