City

Walkertown, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Forsyth County  ·  North Carolina

👥7,674Population
💰$70,825Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂39.7Median Age
🏠$193,900Median Home Value▼ 30% below avg
🎓33.1%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊8.3%Unemployment▲ 70% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.1% Female 48.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 75.6%Hispanic: 6.3%Black: 13.4%Other: 4.1%Race
White75.6%
Hispanic6.3%
Black13.4%
Other4.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
9%
25–44
27%
45–64
23%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.58
Below Poverty12.0% ▲ 20% above avg
College Grads33.1% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment8.3% ▲ 70% above avg
No HS Diploma106 (2.2%)
HS Graduate1,587 (33.4%)
Some College787 (16.5%)
Associates701 (14.7%)
Bachelors347 (7.3%)
Graduate Degree1,230 (25.9%)

Education

No HS: 2.2%HS Grad: 33.4%Some College: 16.5%Associates: 14.7%Bachelors: 7.3%Graduate: 25.9%Edu
No HS2.2%
HS Grad33.4%
Some College16.5%
Associates14.7%
Bachelors7.3%
Graduate25.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.9%Renter: 23.1%Tenure
Owner76.9%
Renter23.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
25%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,825 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$193,900 ▼ 30% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,151/mo
Total Housing Units3,365
Vacant Units392

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
60%
About Walkertown, NC

Walkertown is a city in North Carolina, located in Forsyth County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,674 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.7 years.

Economically, Walkertown is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,825 is near the national average. Approximately 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.3%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Walkertown is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $193,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,151 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Walkertown is moderately educated. 33.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (75.61%).

Walkertown, NC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Walkertown
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27051 7,674 $70,825 $193,900 $1,151 8.3% 33.1% 76.9%