City

Pfafftown, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Forsyth County  ·  North Carolina

👥12,574Population
💰$92,365Median HH Income▲ 21% above avg
🎂42.9Median Age
🏠$259,100Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓55.4%College Grads▲ 43% above avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 18% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 70.3%Hispanic: 8.2%Black: 16.1%Asian: 1.9%Other: 3.5%Race
White70.3%
Hispanic8.2%
Black16.1%
Asian1.9%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
17%
18–24
6%
25–44
24%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.64
Below Poverty8.3% ▼ 17% below avg
College Grads55.4% ▲ 43% above avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 18% below avg
No HS Diploma132 (1.6%)
HS Graduate1,554 (19.2%)
Some College784 (9.7%)
Associates1,135 (14%)
Bachelors1,038 (12.8%)
Graduate Degree3,440 (42.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 19.2%Some College: 9.7%Associates: 14%Bachelors: 12.8%Graduate: 42.6%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad19.2%
Some College9.7%
Associates14.0%
Bachelors12.8%
Graduate42.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.5%Renter: 8.5%Tenure
Owner91.5%
Renter8.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
34%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$92,365 ▲ 21% above avg
Median Home Value$259,100 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,530/mo
Total Housing Units5,366
Vacant Units609

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
19%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
47%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
60%
About Pfafftown, NC

Pfafftown is a city in North Carolina, located in Forsyth County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,574 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.9 years.

Economically, Pfafftown is a middle-income community. The median household income of $92,365 is above the national average. Approximately 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Pfafftown is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $259,100, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,530 per month. Homeownership is high at 91.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pfafftown is well-educated. 55.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (70.26%).

Pfafftown, NC offers residents above-average earning potential within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Pfafftown
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27040 12,574 $92,365 $259,100 $1,530 4.0% 55.4% 91.5%