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U.S. ZIP Code · NC27893

Wilson County

Typical home value

$172,731[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+0.2%
5-year / yr
+7.2%
10-year / yr
+8.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-39.2%
vs metro
vs state
-39.3%
ZIP 27893 location in NC
Location of ZIP 27893 in NC

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 27893 is worth $172,731. Over the past year, values have risen 0.2%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,188 a month — a 8.3% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.8%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,188[2]
Gross yield
8.3%[2]
Cap rate
5.0%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.8%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,417[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Wilson County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively High

#Who lives here

Population
38,512[3]
Median household income
$42,810[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Wilson County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+147[5]
Moved in
1,954
Moved out
1,807

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
18
Elementary
8
Middle
2
High
5
  • Sallie B Howard School

    Other · Grades K–12 · Sallie B Howard School

    1,251 students

  • James Hunt High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Wilson County Schools

    1,115 students

  • Fike High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Wilson County Schools

    1,023 students

  • Beddingfield High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Wilson County Schools

    683 students

  • Forest Hills Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Wilson County Schools

    626 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield8.3%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)5.0%
Annual rent$14,252

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$873
Loan principal$138,185
Down payment$34,546
Total interest paid$176,248

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio0.96
Monthly cost to own$1,135
Monthly rent$1,188

Owning and renting are roughly even.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 27893?
The typical home in 27893 is worth $172,731, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 27893?
Home values in 27893 are up 0.2% over the past year, and up 7.2% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 27893?
A typical home in 27893 rents for about $1,188 a month, a gross rental yield of 8.3%.
What is the property tax rate in 27893?
The effective property tax rate in 27893 is 0.8% — roughly $1,417 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 27893?
ZIP code 27893 has a population of 38,512 and a median household income of $42,810.

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