Wilson County, NC ZIP codes
There are 10 ZIP codes in Wilson County, NC, in 7 towns, from 27813 to 27896. The largest are 27893 (Wilson), 27896 (Wilson) and 27822 (Elm City). 1 more crosses into it from a neighbouring county: 27542.
The county seat is Wilson.
- ZIP codes
- 10
- Partly in it
- 1 more
- Towns
- 7
- County seat
- Wilson
- County FIPS
37195- State
- North Carolina
- Population
- 79,290
- Median household income
- $56,423
- Land area
- 368 sq mi
- Area code
- 252
- Metro area
- Wilson
Wilson County ZIP codes by town
Each ZIP code is listed under the county most of its land lies in and the town the Postal Service names it for; a ZIP code's own page shows exactly how it is split.
ZIP codes partly in Wilson County
This ZIP code lies mostly in a neighbouring county but covers a twentieth or more of Wilson County.
- 27542 Kenly · mostly in Johnston County
Map of Wilson County ZIP codes
The ZIP codes of Wilson County, shaded. Outlines are Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (2020), which approximate the mail routes; PO-box and single-address codes have no area and are not drawn. Click any area to open its ZIP code.
Wilson County in numbers
About 79,290 people live in Wilson County, in 33,068 households, the 36th most populous of North Carolina's 100 counties. The median household income is $56,423 a year, 22% below the North Carolina median of $72,388 (US: $80,734). The median owner-occupied home is valued at $186,000 (36% below the North Carolina median), and median gross rent is $953 a month. The median age is 40.6; 21.7% of adults 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher (35.7% across North Carolina); the average commute takes 23 minutes.
| Population | 79,290 |
|---|---|
| Households | 33,068 |
| Median age | 40.6 |
| Median household income | $56,423 |
| Median home value | $186,000 |
| Median gross rent | $953 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.7% |
| Mean commute | 22.5 min |
| Population density | 216 / sq mi |
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Survey estimates carry margins of error, wider for small places. Sources and methods.
Largest towns in Wilson County
| Town | ZIP codes | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Wilson | 4 | 48,370 |
| Elm City | 1 | 1,292 |
| Lucama | 1 | 1,205 |
| Stantonsburg | 1 | 958 |
| Black Creek | 1 | 749 |
| Sims | 1 | 522 |
| Saratoga | 1 | 291 |
Population of the census place of that name where there is one, otherwise of the ZIP codes the Postal Service addresses by it. A town's ZIP codes can reach past the county line.
Neighbouring counties
Counties that share a ZIP code with Wilson County.
- Johnston County (11)
- Pitt County (16)
- Wayne County (9)
- Nash County (9)
- Franklin County (5)
- Edgecombe County (10)
- Greene County (4)
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Every ZIP code in Wilson County, with figures
| ZIP | City | Type | Population | Median income | Median home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
27813 | Black Creek , NC | Standard | 743 | $49,267 | $106,900 |
27822 | Elm City , NC | Standard | 7,838 | $63,703 | $165,600 |
27851 | Lucama , NC | Standard | 5,343 | $66,750 | $161,600 |
27873 | Saratoga , NC | Standard | 200 | $25,625 | $98,200 |
27880 | Sims , NC | Standard | 3,953 | $79,375 | $219,500 |
27883 | Stantonsburg , NC | Standard | 4,128 | $61,185 | $121,800 |
27893 | Wilson , NC | Standard | 38,512 | $42,810 | $158,600 |
27894 | Wilson , NC | No street area | — | — | — |
27895 | Wilson , NC | No street area | — | — | — |
27896 | Wilson , NC | Standard | 19,455 | $75,696 | $242,700 |
Cite this page
zipcodes.pro. “Wilson County ZIP codes.” Data release 2026-10-12. Retrieved 2026-10-20. https://zipcodes.pro/state/nc/county/wilson
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