| ZIP Code | 27105 |
|---|---|
| City | Winston-Salem |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Forsyth County |
| Area Code | 336/743 |
| Elevation | 984 ft |
| Latitude | 36.161886 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -80.23431 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37067 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.2 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.71 |
| Below Poverty | 27.4% ▲ 174% above avg |
| College Grads | 29.0% ▼ 25% below avg |
| Unemployment | 9.7% ▲ 98% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 953 (4.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 7,620 (34.6%) |
| Some College | 3,187 (14.5%) |
| Associates | 3,859 (17.5%) |
| Bachelors | 1,927 (8.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,454 (20.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $41,580 ▼ 46% below avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $151,300 ▼ 46% below avg ↑ 53% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $888/mo ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 18,130 |
| Vacant Units | 3,112 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.71 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 18,130 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 3,112 |
| Owner Occupied | 54.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 45.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.71 |
ZIP code 27105 is located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, within Forsyth County. With a population of 41,257, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.2 years. Economically, 27105 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $41,580 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 27105 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $151,300 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $888 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (54.4%) and renters (45.6%). Median home values have increased by 53% since 2019.
The population of 27105 is majority Black (56.16%). Residents are moderately educated — 29.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 27.4%. Household income has grown by 26% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 27105 stands at 9.7%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 76%.
Overall, ZIP code 27105 in Winston-Salem, NC is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 41,257 residents, a median household income of $41,580, and a median home value of $151,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.