ZIP Code 27893: Population, Income, Housing

State: NC

Total population: 38,512 Household income: $42,810 Rent: $947

Overview

Total population

38,512

Rent

$947

Year built

1978

Household income

$42,810

Per capita income

$24,628

Poverty rate

29%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.3 persons

Rent over 30% of income

45.7%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

North Carolina

County

Wilson County

City

Wilson

Total population

38,512

Adults over 25

25,197

Total households

16,075

Household size

2.3 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$42,810

Per capita income

$24,628

Poverty rate

29%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

45.7%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$947

Year built

1978

Households that rent

55.8%

Households that own

44.2%

Rooms per home (all homes)

5.0

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

28.1%

Black

52.5%

Asian

0.8%

Two or more races

5.9%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

17.3%

Not Hispanic or Latino

82.7%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

13,481 (92.5%)

Commute time to work

20 mins

Work from home

1,088 (7.5%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

35%

High school graduate or GED

35.3%

Some college or associate degree

14.5%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

15.2%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 27893 with: Wilson County, NC North Carolina United States

ZIP 27893

Total population38,512

Rent$947

Year built1978

Household income$42,810

Per capita income$24,628

Poverty rate29%

Unemployment rateN/A

Wilson County, NC

Total population79,290

Rent$953

Year built1986

Household income$56,423

Per capita income$31,996

Poverty rate19.8%

Unemployment rate4.3%

North Carolina State

Total population10,730,404

Rent$1,228

Year built1991

Household income$72,388

Per capita income$41,385

Poverty rate13%

Unemployment rate3.6%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP27893	CountyWilson, NC	StateNorth Carolina	CountryUnited States
Total population	38,512	79,290	10,730,404	334,922,499
Rent	$947	$953	$1,228	$1,413
Year built	1978	1986	1991	1980
Household income	$42,810	$56,423	$72,388	$80,734
Per capita income	$24,628	$31,996	$41,385	$44,673
Poverty rate	29%	19.8%	13%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	4.3%	3.6%	4%

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Summary for 27893

Rent & Income

In 27893, the typical monthly rent is $947 and the typical household income is $42,810. Rent here is lower than North Carolina, and household income is lower than North Carolina. The estimated poverty rate is 29%.

Housing & Affordability

Renters make up about 55.8% of households, making this a predominantly renter area. About 45.7% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Only about 15.2% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher, indicating lower levels of formal education.

ZIP 27893 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 27893 — Poverty

How ZIP 27893 compares in North Carolina (126 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$947	17 / 126	from lower rent	$733 – $2,025
Household income	$42,810	126 / 126	from higher income	$42,810 – $165,586
Poverty rate	29%	125 / 126	from lower poverty	2.3% – 34.4%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in North Carolina with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 27893

Rent

Rent-wise, this area comes 17th out of 126 ZIP Codes in North Carolina. At the state level, values extend from $733 in ZIP 28645 up to $2,025 in ZIP 28079.

Household income

Looking at income levels, ZIP Code 27893 holds the 126th out of 126 ZIP Codes. In North Carolina as a whole, the range goes from $42,810 in ZIP 27893 up to $165,586 in ZIP 27519.

Poverty rate

Regarding poverty rate, ZIP Code 27893 ranks 125th out of 126 ZIP Codes. Statewide, values range from 2.3% in ZIP 27502 up to 34.4% in ZIP 28607.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 27893 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $947 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 27893

Annual Household Income: $42,810

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 27893

Estimated Rate: 29%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 27893

In ZIP Code 27893, households that rent: 8,962 (55.8%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	8,962	55.8%
Owner-Occupied	7,113	44.2%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 27893

In ZIP Code 27893, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 4,098 (45.7%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	4,098	45.7%
Other renter households	4,864	54.3%
Total renter households	8,962	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 27893

Less than High School: 8,814 people (35%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 8,902 people (35.3%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 3,660 people (14.5%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 3,821 people (15.2%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 25,197

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.