Wilson, North Carolina · ZIP 27893

Wilson — ZIP 27893

Wilson (27893) scores 66/100 — Fair for Wilson. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $173K.

Overall NeighborScore

C+Fair

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100

Violent crime share18%

Property crime share82%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index68/100

Avg math proficiency50%

Avg reading proficiency51%

Schools nearby16

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index69/100

Typical home value$173K

Median rent$1,221/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$173K

Median Rent

$1,221/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 20 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,642

Violent Crime

286

Property Crime

1,356

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Wilson County, North Carolina (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Wilson Early College Academy	09–13	268	95%	95%
Rock Ridge Elementary	KG–05	476	89%	74%
Wilson Academy of Applied Technology	09–13	280	70%	85%
Sallie B Howard School	KG–12	1,228	67%	63%
Beddingfield High	09–12	653	55%	42%
Vinson-Bynum Elementary	KG–05	458	52%	47%
Frederick Douglass Elementary	KG–05	339	52%	47%
Wells Elementary	PK–05	383	47%	52%
Forest Hills Middle	06–08	654	46%	44%
John W Jones Elementary	PK–05	601	45%	42%
James Hunt High	09–12	1,115	42%	68%
B O Barnes Elementary	KG–05	274	42%	27%
Fike High	09–12	1,028	37%	54%
Margaret Hearne Elementary	PK–05	423	32%	27%
Charles H Darden Middle	06–08	378	16%	29%
Vick Elementary	KG–05	359	12%	22%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

38,626

Median Income

$43K

Homeownership

44%

Median Age

37.4 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 27893 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 27893 has a school score of 68/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 27893 is approximately $173K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 27893 in Wilson has an overall NeighborScore of 66/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.