| City: | Black Creek, North Carolina |
| County: | Wilson County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:54:26 PM |
| Population: | 659 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 252 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 35.6335, -77.9324 |
| Land Area: | 1.1 sq mi |
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Black Creek is a small eastern North Carolina town in Wilson County. With 659 residents and 263 households, it's a working-class community where PO Boxes are the only mail option. The post office maintains 377 boxes, about 43% more than the number of local households, because it serves surrounding rural areas beyond the town limits.
This is officially a PO Box Only Zone. Street delivery doesn't exist here. The town covers just 1.09 square miles, but its post office functions as a regional hub for nearby rural residents. Two rural carrier routes serve the area, handling deliveries to homes outside the immediate town boundaries.
The community is economically modest. Median household income sits at $47,337, and median home values are $111,400. Transportation and warehousing dominate the local economy, accounting for a significant portion of employment. Only 6.6% of adults hold bachelor's degrees. The population is 65% White and 26% Black, with 13% identifying as Hispanic.
At a median age of 39.7, Black Creek skews slightly older than typical family communities. Street names like Church Street, Center Street, and Deer Trail Lane suggest a traditional small-town layout. The town has seven business establishments employing 75 people, but most residents likely commute to nearby Wilson for work.
All mail to Black Creek must use a PO Box address. The format is:
PO Box [Number]
Black Creek, NC 27813Street names like Church Street and Center Street indicate a traditional small-town layout, while Deer Trail Lane suggests newer rural development.
ZIP Code 27813 has 659 residents and 263 households (average 2.51 persons per household). The median age is 39.7 years, about the same as the state (39.4) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 46.4% male and 53.6% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (64.5%, slightly higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (26.1%, much higher than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.1%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than the national average (12.4%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 659Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 743Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 599.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $49,267Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 263Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $106,900Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.51Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.95Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 691 | 695 | 703 | 717 | 664 | 699 | 770 | 825 | 792 | 873 | 815 | 735 | 714 | 743 |
| Decennial Census | 747 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 659 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 39.7
Male Median Age: 39.4
Female Median Age: 40.1
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 14 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 14 | 24 | 28 | 20 | 11 | 18 | 24 | 28 | 20 | 11 | 9 | 14 | 6 | 7 |
| Female | 27 | 26 | 20 | 23 | 13 | 27 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 24 | 13 | 29 | 19 | 21 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 9 |
| Total | 41 | 43 | 41 | 43 | 27 | 51 | 49 | 39 | 30 | 42 | 37 | 57 | 39 | 32 | 26 | 28 | 18 | 16 |
| White: | 425 | 63.43% |
| Black: | 172 | 25.67% |
| Hispanic:* | 47 | 7.01% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 0.15% |
| Hawaiian: | 1 | 0.15% |
| Other: | 24 | 3.58% |
| Total: | 670 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 306 | 46.43% | 39.4 years |
| Females: | 353 | 53.57% | 40.1 years |
| Total: | 659 | 100% | 39.7 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 725 | 97.58% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 5 | 0.67% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 12 | 1.62% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 1 | 1.75% |
| Total Population: | 743 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 730 | 98.25% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 13 | 1.75% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $49,267, which is much lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $1,142 (2.4%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $3,767. Family households earn a median of $67,632 versus $36,146 for nonfamily households (a difference of $31,486). By gender, male median income is $42,188 and female is $39,375, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $2,813 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 60.2%, which is below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 10.9%, which is considerably above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (29.2%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $48,125 | $49,688 | $38,833 | $31,768 | $32,039 | $32,132 | $32,422 | $35,625 | $45,500 | $47,212 | $49,653 | $52,868 | $47,337 | $49,267 |
| Median Family Income | $60,625 | $55,139 | $52,159 | $36,458 | $50,938 | $50,556 | $43,229 | $46,250 | $54,286 | $65,417 | $77,750 | $75,625 | $62,188 | $67,632 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $24,821 | $25,000 | $23,250 | $30,134 | $23,958 | $23,654 | $23,015 | $22,857 | $20,833 | $20,278 | $25,375 | $29,444 | $35,893 | $36,146 |
| Median Male Income | $38,875 | $42,125 | $40,750 | $38,500 | $48,472 | $33,571 | $29,091 | $28,182 | $29,250 | $40,598 | $40,511 | $45,724 | $45,556 | $42,188 |
| Median Female Income | $29,792 | $32,813 | $24,861 | $27,500 | $30,000 | $25,625 | $24,491 | $30,667 | $34,583 | $32,917 | $33,977 | $39,250 | $36,758 | $39,375 |
| Employed: | 342 | 53.61% |
| Unemployed: | 42 | 6.58% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 254 | 39.81% |
| Total: | 638 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 72 | 21.05% |
| Service: | 35 | 10.23% |
| Sales and Office: | 98 | 28.65% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 37 | 10.82% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 100 | 29.24% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 342 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $106,900, which is considerably lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $62,300 (139.69%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $22,900. The median gross rent is $868, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $135 (18.42%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $176. Of occupied housing, owners make up 61.13% (49.46% with a mortgage, 50.54% free-and-clear) and renters 38.87% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 19.73%, which is markedly above the national rate (10.12%).
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $44,600 | $65,400 | $49,400 | $62,400 | $83,600 | $82,800 | $80,000 | $82,800 | $84,000 | $86,300 | $89,400 | $102,200 | $111,400 | $106,900 |
| Less than $500: | 23 | 19.66% |
| $500 to $999: | 42 | 35.90% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 30 | 25.64% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 17 | 14.53% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 5 | 4.27% |
| Total: | 117 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $733 | $843 | $882 | $798 | $773 | $773 | $693 | $674 | $692 | $532 | $715 | $838 | $950 | $868 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 91 | 30.23% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 93 | 30.90% |
| Renter Occupied: | 117 | 38.87% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 301 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 301 | 80.27% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 74 | 19.73% |
| Total Housing Units: | 375 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 244 | 65.07% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 31 | 8.27% |
| Other Units: | 100 | 26.67% |
| Total Housing Units: | 375 | 100% |
In 2024, 4.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 89.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 10.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 18.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 4.50 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.60 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (34.68%). College enrollment is 20.16%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 25 | 4.84% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 32 | 6.20% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 248 | 48.06% |
| Some college, no degree: | 115 | 22.29% |
| Associate's degree: | 72 | 13.95% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 17 | 3.29% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 7 | 1.36% |
| Total: | 516 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 459 | 88.95% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 24 | 4.65% |
| Private Insurance: | 497 | 60.32% |
| Public Insurance: | 248 | 30.10% |
| No Insurance: | 79 | 9.59% |
| Total: | 824 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 745 | 90.41% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 11.4% | 11.3% | 16.0% | 21.2% | 22.0% | 27.1% | 23.5% | 19.2% | 14.3% | 15.2% | 5.7% | 10.3% | 15.9% | 18.3% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 9 | 7.26% |
| Kindergarten: | 16 | 12.90% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 43 | 34.68% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 31 | 25.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 25 | 20.16% |
| Total: | 124 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 25 | 20.16% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 90 | 72.58% |
ZIP Code 27813 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 6 business establishments, employing about 96 people with an annual payroll of $3,304,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 457Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 6Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $758,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $3,304,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 96Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 27813 is located in Wilson County, North Carolina, within the Wilson, NC Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 48980) and North Carolina's 1st Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 81,234 people, about 0.81% of whom live in ZIP Code 27813. It covers 1.1 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.002 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Wilson, NCSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 48980Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 81,234Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 1.1 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.002 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 01Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 5494.28 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 3706080Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Black Creek town; North CarolinaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 27813 is in the Wilson County Schools, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.