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Wilson, NC — ZIP 27896

Population: 19,455 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 27896 (Wilson, NC) is $279,812 — down 1.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $270,895 after a median 50 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,660/month. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with winterweather, drought, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$279,812

Median home value

-1.0%

1-year change

50

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$279,812
1-year appreciation
-1.0%
3-year appreciation
+1.9%
5-year appreciation
+30.4%
10-year appreciation
+84.1%
All-time peak (2025-01)
$284,950
House Price Index (state)
438.2 (+1.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$270,895
Median list price
$289,900
Median price per sqft
$161
1-year sale-price change
-4.9%
Median days on market
50 days
Homes sold (recent period)
68
For-sale inventory
91
Sale-to-list ratio
97.6%
Active listings
77
1-year forecast
+1.7%
Days to pending
56 days
New listings (monthly)
23

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,660/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$908/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,135/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,308/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,700/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,962/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Wilson Preparatory Academy, Wilson County Schools
Schools include
Wilson Preparatory Academy, New Hope Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, drought, hail, heatWave, hurricane
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 28% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
55.8%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
51.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
10,363
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
10,365

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
19
Nearest airport
Wilson Industrial Air Center Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Rocky Mount Wilson Regional Airport (RWI) (7 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
WILSON MEDICAL CENTER, UNC HEALTH NASH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+163 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,995
Housing built before 1970
12.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
40.0%
Median annual property tax
$2,274
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
87.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
31,467
Average weekly wage
$1,021
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
398

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 27896State medianUS median
Median home value$279,812$287,250$289,727
Median sale price$270,895$330,000$325,000
Median days on market50 days70 days51 days
Typical rent$1,660/mo$1,686/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,274$1,366$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 27896?
$279,812.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 27896?
$270,895.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 27896?
Median days on market: 50 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 27896?
Typical rent: $1,660/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 27896?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, drought, hail, heatWave, hurricane.
Is ZIP 27896 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 27896?
Risk to homes is higher than 28% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 27896?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 27896?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 27896?
2 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 27896 walkable?
Walkability index: 7.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 27896?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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