City

Saratoga, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Wilson County  ·  North Carolina

👥212Population
💰$22,500Median HH Income▼ 71% below avg
🎂60.0Median Age
🏠$95,000Median Home Value▼ 66% below avg
🎓42.4%College Grads▲ 9% above avg
📊13.9%Unemployment▲ 183% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 42.5% Female 57.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 47.2%Black: 49.5%Other: 3.3%Race
White47.2%
Black49.5%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
7%
18–24
9%
25–44
14%
45–64
40%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age60.0 yrs
Avg HH Size1.77
Below Poverty31.1% ▲ 211% above avg
College Grads42.4% ▲ 9% above avg
Unemployment13.9% ▲ 183% above avg
HS Graduate49 (31%)
Some College26 (16.5%)
Associates16 (10.1%)
Bachelors40 (25.3%)
Graduate Degree27 (17.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 31%Some College: 16.5%Associates: 10.1%Bachelors: 25.3%Graduate: 17.1%Edu
HS Grad31.0%
Some College16.5%
Associates10.1%
Bachelors25.3%
Graduate17.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.7%Renter: 28.3%Tenure
Owner71.7%
Renter28.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
26%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$22,500 ▼ 71% below avg
Median Home Value$95,000 ▼ 66% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$647/mo
Total Housing Units170
Vacant Units50

Income Distribution

Under $25k
51%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
75%
Work From Home
25%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
48%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
50%
About Saratoga, NC

Saratoga is a city in North Carolina, located in Wilson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 212 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 60 years.

Economically, Saratoga is a lower-income community. The median household income of $22,500 is well below the national average. Approximately 31.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 13.9%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Saratoga is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $95,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $647 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Saratoga is well-educated. 42.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Black as the largest group at 49.5%.

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

ZIP Codes in Saratoga
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27873 212 $22,500 $95,000 $647 13.9% 42.4% 71.7%