City

Kernersville, NC

2 ZIP codes  ·  Forsyth County  ·  North Carolina

👥57,119Population
💰$80,739Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂42.1Median Age
🏠$259,500Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓46.4%College Grads▲ 20% above avg
📊4.5%Unemployment▼ 8% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 70.7%Hispanic: 10.8%Black: 12.8%Asian: 2.7%Other: 2.6%Race
White70.7%
Hispanic10.8%
Black12.8%
Asian2.7%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
28%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty8.3% ▼ 17% below avg
College Grads46.4% ▲ 20% above avg
Unemployment4.5% ▼ 8% below avg
No HS Diploma392 (1.1%)
HS Graduate9,638 (25.9%)
Some College4,563 (12.2%)
Associates5,396 (14.5%)
Bachelors4,547 (12.2%)
Graduate Degree12,720 (34.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 25.9%Some College: 12.2%Associates: 14.5%Bachelors: 12.2%Graduate: 34.1%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad25.9%
Some College12.2%
Associates14.5%
Bachelors12.2%
Graduate34.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.1%Renter: 27.9%Tenure
Owner72.1%
Renter27.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
33%
$300k–$500k
30%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$80,739 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$259,500 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,086/mo
Total Housing Units25,168
Vacant Units1,609

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
49%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
58%
About Kernersville, NC

Kernersville is a city in North Carolina, located in Forsyth County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 57,119 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.1 years.

Economically, Kernersville is a middle-income community. The median household income of $80,739 is near the national average. Approximately 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Kernersville is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $259,500, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,086 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Kernersville is well-educated. 46.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (70.72%).

Kernersville, NC offers residents above-average earning potential within North Carolina. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Kernersville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27284 57,119 $80,739 $259,500 $1,086 4.5% 46.4% 72.1%

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