ZIP Code 27880 - Sims North Carolina
Overview
ZIP Code 27880 is located in Sims North Carolina. Portions of 27880 are also in Wilson and Old Fields Township (Wilson County) and Bailey Township and Springhill Township. 27880 is entirely within Wilson County. Regionally, 27880 is located in the Eastern Carolina Region.
ZIP Code 27880 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Sims |
| Primary County | Wilson County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 3,969 |
| Area Code(s) | 252 / 919 / 984 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 27880 Map
27880 Demographics
27880 can be classified socioeconomically as Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in North Carolina based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 27880 is White. The current unemployment level in 27880 is 3.5%.
| Population | 3,969 |
| Population Growth Rate | 37.28% |
| Population Density | 140 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,237 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $75,203 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $358,010 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 63.02% |
27880 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,435 | 63.02% |
| Black | 698 | 18.06% |
| Hispanic | 644 | 16.67% |
| Asian | 72 | 1.86% |
| Native American | 15 | 0.39% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
27880 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 257 | 15.71% |
| Bachelor Degree | 174 | 10.64% |
| High School Diploma | 531 | 32.46% |
| No High School Diploma | 3 | 0.18% |
| GED or Alternate | 244 | 14.91% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 204 | 12.47% |
| Associates Degree | 168 | 10.27% |
| Masters Degree | 55 | 3.36% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
27880 Geography
| Coordinates | 35.73488235, -78.09857178 |
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| Region | Eastern Carolina Region |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Wilson, NC |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 28 Square Miles |
27880 Schools
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27880 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8a: 10F to 15F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 65m - Rolling Coastal Plain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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