ZIP code 27851
Where is ZIP code 27851?
Lucama, North Carolina
Wilson County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 27851 belongs to Lucama, North Carolina in Wilson County. 27851 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 252, 919 and 984. About 5,343 people live in the 27851 area, where the median household income is $66,750. The closest ZIP codes are 27813 (Black Creek, 4.9 mi east), 27830 (Fremont, 6.9 mi southeast) and 27542 (Kenly, 7.1 mi west).
| ZIP code | 27851 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Lucama |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Wilson County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 252, 919, 984 |
| Coordinates | 35.6415, -78.0197 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 278 |
Population and income in 27851
| Population | 5,343 · lower than 52% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 121 · lower than 54% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 38.5 years · lower than 72% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 52% / 48% |
| Median household income | $66,750 · higher than 55% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $30,237 |
| Below the poverty line | 12% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 15% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $161,600 · lower than 75% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $842 a month |
| Housing units | 2,108 |
| Households | 1,921 (2.77 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 75% / 25% |
| Land area | 44.32 sq mi (plus 0.02 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 27851. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 27851
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27813 | Black Creek, NC | 4.9 mi E | PO Box only |
| 27830 | Fremont, NC | 6.9 mi SE | Standard |
| 27542 | Kenly, NC | 7.1 mi W | Standard |
| 27895 | Wilson, NC | 7.5 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 27880 | Sims, NC | 8 mi NW | Standard |
| 27893 | Wilson, NC | 8 mi NE | Standard |
| 27894 | Wilson, NC | 8.3 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 27896 | Wilson, NC | 9.4 mi N | Standard |
| 27883 | Stantonsburg, NC | 10.7 mi E | Standard |
| 27863 | Pikeville, NC | 10.8 mi S | Standard |
| 27555 | Micro, NC | 11.7 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 27807 | Bailey, NC | 12.1 mi N | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 27851 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 27851
123 MAIN ST
LUCAMA NC 27851
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Lunana: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (27851-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 27851?
- 27851 is a Lucama, North Carolina ZIP code.
- What county is 27851 in?
- ZIP code 27851 is in Wilson County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 27851 in?
- 27851 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 27851?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 27851 use area codes 252, 919 and 984.
- What is the population of ZIP code 27851?
- About 5,343 people live in ZIP code 27851, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 27851?
- The median household income in 27851 is $66,750 a year, higher than 55% of North Carolina ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 27851?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 27851 are 27813 (Black Creek, 4.9 miles), 27830 (Fremont, 6.9 miles), 27542 (Kenly, 7.1 miles) and 27895 (Wilson, 7.5 miles).