| ZIP Code | 27045 |
|---|---|
| City | Rural Hall |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Forsyth County |
| Area Code | 336/743 |
| Elevation | 1,000 ft |
| Latitude | 36.234398 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -80.29607 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37067 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.6 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.39 |
| Below Poverty | 10.0% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 39.3% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 6.5% ▲ 33% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 88 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,868 (26.7%) |
| Some College | 1,127 (16.1%) |
| Associates | 1,166 (16.7%) |
| Bachelors | 851 (12.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,897 (27.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $70,345 ▼ 8% below avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $181,800 ▼ 35% below avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,077/mo ↑ 31% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,632 |
| Vacant Units | 413 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.39 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,632 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 413 |
| Owner Occupied | 79.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 20.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.39 |
ZIP code 27045 is located in Rural Hall, North Carolina, within Forsyth County. With a population of 10,086, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.6 years. Economically, 27045 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $70,345 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 27045 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $181,800 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,077 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 79.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 28% since 2019.
The population of 27045 is majority White (66.53%). Residents are moderately educated — 39.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 10.0%. Household income has grown by 32% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 27045 stands at 6.5%, which is above the national average. About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 27045 in Rural Hall, NC is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 10,086 residents, a median household income of $70,345, and a median home value of $181,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.