| ZIP Code | 27040 |
|---|---|
| City | Pfafftown |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Forsyth County |
| Area Code | 336/743 |
| Elevation | 887 ft |
| Latitude | 36.169312 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -80.393045 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37067 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.9 yrs ↓ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.64 |
| Below Poverty | 8.3% ▼ 17% below avg |
| College Grads | 55.4% ▲ 43% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.0% ▼ 18% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 132 (1.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,554 (19.2%) |
| Some College | 784 (9.7%) |
| Associates | 1,135 (14%) |
| Bachelors | 1,038 (12.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,440 (42.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $92,365 ▲ 21% above avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $259,100 ≈ Avg ↑ 39% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,530/mo ↑ 47% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 5,366 |
| Vacant Units | 609 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.64 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 5,366 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 609 |
| Owner Occupied | 91.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 8.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.64 |
ZIP code 27040 is located in Pfafftown, North Carolina, within Forsyth County. With a population of 12,574, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.9 years. Economically, 27040 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $92,365 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 27040 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $259,100 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,530 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 91.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 39% since 2019.
The population of 27040 is primarily White (70.26%). Residents are well-educated — 55.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.3%. Household income has grown by 24% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 27040 stands at 4.0%, which is below the national average. About 17% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 73%.
Overall, ZIP code 27040 in Pfafftown, NC is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 12,574 residents, a median household income of $92,365, and a median home value of $259,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.