Pfafftown, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27040
Forsyth County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,893
- 158/sq mi High-density area
- $92,601
- Median income Above-median income area
- $278,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 45.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Pfafftown pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 24%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 37%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 158
- people per sq mi
- 93%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27040 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 27040 (Pfafftown, NC) fell -1.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 210.3 in 2023 to 207.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 27040 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pfafftown, Forsyth County, North Carolina, home to 10,893 residents across 69.1 square miles, a density of 158 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27040 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $92,601 (34% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,384. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.4% and unemployment is 3.3%. Median home value is $278,000 (7% above the average North Carolina ZIP) and median rent is $1,514; 93.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 45.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.3, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Forsyth County, so 27040 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 27040
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pfafftown, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27040.
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
25 establishments
- Construction
Construction
22 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
22 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
13 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 27040, Pfafftown, 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
10,893
Population
69.1
Area (sq mi)
158
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27040?
41.3
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
5.0%
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?
$92,601
Median Household Income
+34% vs state ZIP avg
$44,384
Per Capita Income
7.4%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
26.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 27040 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Pfafftown, 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)
$92,601 Top 12% higher than 88% 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
5,360housing units
5,360
Total Housing Units
4,837
Occupied Units
523
Vacant Units
2.61
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$278,000
Median Home Value
+7% vs state ZIP avg
$1,514
Median Rent
1988
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
-1.2%
YoY Change (2024)
208
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+108%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 27040 have decreased 1.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +108% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.6% | 136 |
| 2021 | +13.7% | 154 |
| 2022 | +17.8% | 181 |
| 2023 | +15.8% | 210 |
| 2024 | -1.2% | 208 |
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 144 business establishments in ZIP 27040, employing approximately 897 people with a combined annual payroll of $36,641,000.
144
Businesses
897
Employees
$36.6M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 25 | 17.4% |
| Construction | 22 | 15.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 22 | 15.3% |
| Retail trade | 15 | 10.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 13 | 9.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 9 | 6.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 5.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 4.9% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 3.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 3.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 2.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 2.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 2.1% |
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 27040 vs 27050 →
ZIP 27040 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
- 27127
Winston Salem (27127)
34,138 residents
- 27103
Winston Salem (27103)
33,208 residents
- 27104
Winston Salem (27104)
28,485 residents
- 27021
King (27021)
18,106 residents
- 27023 11,873
Lewisville (27023)
11,873 residents
- 27040 10,893
Pfafftown (27040)
10,893 residents
- 27045 8,536
Rural Hall (27045)
8,536 residents
- 27018 7,655
East Bend (27018)
7,655 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27040 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27040 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
- 27040
Pfafftown (27040)
$92,601 median income
- 27050
Tobaccoville (27050)
$88,750 median income
- 27104
Winston Salem (27104)
$81,529 median income
- 27018
East Bend (27018)
$73,438 median income
- 27045
Rural Hall (27045)
$71,086 median income
- 27106
Winston Salem (27106)
$68,568 median income
- 27103
Winston Salem (27103)
$67,012 median income
- 27021
King (27021)
$63,552 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 27040 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27050 | Tobaccoville, NC | 3,893 | 4.7 mi |
| 27106 | Winston Salem, NC | 45,015 | 4.2 mi |
| 27023 | Lewisville, NC | 11,873 | 6.4 mi |
| 27104 | Winston Salem, NC | 28,485 | 6.3 mi |
| 27109 | Winston Salem, NC | 2,539 | 6.7 mi |
| 27045 | Rural Hall, NC | 8,536 | 6.9 mi |
| 27018 | East Bend, NC | 7,655 | 7.6 mi |
| 27103 | Winston Salem, NC | 33,208 | 8.6 mi |
| 27021 | King, NC | 18,106 | 10.7 mi |
| 27127 | Winston Salem, NC | 34,138 | 12.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 27040, 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 (10,893 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 27040 in?
ZIP code 27040 (Pfafftown) 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 27040?
ZIP code 27040 in Pfafftown, NC has a population of 10,893 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27040?
The median household income in ZIP 27040 is $92,601, which is 21% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27040?
The median home value in ZIP 27040 is $278,000, which is 0% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27040?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27040 is White at 73.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27040?
ZIP code 27040 has 144 business establishments employing approximately 897 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27040?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27040 are: Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (25), Construction (22), Professional, scientific, and technical services (22). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27040?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27040 decreased by 1.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 108%. 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 27040?
In ZIP code 27040, 65.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.1% 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 27040?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27040 is 26.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 27040?
In ZIP code 27040, approximately 93.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27040?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27040 is 7.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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