Wilson, NC 27896 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Wilson, NC—27896

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$281,000

0.3% YoY Growth

Household Income

$67,900

6.4% YoY Growth

Days on Market

32.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

1.1%

Median Rent

$1,520

4.9% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,520

N/A

2-Bed Rent

$1,120

17.5% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$1,750

13.9% YoY Growth

Other Zip Codes in Wilson, NC

27893

Home Price Trends — Wilson, NC

As of May '26, the median home price in Wilson, NC is $281,000, with a year-over-year change of -0.3%. This indicates that home prices in Wilson, NC are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.1%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$281,000	-0.3%
Single Family	$283,000	-0.4%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Wilson, NC

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Wilson, NC is $1,550, with a year-over-year rent change of -4.9%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Wilson, NC is 1-bedrooms: $1,520, 2-bedrooms: $1,210, 3-bedrooms: $1,670, 4-bedrooms: $2,000. The most common rental property sizes in Wilson, NC are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 47.7% and 35.8% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,520	$1,550
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$1,520	$1,520
2 Bed Rent	$1,120	$1,210
3 Bed Rent	$1,750	$1,670
4 Bed Rent	$2,000	$2,000

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% of Rental Stock

1 Bedroom

13.5%

2 Bedrooms

47.7%

3 Bedrooms

35.8%

4 Bedrooms

1.1%

5+ Bedrooms

1.9%

Property Listings — Wilson, NC

As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Wilson, NC is 54. This is a decrease of -32.0% 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 24.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$310,000	-6.0%
Listing Count	119	-8.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.5%	-8.0%
Days on Market	54	-32.0%

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Demographics — Wilson, NC

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Wilson, NC has a population of 18,800, which has decreased by -9.1% over the past 5 years. Wilson, NC is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 20.6% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 33.8% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 7.8% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	18,800	-9.1%
% Under 18	20.6%	-10.8%
% Seniors	19.8%	8.2%
% WFH	7.8%	254.5%
% w/ College Degree	33.8%	-2.3%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Wilson, NC is a predominantly white area, with 61.0% of the population identifying as white. The white population has grown by 1.7% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Wilson, NC is black, making up 23.7% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 7.1% of the population in Wilson, NC, and this percentage has increased by 42.0% 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	61.0%	1.7%
% Black	23.7%	-20.5%
% Hispanic	9.2%	43.8%
% Asian	2.6%	52.9%
% Foreign Born	7.1%	42.0%

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Mortgage and Risk — Wilson, NC

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 478 mortgage originations in Wilson, NC, of which 82.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 57.0%, with 21.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Wilson, NC. Investor activity is low, as 4.0% of loans were by investors. 10.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	478
% Conventional Loans	82.0%
% Government Loans	18.0%
% Investor Loans	4.0%
% Second Loans	1.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	10.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Wilson, NC

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Wilson, NC under the Section 8 program is 3.5%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 2-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Wilson, NC, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 1-bedroom and 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom units do not.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	77
Total Units Section 8	72
% Rentals under Section 8	3.5%
% Occupied Section 8	88.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	-$610	$1,520	$910
2 Bedroom	$20	$1,120	$1,140
3 Bedroom	-$260	$1,750	$1,490
4 Bedroom	-$290	$2,000	$1,710

Wilson, NC—27896

Key Metrics at a Glance

Other Zip Codes in Wilson, NC

Home Price Trends — Wilson, NC

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Wilson, NC

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Wilson, NC

Demographics — Wilson, NC

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Wilson, NC

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Wilson, NC

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Wilson, NC

Home Price to Income Ratio

Wilson, NC — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3.9
Median Home Price	$281,000
Median Household Income	$67,900

Wilson, NC—27896

Key Metrics at a Glance

Other Zip Codes in Wilson, NC

Home Price Trends — Wilson, NC

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Wilson, NC

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Wilson, NC

Demographics — Wilson, NC

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Wilson, NC

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Wilson, NC

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Wilson, NC

Home Price to Income Ratio

Wilson, NC — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Bailey, NC

Wilson, NC

Sims, NC

Elm City, NC

Rocky Mount, NC

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