Rent by ZIP · Wilson County
Rent in Wilson, NC 27896
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,210 (+3.4% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,063 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $960 | $900 | +6.7% | $864–1,056 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $970 | $900 | +7.8% | $873–1,067 | $1,008 ±$290 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,210 | $1,170 | +3.4% | $1,089–1,331 | $955 ±$92 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,540 | $1,490 | +3.4% | $1,386–1,694 | $1,530 ±$261 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,880 | $1,760 | +6.8% | $1,692–2,068 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Wilson County, NC. This ZIP code is in more than one HUD area; figures are for the main one. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Wilson County, NC, 2 bedrooms: $1,069.
What renters pay in 27896
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27897 | Woodland | $1,050 | $909 |
| 27893 | Wilson | $1,100 | $911 |
| 27892 | Williamston | $1,020 | $803 |
| 27891 | Whitakers | $1,330 | $1,413 |
| 27890 | Weldon | $1,010 | $620 |
| 27889 | Washington | $1,010 | $803 |
Fair Market Rents across Wilson County, NC · All NC counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.