City

Sims, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Wilson County  ·  North Carolina

👥3,976Population
💰$76,903Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂35.1Median Age
🏠$206,400Median Home Value▼ 26% below avg
🎓34.2%College Grads▼ 12% below avg
📊0.9%Unemployment▼ 82% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.9% Female 47.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 67.1%Hispanic: 16.9%Black: 10.5%Asian: 2.9%Other: 2.4%Race
White67.1%
Hispanic16.9%
Black10.5%
Asian2.9%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
13%
18–24
10%
25–44
30%
45–64
14%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty4.2% ▼ 59% below avg
College Grads34.2% ▼ 12% below avg
Unemployment0.9% ▼ 82% below avg
No HS Diploma15 (0.6%)
HS Graduate873 (35.3%)
Some College163 (6.6%)
Associates577 (23.3%)
Bachelors544 (22%)
Graduate Degree302 (12.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 35.3%Some College: 6.6%Associates: 23.3%Bachelors: 22%Graduate: 12.2%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad35.3%
Some College6.6%
Associates23.3%
Bachelors22.0%
Graduate12.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.9%Renter: 11.1%Tenure
Owner88.9%
Renter11.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
33%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,903 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$206,400 ▼ 26% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$992/mo
Total Housing Units1,722
Vacant Units105

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
30%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
4%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
26%
2000+
58%
About Sims, NC

Sims is a city in North Carolina, located in Wilson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,976 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.1 years.

Economically, Sims is a middle-income community. The median household income of $76,903 is near the national average. Approximately 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Sims is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $206,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $992 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sims is moderately educated. 34.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (67.05%).

Sims, NC offers residents above-average earning potential within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Sims
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27880 3,976 $76,903 $206,400 $992 0.9% 34.2% 88.9%