| ZIP Code | 27050 |
|---|---|
| City | Tobaccoville |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Forsyth County |
| Area Code | 336/743 |
| Elevation | 847 ft |
| Latitude | 36.226442 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -80.409707 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37067 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 49.1 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.40 |
| Below Poverty | 6.1% ▼ 39% below avg |
| College Grads | 38.1% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 3.9% ▼ 20% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 94 (3.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 840 (34.4%) |
| Some College | 210 (8.6%) |
| Associates | 369 (15.1%) |
| Bachelors | 376 (15.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 555 (22.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $85,820 ▲ 12% above avg ↑ 54% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $185,800 ▼ 33% below avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $856/mo ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,729 |
| Vacant Units | 184 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.40 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,729 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 184 |
| Owner Occupied | 84.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 15.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.40 |
ZIP code 27050 is located in Tobaccoville, North Carolina, within Forsyth County. With a population of 3,701, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 49.1 years. Economically, 27050 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $85,820 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 27050 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $185,800 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $856 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 84.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 26% since 2019.
The population of 27050 is primarily White (86.76%). Residents are moderately educated — 38.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.1%. Household income has grown by 54% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 27050 stands at 3.9%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 81%.
Overall, ZIP code 27050 in Tobaccoville, NC is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,701 residents, a median household income of $85,820, and a median home value of $185,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.