Clemmons, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27012
Forsyth County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 25,461
- 234/sq mi High-density area
- $96,250
- Median income Above-median income area
- $340,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 49.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Clemmons pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 22%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 28%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 234
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27012 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 27012 (Clemmons, NC) rose +9.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 202.5 in 2023 to 222.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 27012 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Clemmons, Forsyth County, North Carolina, with 25,461 residents across 108.6 square miles, a density of 234 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27012 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $96,250 (39% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $48,877. The poverty rate is 7.7%, with unemployment at 4.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $340,900 (31% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while 80.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,227.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 49.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.4, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Forsyth County, so 27012 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 27012
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Clemmons, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27012.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
97 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
96 establishments
- Construction
Construction
88 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
88 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
85 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 27012, Clemmons, NC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
25,461
Population
108.6
Area (sq mi)
234
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27012?
43.4
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
8.8%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$96,250
Median Household Income
+39% vs state ZIP avg
$48,877
Per Capita Income
7.7%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
24.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 27012 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Clemmons, NC household income vs. every North Carolina ZIP code
Median household income among 749 reporting North Carolina ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$96,250 Top 11% higher than 89% of 749 North Carolina ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
12,974housing units
12,974
Total Housing Units
12,418
Occupied Units
556
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$340,900
Median Home Value
+31% vs state ZIP avg
$1,227
Median Rent
1995
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+9.8%
YoY Change (2024)
222
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+122%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 27012 have increased 9.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +122% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.5% | 142 |
| 2021 | +12.1% | 159 |
| 2022 | +19.3% | 189 |
| 2023 | +6.9% | 203 |
| 2024 | +9.8% | 222 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 726 business establishments in ZIP 27012, employing approximately 8,890 people with a combined annual payroll of $431,769,000.
726
Businesses
8,890
Employees
$431.8M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 97 | 13.4% |
| Retail trade | 96 | 13.2% |
| Construction | 88 | 12.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 88 | 12.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 85 | 11.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 76 | 10.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 54 | 7.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 37 | 5.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 24 | 3.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 20 | 2.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 19 | 2.6% |
| Manufacturing | 16 | 2.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 7 | 1.0% |
| Information | 4 | 0.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 27012 vs 27103 →
ZIP 27012 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27106
Winston Salem (27106)
45,015 residents
- 27295
Lexington (27295)
37,211 residents
- 27127
Winston Salem (27127)
34,138 residents
- 27103
Winston Salem (27103)
33,208 residents
- 27104
Winston Salem (27104)
28,485 residents
- 27012
Clemmons (27012)
25,461 residents
- 27006 14,150
Advance (27006)
14,150 residents
- 27023 11,873
Lewisville (27023)
11,873 residents
- 27109 2,539
Winston Salem (27109)
2,539 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27012 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27012 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27023
Lewisville (27023)
$107,924 median income
- 27006
Advance (27006)
$96,580 median income
- 27012
Clemmons (27012)
$96,250 median income
- 27104
Winston Salem (27104)
$81,529 median income
- 27106
Winston Salem (27106)
$68,568 median income
- 27103
Winston Salem (27103)
$67,012 median income
- 27295
Lexington (27295)
$63,961 median income
- 27127
Winston Salem (27127)
$61,926 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 27012 ranks #3 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27103 | Winston Salem, NC | 33,208 | 4.8 mi |
| 27127 | Winston Salem, NC | 34,138 | 5.5 mi |
| 27006 | Advance, NC | 14,150 | 5.4 mi |
| 27104 | Winston Salem, NC | 28,485 | 6.9 mi |
| 27023 | Lewisville, NC | 11,873 | 7.3 mi |
| 27106 | Winston Salem, NC | 45,015 | 10.0 mi |
| 27295 | Lexington, NC | 37,211 | 10.0 mi |
| 27109 | Winston Salem, NC | 2,539 | 10.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 27012, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (25,461 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 27012 in?
ZIP code 27012 (Clemmons) is located in Forsyth County, North Carolina. Forsyth County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/forsyth-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 27012?
ZIP code 27012 in Clemmons, NC has a population of 25,461 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27012?
The median household income in ZIP 27012 is $96,250, which is 26% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27012?
The median home value in ZIP 27012 is $340,900, which is 23% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27012?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27012 is White at 77.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27012?
ZIP code 27012 has 726 business establishments employing approximately 8,890 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27012?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27012 are: Accommodation and food services (97), Retail trade (96), Construction (88). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27012?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27012 increased by 9.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 122%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 27012?
In ZIP code 27012, 67.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 49.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 27012?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27012 is 24.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 27012?
In ZIP code 27012, approximately 80.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27012?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27012 is 7.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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