ZIP code 27880: Sims, NC
27880 is a ZIP code in Sims, North Carolina, mainly in Wilson County, part of the Wilson, NC micro area. About 3,953 people live here.
- Population
- 3,953
- Median household income
- $79,375
- Typical home value
- $295,400-1.1% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $972gross, per month
- Median age
- 34.1
- Homeowners
- 85.9%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 27880 details
| City | Sims |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wilson County (also partly Nash County) |
| Metro area | Wilson, NC |
| Time zone | Eastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 25.6 sq mi, plus 2.1 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 155 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.9% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 29.6 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 35.73074, -78.08059 |
Median rent in 27880 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $726/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $939/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 27880
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27807 | Bailey, NC | 5.6 mi | 5,958 |
| 27851 | Lucama, NC | 6.9 mi | 5,343 |
| 27896 | Wilson, NC | 7.2 mi | 19,455 |
| 27557 | Middlesex, NC | 7.4 mi | 8,657 |
| 27542 | Kenly, NC | 8.4 mi | 9,850 |
| 27895 | Wilson, NC | 8.7 mi | — |
| 27894 | Wilson, NC | 9.9 mi | — |
| 27893 | Wilson, NC | 10.2 mi | 38,512 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 27880?
A typical home in ZIP code 27880 is worth about $295,400 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $79,375 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with North Carolina average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $295,400 homeWhat can a $79,375 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 27880
What city is ZIP code 27880?
ZIP code 27880 is in Sims, NC, in Wilson County.
What county is ZIP code 27880 in?
27880 is mainly in Wilson County, North Carolina, and partly in Nash County.
What is the population of ZIP code 27880?
About 3,953 people live in ZIP code 27880, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 27880 in?
27880 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.