27896 ZIP Code – Wilson, North Carolina
ZIP code 27896 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in Wilson, North Carolina, within Wilson County with a population of approximately 19,467 residents. At $64,320, the median household income here runs near the North Carolina average and near the U.S. average. At $185,700, median home values run below the national average, with 72.3% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $1,032 is similarly near the national average. Housing consists of 77% single-family (decreasing), 7% apartments (increasing), 11% duplex/multi-family.
At 2.9%, the unemployment rate is well below the national figure. About 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line, below the national rate. 33.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the U.S. average. Residents have a median age of 44.0, near the U.S. median. Nearby ZIP codes include 27807, 27880, 27822.
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ZIP 27896 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 27896 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 19k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $64k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $185k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,032 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 44.0 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.9% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 9.3% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 33.8% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 27807 – Bailey
- 27880 – Sims
- 27822 – Elm City
- 27893 – Wilson
- 27878 – Sharpsburg
- 27803 – Rocky Mount
- 27851 – Lucama
- 27813 – Black Creek
- 27557 – Middlesex
- 27882 – Spring Hope
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27807 | BAILEY | 6,137 | $59,872 |
| 27880 | SIMS | 3,969 | $81,329 |
| 27822 | ELM CITY | 7,870 | $58,594 |
| 27893 | WILSON | 38,929 | $37,737 |
| 27878 | SHARPSBURG | 962 | $29,972 |