Sims, NC 27880 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Sims, NC—27880

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$298,000

1.0% YoY Growth

Household Income

$76,900

16.9% YoY Growth

Days on Market

44.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

2.6%

Median Rent

$1,900

20.0% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

N/A

2-Bed Rent

N/A

3-Bed Rent

$1,900

20.0% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Sims, NC

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Sims, NC is $298,000, with a year-over-year change of 1.0%. This indicates that home prices in Sims, NC are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 2.6%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$298,000	1.0%
Single Family	$299,000	1.4%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Sims, NC

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Sims, NC is $2,100, with a year-over-year rent change of 20.0%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Sims, NC is 3-bedrooms: $2,100. The most common rental property sizes in Sims, NC are 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom, accounting for 46.7% and 36.7% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,900	$2,100
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
2 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
3 Bed Rent	$1,900	$2,100
4 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A

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% of Rental Stock

2 Bedrooms

16.7%

3 Bedrooms

46.7%

4 Bedrooms

36.7%

Property Listings — Sims, NC

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Sims, NC is 61. This is a decrease of -59.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 43.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$338,000	-7.0%
Listing Count	34	31.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.2%	31.0%
Days on Market	93	-44.0%

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Demographics — Sims, NC

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Sims, NC has a population of 3,980, which has increased by 22.6% over the past 5 years. Sims, NC is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 22.2% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 11.2% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 4.4% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	3,980	22.6%
% Under 18	22.2%	2.8%
% Seniors	24.3%	29.9%
% WFH	4.4%	-2.2%
% w/ College Degree	11.2%	-23.8%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Sims, NC is a predominantly white area, with 67.1% of the population identifying as white. The white population has grown by 15.7% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Sims, NC is hispanic, making up 16.9% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 9.8% of the population in Sims, NC, and this percentage has increased by 2.1% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	67.1%	15.7%
% Black	10.8%	-51.1%
% Hispanic	16.9%	-13.3%
% Asian	2.9%	∞%
% Foreign Born	9.8%	2.1%

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Mortgage and Risk — Sims, NC

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 65 mortgage originations in Sims, NC, of which 82.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 62.0%, with 31.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Sims, NC. Investor activity is low, as 2.0% of loans were by investors. 8.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	65
% Conventional Loans	82.0%
% Government Loans	18.0%
% Investor Loans	2.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	8.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Sims, NC

Sims, NC lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	N/A
Total Units Section 8	N/A
% Rentals under Section 8	N/A
% Occupied Section 8	N/A

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$780
2 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$990
3 Bedroom	-$620	$1,900	$1,280
4 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,470

Sims, NC—27880

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Sims, NC

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Sims, NC

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Sims, NC

Demographics — Sims, NC

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Sims, NC

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Sims, NC

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Sims, NC

Home Price to Income Ratio

Sims, NC — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Bailey, NC

Lucama, NC

Middlesex, NC

Wilson, NC

Kenly, NC

Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3.5
Median Home Price	$298,000
Median Household Income	$76,900

Sims, NC—27880

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Sims, NC

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Sims, NC

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Sims, NC

Demographics — Sims, NC

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Sims, NC

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Sims, NC

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Sims, NC

Home Price to Income Ratio

Sims, NC — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Bailey, NC

Lucama, NC

Middlesex, NC

Wilson, NC

Kenly, NC

Frequently Asked Questions

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