| ZIP Code | 27103 |
|---|---|
| City | Winston-Salem |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Forsyth County |
| Area Code | 336/743 |
| Elevation | 807 ft |
| Latitude | 36.05823 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -80.321496 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37067 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.7 yrs ↑ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.09 |
| Below Poverty | 12.8% ▲ 28% above avg |
| College Grads | 53.9% ▲ 39% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.0% ▼ 38% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 239 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,841 (17%) |
| Some College | 2,486 (11%) |
| Associates | 3,853 (17.1%) |
| Bachelors | 2,725 (12.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 9,454 (41.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $66,582 ▼ 13% below avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $220,600 ▼ 21% below avg ↑ 37% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,113/mo ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 17,884 |
| Vacant Units | 1,728 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.09 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 17,884 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,728 |
| Owner Occupied | 54.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 45.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.09 |
ZIP code 27103 is located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, within Forsyth County. With a population of 33,978, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.7 years. Economically, 27103 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $66,582 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 27103 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $220,600 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,113 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (54.3%) and renters (45.7%). Median home values have increased by 37% since 2019.
The population of 27103 is majority White (64.40%). Residents are well-educated — 53.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 12.8%. Household income has grown by 32% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 27103 stands at 3.0%, which is below the national average. About 16% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 73%.
Overall, ZIP code 27103 in Winston-Salem, NC is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a middle-aged community. With 33,978 residents, a median household income of $66,582, and a median home value of $220,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.