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Sims, NC
Town in Wilson County, North Carolina.
Population
522
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
2,340
ZIP codes
0
Sims and its ZIP codes
Sims at a glance
- Sims is about 11 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $78,267, 8% above the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $196,900 (32% below North Carolina) and median rent is $1,027 a month.
Local data for Sims, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sims, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$78,267
Poverty rate
3.8%
Median home value
$196,900
Median rent
$1,027/mo
Homeownership
85.2%
Bachelor's or higher
14.6%
Median age
28.2
Average commute
42.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (153), Honduran Americans (46), Irish Americans (24).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wilson County. PPP loans are for Sims.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,034
34,906 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,929
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$580M
FY 2026, $7,366 per person
How people get to work
Sims, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone89.2%
- Carpooled4.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.2%
- Worked from home4.3%
Average one-way commute: 42.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sims, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
402
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
427
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 33°F
50.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sims, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.9%
U.S. 33.3% +1.6 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
17.5%
U.S. 12.8% +4.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.6%
U.S. 11.1% +1.5 pts
Cities near Sims
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BaileyTown | 3.3 mi | 0.7 |
| WilsonCity | 7.8 mi | 31.6 |
| MiddlesexTown | 8.1 mi | 1 |
| LucamaTown | 8.6 mi | 0.6 |
| Black CreekTown | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| KenlyTown | 12 mi | 1.9 |
| Elm CityTown | 12 mi | 2.2 |
| ZebulonTown | 13 mi | 6.6 |
| Spring HopeTown | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| MomeyerTown | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| SharpsburgTown | 15 mi | 1 |
| NashvilleTown | 15 mi | 4.7 |
| FremontTown | 16 mi | 1.4 |
| MicroTown | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| Lake RoyaleCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 6.5 |
| StantonsburgTown | 17 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sims, NC in?
- Sims is in Wilson County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Sims, NC?
- About 522 people live in Sims, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sims?
- Nearby places include Bailey (3.3 mi), Wilson (7.8 mi), Middlesex (8.1 mi), Lucama (8.6 mi), Black Creek (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023