City

Lucama, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Wilson County  ·  North Carolina

👥5,366Population
💰$61,556Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂40.0Median Age
🏠$127,200Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓37.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.7%Unemployment▼ 25% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.9% Female 48.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 64.6%Hispanic: 6.9%Black: 22.9%Other: 5.4%Race
White64.6%
Hispanic6.9%
Black22.9%
Other5.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
20%
18–24
5%
25–44
25%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.56
Below Poverty12.8% ▲ 28% above avg
College Grads37.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.7% ▼ 25% below avg
No HS Diploma27 (0.9%)
HS Graduate1,147 (36.7%)
Some College445 (14.2%)
Associates340 (10.9%)
Bachelors497 (15.9%)
Graduate Degree673 (21.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 36.7%Some College: 14.2%Associates: 10.9%Bachelors: 15.9%Graduate: 21.5%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad36.7%
Some College14.2%
Associates10.9%
Bachelors15.9%
Graduate21.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.4%Renter: 29.6%Tenure
Owner70.4%
Renter29.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
37%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,556 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$127,200 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$775/mo
Total Housing Units2,215
Vacant Units124

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
49%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
61%
About Lucama, NC

Lucama is a city in North Carolina, located in Wilson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,366 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40 years.

Economically, Lucama is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,556 is below the national average. Approximately 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Lucama is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $127,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $775 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lucama is moderately educated. 37.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (64.59%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lucama
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27851 5,366 $61,556 $127,200 $775 3.7% 37.4% 70.4%