County ProfileNC
Wilson County
Population: 78,784 · 10 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
78,784
People
Median age
40.6
Housing
Total households
33,068
Income
Median household income
$56,423
Housing
Total housing units
37,053
Employment
Employment rate
54%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
21.7%
Healthcare
Insured population
87.8%
County details
Local time 02:14:17(ET)| Name | Wilson |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 10total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 6 Standard4 PO Box |
| Area code | 252 |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (ET) |
| Coordinates | 35.7003569, -77.9215978 |
| Land area | 367.6 sq miles(952 km²) |
Map of Wilson county, North Carolina with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Wilson County
Compare the largest cities in Wilson County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson | 47,851 | $52,485 | 4ZIPs |
| Elm City | 1,218 | $36,150 | 1ZIPs |
| Lucama | 1,036 | $54,583 | 1ZIPs |
| Stantonsburg | 762 | $61,176 | 1ZIPs |
| Black Creek | 692 | $53,750 | 1ZIPs |
| Saratoga | 353 | $30,469 | 1ZIPs |
| Sims | 275 | $78,267 | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Wilson County
Review the most populated postal areas across Wilson County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS