| ZIP Code | 27101 |
|---|---|
| City | Winston-Salem |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Forsyth County |
| Area Code | 336/743 |
| Elevation | 865 ft |
| Latitude | 36.11085 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -80.20043 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37067 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 33.7 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.02 |
| Below Poverty | 23.6% ▲ 136% above avg |
| College Grads | 46.4% ▲ 20% above avg |
| Unemployment | 7.3% ▲ 49% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 167 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,561 (26.7%) |
| Some College | 1,363 (10.2%) |
| Associates | 2,066 (15.5%) |
| Bachelors | 1,342 (10.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,849 (36.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $44,611 ▼ 42% below avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $201,500 ▼ 28% below avg ↑ 51% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $970/mo ↑ 36% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 11,958 |
| Vacant Units | 1,838 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.02 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 11,958 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,838 |
| Owner Occupied | 33.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 66.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.02 |
ZIP code 27101 is located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, within Forsyth County. With a population of 21,881, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 33.7 years. Economically, 27101 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $44,611 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 27101 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $201,500 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $970 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 66.6% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 51% since 2019.
The population of 27101 is racially diverse, with Black as the largest group at 40.5%. Residents are well-educated — 46.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 23.6%. Household income has grown by 29% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 27101 stands at 7.3%, which is above the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 70%.
Overall, ZIP code 27101 in Winston-Salem, NC is characterized as working-class, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 21,881 residents, a median household income of $44,611, and a median home value of $201,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.