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Winston Salem, NC · standard

ZIP Code 27127

Forsyth County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

34,138
443/sq mi
$61,926
Median income
$219,600
Median home value
32.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Winston Salem pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

33th pct
household income, US ZIPs
49th pct
home value, US ZIPs
443
people per sq mi
66%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27127 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 27127 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Winston Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina, with 34,138 residents across 77.0 square miles, a density of 443 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 27127 reports a modest median household income of $61,926 (10% below the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $31,390. The poverty rate stands at 12.4% and the unemployment rate at 3.7%. The typical home here is valued at $219,600 (15% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,118 monthly, and 65.7% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.4, and the average commute is 22 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 27127, plus 6 more within Forsyth County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 27127

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Winston Salem, NC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27127.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 27127, 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

34,138

Population

77.0

Area (sq mi)

443

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 27127?

37.4

Median Age

46.9%

Male

53.1%

Female

13.7%

Foreign-Born

White 45.8%
African American 27.8%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.0%
Hispanic or Latino 22.5%

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?

$61,926

Median Household Income

-10% vs state

$31,390

Per Capita Income

12.4%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

21.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 27127 ranks nationally

Winston Salem, NC household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$61,926 33rd percentile higher than 33% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

18,356

Total Housing Units

16,871

Occupied Units

1,485

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.7%
Renter 34.3%

$219,600

Median Home Value

-15% vs state

$1,118

Median Rent

1992

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

+6.8%

YoY Change (2024)

228

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+128%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 27127 have increased 6.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +128% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.6% 141
2021 +15.6% 162
2022 +18.2% 192
2023 +11.2% 214
2024 +6.8% 228

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 585 business establishments in ZIP 27127, employing approximately 7,300 people with a combined annual payroll of $316,069,000.

585

Businesses

7,300

Employees

$316.1M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 133 22.7%
Construction 91 15.6%
Other services (except public administration) 62 10.6%
Accommodation and food services 52 8.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 37 6.3%
Health care and social assistance 37 6.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 31 5.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 28 4.8%
Finance and insurance 25 4.3%
Transportation and warehousing 24 4.1%
Wholesale trade 21 3.6%
Manufacturing 15 2.6%
Information 10 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 1.5%
Educational services 5 0.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 27127 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27127 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 27127 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 27127 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
27103 Winston Salem, NC 33,208 3.5 mi
27107 Winston Salem, NC 46,963 5.6 mi
27012 Clemmons, NC 25,461 5.5 mi
27109 Winston Salem, NC 2,539 7.9 mi
27104 Winston Salem, NC 28,485 5.8 mi
27110 Winston Salem, NC 2,127 5.7 mi
27106 Winston Salem, NC 45,015 8.8 mi
27101 Winston Salem, NC 18,901 7.8 mi
27105 Winston Salem, NC 39,568 10.2 mi
27040 Pfafftown, NC 10,893 12.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Forsyth County

27284 standard
Kernersville, NC
Pop: 51,136
27107 standard
Winston Salem, NC
Pop: 46,963
27106 standard
Winston Salem, NC
Pop: 45,015
27105 standard
Winston Salem, NC
Pop: 39,568
27103 standard
Winston Salem, NC
Pop: 33,208
27104 standard
Winston Salem, NC
Pop: 28,485

Related Areas

Forsyth County Winston Salem, NC North Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 27127 in? ▼
ZIP code 27127 (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 27127? ▼
ZIP code 27127 in Winston Salem, NC has a population of 34,138 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27127? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 27127 is $61,926, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27127? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 27127 is $219,600, which is 21% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27127? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 27127 is White at 45.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 22.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27127? ▼
ZIP code 27127 has 585 business establishments employing approximately 7,300 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27127? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27127 are: Retail trade (133), Construction (91), Other services (except public administration) (62). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27127? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27127 increased by 6.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 128%. 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 27127? ▼
In ZIP code 27127, 59.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.0% 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 27127? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27127 is 21.8 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 27127? ▼
In ZIP code 27127, approximately 65.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27127? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27127 is 12.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.