Winston Salem, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27106
Forsyth County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 45,015
- 607/sq mi High-density area
- $68,568
- Median income Near-median income area
- $313,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 50.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Winston Salem pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 44th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 32%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 607
- people per sq mi
- 56%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27106 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 27106 (Winston Salem, NC) rose +6.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 212.8 in 2023 to 226.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 27106 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Winston Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina, with 45,015 residents across 74.2 square miles, a density of 607 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27106 reports a modest median household income of $68,568 (1% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,646. The poverty rate is 14.8%, with unemployment at 3.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $313,100 (21% above the average North Carolina ZIP) and median rent is $1,145; 56.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 50.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.5, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Forsyth County, so 27106 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 27106
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Winston Salem, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27106.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
122 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
115 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
113 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
94 establishments
- Construction
Construction
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 27106, Winston Salem, 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
45,015
Population
74.2
Area (sq mi)
607
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27106?
38.5
Median Age
47.0%
Male
53.0%
Female
10.1%
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?
$68,568
Median Household Income
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$46,646
Per Capita Income
14.8%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
22.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 27106 ranks nationally
Winston Salem, NC household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$68,568 44th percentile higher than 44% of 30,318 US 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
22,874housing units
22,874
Total Housing Units
20,288
Occupied Units
2,586
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$313,100
Median Home Value
+21% vs state ZIP avg
$1,145
Median Rent
1985
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
+6.5%
YoY Change (2024)
227
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+127%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 27106 have increased 6.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +127% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.3% | 143 |
| 2021 | +11.3% | 159 |
| 2022 | +19.4% | 189 |
| 2023 | +12.3% | 213 |
| 2024 | +6.5% | 227 |
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 883 business establishments in ZIP 27106, employing approximately 11,807 people with a combined annual payroll of $482,876,000.
883
Businesses
11,807
Employees
$482.9M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 122 | 13.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 115 | 13.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 113 | 12.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 94 | 10.7% |
| Construction | 85 | 9.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 79 | 8.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 57 | 6.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 53 | 6.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 51 | 5.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 27 | 3.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 20 | 2.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 18 | 2.0% |
| Educational services | 18 | 2.0% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 1.6% |
| Information | 11 | 1.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 6 | 0.7% |
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 27106 vs 27104 →
ZIP 27106 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
- 27105
Winston Salem (27105)
39,568 residents
- 27127
Winston Salem (27127)
34,138 residents
- 27103
Winston Salem (27103)
33,208 residents
- 27104
Winston Salem (27104)
28,485 residents
- 27101
Winston Salem (27101)
18,901 residents
- 27040 10,893
Pfafftown (27040)
10,893 residents
- 27045 8,536
Rural Hall (27045)
8,536 residents
- 27050 3,893
Tobaccoville (27050)
3,893 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27106 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27106 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27040
Pfafftown (27040)
$92,601 median income
- 27050
Tobaccoville (27050)
$88,750 median income
- 27104
Winston Salem (27104)
$81,529 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
- 27127
Winston Salem (27127)
$61,926 median income
- 27101
Winston Salem (27101)
$44,198 median income
- 27105
Winston Salem (27105)
$44,080 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 27106 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27104 | Winston Salem, NC | 28,485 | 3.3 mi |
| 27109 | Winston Salem, NC | 2,539 | 2.6 mi |
| 27103 | Winston Salem, NC | 33,208 | 5.9 mi |
| 27040 | Pfafftown, NC | 10,893 | 4.2 mi |
| 27105 | Winston Salem, NC | 39,568 | 5.1 mi |
| 27045 | Rural Hall, NC | 8,536 | 6.5 mi |
| 27110 | Winston Salem, NC | 2,127 | 6.6 mi |
| 27101 | Winston Salem, NC | 18,901 | 7.3 mi |
| 27127 | Winston Salem, NC | 34,138 | 8.8 mi |
| 27050 | Tobaccoville, NC | 3,893 | 7.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 27106, 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 (45,015 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 27106 in?
ZIP code 27106 (Winston Salem) 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 27106?
ZIP code 27106 in Winston Salem, NC has a population of 45,015 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27106?
The median household income in ZIP 27106 is $68,568, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27106?
The median home value in ZIP 27106 is $313,100, which is 13% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27106?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27106 is White at 55.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27106?
ZIP code 27106 has 883 business establishments employing approximately 11,807 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27106?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27106 are: Retail trade (122), Other services (except public administration) (115), Health care and social assistance (113). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27106?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27106 increased by 6.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 127%. 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 27106?
In ZIP code 27106, 66.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 50.3% 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 27106?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27106 is 22.1 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 27106?
In ZIP code 27106, approximately 56.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 44.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27106?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27106 is 14.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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