Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 0.65 |
| Below Poverty | 16.3% ▲ 63% above avg |
| College Grads | 46.8% ▲ 21% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.8% ▲ 19% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 2,900 (1.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 40,530 (24.9%) |
| Some College | 17,701 (10.9%) |
| Associates | 25,082 (15.4%) |
| Bachelors | 15,490 (9.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 60,941 (37.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $60,415 ▼ 21% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $224,648 ▼ 19% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,019/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 124,438 |
| Vacant Units | 13,887 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Winston-Salem is a city in North Carolina, located in Forsyth County. The city spans 25 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 275,105 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.81 years.
Economically, Winston-Salem is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,415 is below the national average. Approximately 16.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.8%, above the national average.
The real estate market in Winston-Salem is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $224,648, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,019 per month.
The population of Winston-Salem is well-educated. 46.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 47.1%.
Winston-Salem, NC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within North Carolina. Spread across 25 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.
| ZIP | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27101 | 21,881 | $44,611 | $201,500 | $970 | 7.3% | 46.4% | 33.4% |
| 27103 | 33,978 | $66,582 | $220,600 | $1,113 | 3.0% | 53.9% | 54.3% |
| 27104 | 31,184 | $77,056 | $329,300 | $1,135 | 4.1% | 65.0% | 60.3% |
| 27105 | 41,257 | $41,580 | $151,300 | $888 | 9.7% | 29.0% | 54.4% |
| 27106 | 49,296 | $66,091 | $286,000 | $1,090 | 5.1% | 57.7% | 52.9% |
| 27107 | 51,305 | $59,897 | $201,700 | $889 | 5.4% | 35.0% | 68.0% |
| 27127 | 41,450 | $63,822 | $189,900 | $1,088 | 3.8% | 43.9% | 65.2% |