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Wilson, NC
City in Wilson County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 27893, 27896.
Population
48,370
Land area
31.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,532
ZIP codes
2
Wilson and its ZIP codes
Wilson at a glance
- Wilson is about 6.9 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 23rd among 772 cities and towns in North Carolina.
- The median household income is $52,485, 27% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $210,700 (27% below North Carolina) and median rent is $971 a month.
Local data for Wilson, NC
Counts from official public data
- Nursing Homes5
- Schools24
- Colleges2
- Libraries2
- Banks14
- Post Offices3
- Parks22
- Grocery Stores25
- Restaurants199
- Affordable Housing15
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers2
- Community Health Centers3
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment6
- Private Schools6
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities6
- Historic Places6
Housing and community stats
Wilson, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,485
Poverty rate
23.0%
Median home value
$210,700
Median rent
$971/mo
Homeownership
49.1%
Bachelor's or higher
24.5%
Median age
39.5
Average commute
21.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (4,598), Irish Americans (2,330), German Americans (1,831).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wilson County. PPP loans are for Wilson.
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
Wilson, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.9%
- Carpooled10.2%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home7.4%
Average one-way commute: 21.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wilson, 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
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wilson, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.5%
U.S. 33.3% +6.2 pts
Diabetes
18.0%
U.S. 12.1% +5.9 pts
Smoking
18.6%
U.S. 12.8% +5.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.4%
U.S. 11.1% +3.3 pts
ZIP codes in Wilson
2 in or overlapping Wilson. Population shown
Cities near Wilson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Elm CityTown | 5.5 mi | 2.2 |
| Black CreekTown | 6.7 mi | 0.7 |
| SimsTown | 7.8 mi | 0.2 |
| LucamaTown | 8 mi | 0.6 |
| SaratogaTown | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| SharpsburgTown | 10 mi | 1 |
| StantonsburgTown | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| BaileyTown | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| FremontTown | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| EurekaTown | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| MacclesfieldTown | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| KenlyTown | 15 mi | 1.9 |
| WalstonburgTown | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| MiddlesexTown | 16 mi | 1 |
| NashvilleTown | 16 mi | 4.7 |
| PinetopsTown | 16 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wilson, NC in?
- Wilson is in Wilson County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Wilson, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Wilson include 27893, 27896.
- What is the population of Wilson, NC?
- About 48,370 people live in Wilson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wilson?
- Nearby places include Elm City (5.5 mi), Black Creek (6.7 mi), Sims (7.8 mi), Lucama (8 mi), Saratoga (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023