ZIP code 27873
Where is ZIP code 27873?
Saratoga, North Carolina
Wilson County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 27873 belongs to Saratoga, North Carolina in Wilson County. 27873 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Saratoga post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area code 252. About 200 people live in the 27873 area, where the median household income is $25,625. The closest ZIP codes are 27883 (Stantonsburg, 5.4 mi southwest), 27888 (Walstonburg, 6.3 mi southeast) and 27829 (Fountain, 7.7 mi east).
| ZIP code | 27873 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Saratoga |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Wilson County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 252 |
| Coordinates | 35.6538, -77.7755 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 278 |
Population and income in 27873
| Population | 200 · lower than 92% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 357 · higher than 69% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 61.9 years · higher than 97% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 39% / 61% |
| Median household income | $25,625 · lower than 99% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $31,489 |
| Below the poverty line | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 23% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $98,200 · lower than 95% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $639 a month |
| Housing units | 167 |
| Households | 122 (1.64 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 75% / 25% |
| Land area | 0.56 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 27873. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 27873
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27883 | Stantonsburg, NC | 5.4 mi SW | Standard |
| 27888 | Walstonburg, NC | 6.3 mi SE | Standard |
| 27829 | Fountain, NC | 7.7 mi E | Standard |
| 27894 | Wilson, NC | 8.4 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 27852 | Macclesfield, NC | 8.9 mi NE | Standard |
| 27813 | Black Creek, NC | 8.9 mi W | PO Box only |
| 27895 | Wilson, NC | 9.6 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 27893 | Wilson, NC | 9.7 mi NW | Standard |
| 27822 | Elm City, NC | 11.8 mi NW | Standard |
| 27864 | Pinetops, NC | 12.1 mi NE | Standard |
| 27828 | Farmville, NC | 12.1 mi SE | Standard |
| 27830 | Fremont, NC | 12.3 mi SW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 27873 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 27873
PO BOX 123
SARATOGA NC 27873
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (27873-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 27873?
- 27873 is a Saratoga, North Carolina ZIP code.
- What county is 27873 in?
- ZIP code 27873 is in Wilson County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 27873 in?
- 27873 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 27873?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 27873 use area code 252.
- What is the population of ZIP code 27873?
- About 200 people live in ZIP code 27873, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 27873?
- The median household income in 27873 is $25,625 a year, lower than 99% of North Carolina ZIP codes.
- Can I use 27873 for a street address?
- No. 27873 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Saratoga use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 27873?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 27873 are 27883 (Stantonsburg, 5.4 miles), 27888 (Walstonburg, 6.3 miles), 27829 (Fountain, 7.7 miles) and 27894 (Wilson, 8.4 miles).