Kernersville, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27284
Forsyth County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 51,136
- 247/sq mi High-density area
- $82,461
- Median income Near-median income area
- $283,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 34.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Kernersville pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.
- Top 35%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 36%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 247
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27284 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 27284 (Kernersville, NC) rose +6.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 208.8 in 2023 to 223.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 27284 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kernersville, Forsyth County, North Carolina, with 51,136 residents across 206.9 square miles, a density of 247 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27284 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $82,461 (19% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,374. The poverty rate is 9.1%, with unemployment at 3.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $283,600 (9% above the average North Carolina ZIP) and median rent is $1,153; 73.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.5, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Forsyth County, so 27284 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 27284
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kernersville, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27284.
- Construction
Construction
219 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
177 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
155 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
122 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
120 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 27284, Kernersville, 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
51,136
Population
206.9
Area (sq mi)
247
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27284?
42.5
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
7.9%
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?
$82,461
Median Household Income
+19% vs state ZIP avg
$43,374
Per Capita Income
9.1%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
24.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 27284 ranks nationally
Kernersville, NC household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$82,461 Top 35% higher than 65% 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
25,921housing units
25,921
Total Housing Units
24,410
Occupied Units
1,511
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$283,600
Median Home Value
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$1,153
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)
223
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+123%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 27284 have increased 6.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +123% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.5% | 140 |
| 2021 | +13.8% | 160 |
| 2022 | +17.1% | 187 |
| 2023 | +11.6% | 209 |
| 2024 | +6.8% | 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 1,444 business establishments in ZIP 27284, employing approximately 22,671 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,045,062,000.
1,444
Businesses
22,671
Employees
$1.0B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 219 | 15.2% |
| Retail trade | 177 | 12.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 155 | 10.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 122 | 8.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 120 | 8.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 110 | 7.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 104 | 7.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 104 | 7.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 80 | 5.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 68 | 4.7% |
| Manufacturing | 62 | 4.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 61 | 4.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 25 | 1.7% |
| Educational services | 16 | 1.1% |
| Information | 14 | 1.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.2% |
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 27284 vs 27235 →
ZIP 27284 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27284
Kernersville (27284)
51,136 residents
- 27107
Winston Salem (27107)
46,963 residents
- 27265
High Point (27265)
46,690 residents
- 27101 18,901
Winston Salem (27101)
18,901 residents
- 27409 15,621
Greensboro (27409)
15,621 residents
- 27357 7,894
Stokesdale (27357)
7,894 residents
- 27051 7,369
Walkertown (27051)
7,369 residents
- 27310 6,710
Oak Ridge (27310)
6,710 residents
- 27235 4,136
Colfax (27235)
4,136 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27284 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27284 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27310
Oak Ridge (27310)
$165,898 median income
- 27235
Colfax (27235)
$101,173 median income
- 27284
Kernersville (27284)
$82,461 median income
- 27009
Belews Creek (27009)
$76,469 median income
- 27357
Stokesdale (27357)
$75,287 median income
- 27051
Walkertown (27051)
$74,804 median income
- 27265
High Point (27265)
$73,981 median income
- 27107 $60,729
Winston Salem (27107)
$60,729 median income
- 27409 $60,281
Greensboro (27409)
$60,281 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 27284 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27235 | Colfax, NC | 4,136 | 4.1 mi |
| 27009 | Belews Creek, NC | 2,647 | 7.9 mi |
| 27101 | Winston Salem, NC | 18,901 | 6.8 mi |
| 27310 | Oak Ridge, NC | 6,710 | 6.0 mi |
| 27051 | Walkertown, NC | 7,369 | 6.7 mi |
| 27265 | High Point, NC | 46,690 | 8.0 mi |
| 27409 | Greensboro, NC | 15,621 | 7.6 mi |
| 27110 | Winston Salem, NC | 2,127 | 8.5 mi |
| 27107 | Winston Salem, NC | 46,963 | 9.1 mi |
| 27357 | Stokesdale, NC | 7,894 | 11.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 27284, 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 (51,136 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 27284 in?
ZIP code 27284 (Kernersville) 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 27284?
ZIP code 27284 in Kernersville, NC has a population of 51,136 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27284?
The median household income in ZIP 27284 is $82,461, which is 8% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27284?
The median home value in ZIP 27284 is $283,600, which is 2% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27284?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27284 is White at 70.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27284?
ZIP code 27284 has 1,444 business establishments employing approximately 22,671 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27284?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27284 are: Construction (219), Retail trade (177), Other services (except public administration) (155). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27284?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27284 increased by 6.8% 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 27284?
In ZIP code 27284, 60.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.2% 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 27284?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27284 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 27284?
In ZIP code 27284, approximately 73.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27284?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27284 is 9.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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