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ZIP 27893

Part of Wilson, NC
Pop. 38,512·Wilson County·215th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,221/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.9%
Month-over-Month
-1.9%
vs US Median
-$744
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ZIP 27893 · $1,221
More affordable than 91% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$14,652/yr
At $1,221/mo median
Location
CityWilson
StateNC
CountyWilson County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (up only 0.9% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.9% YoY, -1.9% 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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About renting in ZIP 27893

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 27893 covers Wilson, NC. The median rent here is $1,221/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $800/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,030/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($42,810/yr), ZIP 27893 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 27893?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 27893 (Wilson, NC) is $1,221. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 27893 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 27893's median rent of $1,221/mo is $744 (38%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

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

ZIP 27893 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in North Carolina, ranking #215 out of 227 ZIPs at $1,221/mo.

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 $49,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,221/mo in ZIP 27893. The local median household income is $42,810/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 27893?

Rent in ZIP 27893 has increased 0.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 27893 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 27893 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,221/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($42,810/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 27893 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 27893 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 55.8% of ZIP 27893 households are renters, while 44.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 27893 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 27893 compare to the rest of Wilson?

ZIP 27893 is more affordable than Wilson overall. At $1,221/mo, it's $237 below the Wilson citywide median of $1,458/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 27893 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 27893 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $1,221/mo, rent takes ~34% of ZIP 27893's median household income ($42,810/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 27893 34%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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