Is Wilson, NC 27896 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Wilson housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 17% of homes in Wilson, NC 27896 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 38 days and there were 2.3 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 97 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (18% then), homes sold more slowly (32 days then) and the median sale price fell 8% to $277,400. Overall, Wilson is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Wilson County, homes here sell faster than in 67% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 67%. On our competition score, Wilson ranks #59 of 424 NC ZIP codes with enough sales (score 49 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Stantonsburg 27883 (0% sold over asking) or Black Creek 27813 (0% sold over asking), while Lucama 27851 (38% sold over asking) and Elm City 27822 (31% sold over asking) are even more competitive.