ZIP Code · NC

ZIP 27893

Part of Wilson, NC

Pop. 38,512·Wilson County·219th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina

Median rent (all units)

$1,172/mo

Year-over-Year

+3.3%

Month-over-Month

-0.3%

vs US Median

-$760

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 27893 · $1,172

More affordable than 92% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$790

1 BR

$800

2 BR

$1,030

3 BR

$1,310

4 BR+

$1,550

Research median

$1,030/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of North Carolina

Rent in ZIP 27893 changed +3.3% over the year to September 2026. Across the 190 North Carolina ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +2.6%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($42,810) is $1,070 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,030); a 3-bedroom is $1,310.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 27893. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$14,064/yr

At $1,172/mo median

Location

CityWilson

StateNC

CountyWilson County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (3.3% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+3.3% YoY, -0.3% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 27893 (Wilson, NC) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 15.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

38,512

Median income

$42,810

Median age

37.4

Renters

55.8%

Age distribution

24.7%

22.6%

22.9%

12.7%

17.2%

Under 1824.7%

18–3422.6%

35–5422.9%

55–6412.7%

65+17.2%

Gender

46.3%

53.7%

Male46.3%

Female53.7%

Race & ethnicity

28.1%

52.5%

17.3%

White28.1%

Black52.5%

Hispanic17.3%

Asian0.8%

Other1.4%

Education (25+)

20.6%

35.3%

28.9%

15.2%

No HS diploma20.6%

HS diploma35.3%

Some college28.9%

Bachelor's+15.2%

Housing tenure

44.2%

55.8%

Owner44.2%

Renter55.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 27893 in Wilson, NC has changed in 5 years

Income

$37,767 → $42,810

up 13.4%

Population

39,681 → 38,512

down 2.9%

Renter share

56.6% → 55.8%

-0.8 pts

Bachelor's+

16.1% → 15.2%

-0.9 pts

Median age

36.9 → 37.4

+0.5 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $37,767 to $42,810 across the same window, up 13.4% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 39,681 to 38,512 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.9% change.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 27893 covers Wilson, NC. The median rent here is $1,172/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $800/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,030/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($42,810/yr), ZIP 27893 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 27893?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $47,000/year (about $23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,172/mo in ZIP 27893. The local median household income is $42,810/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 27893?

Rent in ZIP 27893 has risen 3.3% over the past year.

How does ZIP 27893 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 27893 is one of the more affordable among North Carolina ZIP codes for rent, ranking #219 of 230 at $1,172/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 27893 changed +3.3%, against a typical +2.6% across the 190 North Carolina ZIP codes Zillow tracks.