The ZIP Code 27880 is associated with Sims, NC in Wilson County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 3,421. An estimated 20.1% of residents in the 27880 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 37.0 years. In this North Carolina region, an estimated 16.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at about $37,064. Approximately 8% of the population lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income sits at $77,227.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 27880 is $77,227, while the region's mean household income is $96,980. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $37,064. The per capita income in ZIP Code 27880 of $37,064 is approximately 20.4% more than the per capita income in North Carolina overall of $30,783. An estimated 8.0% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 15.79% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.4% of the population in 27880 earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, while an estimated 15.5% earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year, and 2.9% of 27880 residents earn less than $10,000 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 2.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 7.7% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 15.2% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 3.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 4.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 14.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 18.4% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 11.8% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 15.5% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 6.5% |
In ZIP Code 27880, 86.8% of the population graduated high school, while 16.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 8.6% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 4.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 33.7% in this Wilson County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 8.6% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 4.6% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 33.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 21.6% |
| Associate's degree | 15.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 11.3% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 4.9% |
Residents of ZIP Code 27880 are younger than average. The median age of 37.0 years in ZIP Code 27880 is approximately 2.89% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 72.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 20.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.1% of the population in 27880 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 14.3% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.8% of 27880 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 9.3% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years | 11.0% |
| 15 to 19 years | 3.0% |
| 20 to 24 years | 6.3% |
| 25 to 34 years | 9.4% |
| 35 to 44 years | 15.1% |
| 45 to 54 years | 14.3% |
| 55 to 59 years | 3.0% |
| 60 to 64 years | 6.6% |
| 65 to 74 years | 11.3% |
| 75 to 84 years | 3.9% |
| 85 years and over | 0.8% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 27880, 97.8% is one race, while 2.2% are two or more races. Approximately 15.8% of 27880 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 27880 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (69.7%), followed by Black or African American (14.8%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 69.7% |
| Black or African American | 14.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
| Asian | 3.4% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 14.1% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 27880 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 86.3% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 27880 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 86.3% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 27880, 85.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 12.7% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 2.1% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Wilson County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 85.2% |
| Spanish | 12.7% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 2.1% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 27880, an estimated 40.9% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 18.9% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.2% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Wilson County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 40.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 18.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 8.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 4.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 11.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 4.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 0.2% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 9.6% |
In 27880, 71.1% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 5.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 30.0 minutes. Approximately 29.4% of the employed population 16 years and over in 27880 work in manufacturing, while an estimated 14.8% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 27880 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 1.6% |
| Construction | 12.1% |
| Manufacturing | 29.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 4.1% |
| Retail trade | 4.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 4.4% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 8.8% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 11.4% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 14.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 1.1% |
| Other services, except public administration | 3.3% |
| Public administration | 4.6% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 27880 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.38 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 30.58% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 18.36% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 27880 | 10.43¢/kWh | 8.5¢/kWh | 6.64¢/kWh |
| North Carolina | 14.19¢/kWh | 10.39¢/kWh | 7.85¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.63¢/kWh | 13.39¢/kWh | 8.72¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 27880 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.61 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.98 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.38 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.8 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.69 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.92 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.89 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.79 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.8 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.38 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.95 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.38 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 27880, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 27880 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Wilson County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 8 |
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 2 |
| Mortgage | 2 |
| Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 8 |
| Improper use of your report | 2 |
| Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage | 1 |
| Fraud or scam | 1 |
| Trouble during payment process | 1 |