FY2027 Small Area FMR · Wilson, NC
ZIP 27896 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 27896 (Wilson, NC) is $1,210 a month, up 3.4% from FY2026. That is 4% above the Rocky Mount, NC area-wide FMR of $1,167.
Payment standard range, 2 bedrooms
Housing agencies may set voucher payment standards anywhere from 90% to 110% of the FMR without asking HUD.
FY2027 FY2026
Where 27896 sits in the Rocky Mount, NC area
Of the 28 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 27896 has the 9th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Rocky Mount, NC is not on HUD's list of mandatory Small Area FMR areas, so voucher payment standards here are normally based on the area-wide FMR of $1,167 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,210 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 27896 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Wilson County, NC (same figures). The figure that applies depends on which side of the line the home is.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $960 | $864 – $1,056 | $967 | $900 |
| 1 bedroom | $970 | $873 – $1,067 | $972 | $900 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,210 | $1,089 – $1,331 | $1,167 | $1,170 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,540 | $1,386 – $1,694 | $1,567 | $1,490 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,880 | $1,692 – $2,068 | $1,787 | $1,760 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,210 needs about $48,400 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $80,200 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $64,150. ZIP code 27896 lies mainly in Wilson County and Nash County. See the Rocky Mount, NC metro page for the full income limits table and the household check.
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Questions
What is the Fair Market Rent for ZIP code 27896?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 27896 are $960 (studio), $970 (1 BR), $1,210 (2 BR), $1,540 (3 BR) and $1,880 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 27896?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 27896 that range is $1,089 to $1,331 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 27896?
The FY2026 income limits of the Rocky Mount, NC area apply: median family income $80,200, low-income (80%) limit $64,150 for a family of four.