Blended score for ZIP 27896's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

Walkable

out of 100

EPA National Walkability Index

11.0 / 20 -- Above average walkable

Google Places amenity density

93 / 100

Restaurants & cafes20

Grocery stores4

Parks6

Schools7

Transit stops1

Pharmacies4

Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary

Wells Elementary

1.57 mi away · Grades 0-5

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

3.0

Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating

State rating: C (2025)

Enrollment: 278
Student:teacher ratio: 15.4:1
District: Wilson County Schools

Middle

Toisnot Middle

1.9 mi away · Grades 6-8

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

3.0

Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating

Enrollment: 377
Student:teacher ratio: 18.0:1
District: Wilson County Schools

High

Fike High

1.04 mi away · Grades 9-12

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

3.0

Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating

State rating: C (2025)

Enrollment: 1,030
Student:teacher ratio: 17.5:1
District: Wilson County Schools

Current Weather

Live conditions in Wilson, from Rocky Mount, Rocky Mount-Wilson Regional Airport.

57°F

Clear

Cities near 27896

Wilson · all of Wilson Bailey · 9.7 mi Middlesex · 16.2 mi Rocky Mount · 16.9 mi Pikeville · 17.1 mi Spring Hope · 17.5 mi Nashville · 17.8 mi

ZIP codes near 27896

27893 (Wilson) · 2.6 mi 27822 (Elm City) · 5.9 mi 27880 (Sims) · 6.8 mi 27807 (Bailey) · 8.6 mi 27851 (Lucama) · 8.8 mi 27803 (Rocky Mount) · 12.5 mi 27830 (Fremont) · 14.3 mi 27801 (Rocky Mount) · 15.2 mi

ZIP 27896 real estate FAQ

How many homes are for sale in ZIP 27896 right now?+

There are currently 122 active listings in ZIP 27896, North Carolina, pulled directly from the MLS.

What is the median home price in ZIP 27896?+

The median list price for active listings in ZIP 27896 is $314,450. Homes are spending an average of 106 days on market.

Is ZIP 27896's housing market up or down this year?+

Median closed-sale prices in ZIP 27896 have fallen 1.6% year over year, based on trailing 12-month MLS sales.

What are the most popular neighborhoods in ZIP 27896?+

Based on current active listings, the neighborhoods with the most homes for sale in ZIP 27896 are Jetstream Park, Country Club Colony, Not In Subdivision.

What schools serve ZIP 27896?+

The closest public schools to ZIP 27896's center are Wells Elementary, Toisnot Middle, Fike High. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.

Is ZIP 27896 walkable?+

ZIP 27896's center has a walkability score of 70 out of 100, blending EPA's National Walkability Index with nearby-amenity density.

Listing data provided by Doorify MLS, Hive MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last sample-row update: 2 days ago. Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Equal Housing Opportunity.