Tobaccoville, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27050
Forsyth County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,893
- 60/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $88,750
- Median income Above-median income area
- $188,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 26.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Tobaccoville pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 28%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 40th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 60
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27050 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 27050 (Tobaccoville, NC) fell -3.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 230.1 in 2023 to 223.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 27050 covers 64.5 square miles in Tobaccoville, Forsyth County, North Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,893 residents on file, a density of 60 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27050 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $88,750 (28% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,522. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.8% and unemployment is 2.9%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $188,700 (27% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $919; owner occupancy is 84.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.4, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Forsyth County, so 27050 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 27050
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Tobaccoville, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27050.
- Construction
Construction
24 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 3
Real estate and rental and leasing
3 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 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 27050, Tobaccoville, 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
3,893
Population
64.5
Area (sq mi)
60
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27050?
47.4
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
2.7%
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?
$88,750
Median Household Income
+28% vs state ZIP avg
$42,522
Per Capita Income
5.8%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
24.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 27050 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Tobaccoville, 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)
$88,750 Top 16% higher than 84% of 749 North Carolina ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more North Carolina ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
1,738housing units
1,738
Total Housing Units
1,575
Occupied Units
163
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$188,700
Median Home Value
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$919
Median Rent
1986
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
-3.1%
YoY Change (2024)
223
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+123%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 27050 have decreased 3.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +123% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +11.9% | 141 |
| 2021 | +13.8% | 160 |
| 2022 | +19.4% | 191 |
| 2023 | +20.3% | 230 |
| 2024 | -3.1% | 223 |
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 45 business establishments in ZIP 27050, employing approximately 1,609 people with a combined annual payroll of $168,223,000.
45
Businesses
1,609
Employees
$168.2M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 24 | 53.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 6.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 6.7% |
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 27050 vs 27040 →
ZIP 27050 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
- 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
- 27043 6,615
Pinnacle (27043)
6,615 residents
- 27050 3,893
Tobaccoville (27050)
3,893 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27050 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27050 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
- 27043
Pinnacle (27043)
$74,783 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
- 27021
King (27021)
$63,552 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 27050 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27040 | Pfafftown, NC | 10,893 | 4.7 mi |
| 27045 | Rural Hall, NC | 8,536 | 5.9 mi |
| 27021 | King, NC | 18,106 | 6.7 mi |
| 27043 | Pinnacle, NC | 6,615 | 7.5 mi |
| 27018 | East Bend, NC | 7,655 | 7.2 mi |
| 27106 | Winston Salem, NC | 45,015 | 7.8 mi |
| 27023 | Lewisville, NC | 11,873 | 10.4 mi |
| 27104 | Winston Salem, NC | 28,485 | 10.7 mi |
| 27109 | Winston Salem, NC | 2,539 | 9.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 27050, 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 (3,893 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 27050 in?
ZIP code 27050 (Tobaccoville) 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 27050?
ZIP code 27050 in Tobaccoville, NC has a population of 3,893 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27050?
The median household income in ZIP 27050 is $88,750, which is 16% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27050?
The median home value in ZIP 27050 is $188,700, which is 32% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27050?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27050 is White at 89.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27050?
ZIP code 27050 has 45 business establishments employing approximately 1,609 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27050?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27050 are: Construction (24), Real estate and rental and leasing (3), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27050?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27050 decreased by 3.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 123%. 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 27050?
In ZIP code 27050, 56.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.7% 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 27050?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27050 is 24.7 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 27050?
In ZIP code 27050, approximately 84.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27050?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27050 is 5.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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