Question 1

Is 27893 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 27893 in Wilson has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Wilson city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 27893 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 27893?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 27893 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 27893. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 27893 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Wilson. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 27893?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 27893 is approximately $173K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 27893 at a premium relative to the metro median, reflecting the neighborhood's above-average crime and school scores. Median rent in 27893 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 27893 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 27893 has an overall NeighborScore of 73/100, placing it in the moderate range for Wilson. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 73/100, 27893 scores similarly to the middle tier of Wilson neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Wilson — ZIP 27893

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Sallie B Howard School	KG–12	—	—	—
B O Barnes Elementary	KG–05	—	—	—
Beddingfield High	09–12	—	—	—
Frederick Douglass Elementary	KG–05	—	—	—
Fike High	09–12	—	—	—
James Hunt High	09–12	—	—	—
Margaret Hearne Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—
Rock Ridge Elementary	KG–05	—	—	—
Vinson-Bynum Elementary	KG–05	—	—	—
Wells Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—
Charles H Darden Middle	06–08	—	—	—
Forest Hills Middle	06–08	—	—	—
Vick Elementary	KG–05	—	—	—
John W Jones Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—
Wilson Early College Academy	09–13	—	—	—
Wilson Academy of Applied Technology	09–13	—	—	—