27101 ZIP Code
Winston-Salem, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 27101 |
| City/Town: | Winston-Salem |
| County: | Forsyth |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 20,831 |
| Median Household Income: | $44,798 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,927 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,430 |
| Median Home Value: | $192,400 |
| Land Area: | 12.5 sq miles
32.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 36.1108, -80.2004 |
Population Information (27101 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 20,831 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,314 | 49.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 10,517 | 50.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 33.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,035 | 5.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,240 | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,029 | 4.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 909 | 4.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,423 | 11.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,107 | 19.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,265 | 10.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,405 | 11.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,420 | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,541 | 7.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,587 | 7.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 668 | 3.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 202 | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (27101 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $192,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $877 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,430 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,518 | 83.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,912 | 16.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,207 | 33.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,311 | 66.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (27101 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 14,195 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 442 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,085 | 7.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,034 | 28.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,682 | 18.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,075 | 7.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,650 | 18.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,227 | 15.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 34.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (27101 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $44,798 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $66,219 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $56,667 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,927 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (27101 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 10,369 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,448 | 91.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 909 | 8.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,074 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,064 | 85.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 894 | 9.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 490 | 5.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (27101 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 8,622 | 41.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 9,941 | 47.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 43 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 391 | 1.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 626 | 3.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,208 | 5.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,050 | 5.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,757 | 13.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,286 | 6.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 638 | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 34 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 799 | 3.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (27101 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 902 | 9.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 862 | 9.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,250 | 13.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,068 | 11.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,228 | 12.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,502 | 15.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,040 | 10.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 752 | 7.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 379 | 4.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 535 | 5.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (27101 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,565 | 69.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 666 | 7.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 350 | 3.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 502 | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 128 | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,059 | 11.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 17.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (27101 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 64 | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 569 | 6.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,288 | 13.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 143 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 745 | 7.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 334 | 3.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 59 | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 590 | 6.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,260 | 13.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,835 | 30.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 949 | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 298 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 314 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (27101 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 23.1% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (27101 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 16,845 | 80.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 11,382 | 54.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,979 | 33.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,212 | 15.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (27101 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,949 | 73.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,556 | 26.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,539 | 16.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 636 | 6.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 104 | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,820 | 19.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (27101 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,654 | 40.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 365 | 3.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 367 | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,005 | 8.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 837 | 7.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 730 | 6.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 3,317 | 29.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 155 | 1.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (27101 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 62 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,132 | 9.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,053 | 9.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 795 | 7.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,113 | 9.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,560 | 13.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,511 | 13.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,021 | 8.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 668 | 5.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,515 | 22.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (27101 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 512 | 4.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 3,162 | 27.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,933 | 34.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,819 | 24.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 852 | 7.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 152 | 1.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (27101 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,265 | 23.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 215 | 2.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,701 | 70.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 182 | 1.9% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 9 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 59 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 80 | 0.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (27101 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,738 | 18.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,462 | 46.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,371 | 24.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 947 | 9.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (27101 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 196 | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 399 | 12.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 437 | 13.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 682 | 21.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 723 | 22.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 561 | 17.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 203 | 6.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 6 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (27101 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,378 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $444 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $877 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.52 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.78 | 2.38 |
Households (27101 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,518 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,121 | 22.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 698 | 7.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,083 | 32.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,537 | 37.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,786 | 18.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,019 | 21.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.03 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.25 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (27101 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,850 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,779 | 54.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,529 | 28.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 219 | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,060 | 12.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,458 | 50.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (27101 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,084 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 262 | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 167 | 3.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,859 | 36.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 578 | 11.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,218 | 43.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (27101 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 17,116 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 747 | 4.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 20,057 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,755 | 13.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 96 | 3.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,661 | 60.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 998 | 36.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (27101 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 16,910 | 81.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,706 | 17.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,860 | 50.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,773 | 47.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 762 | 20.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 73 | 2.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (27101 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 19,381 | 93.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 223 | 1.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,450 | 650.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,450 | 650.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,450 | 650.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 83 | 37.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 83 | 37.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 36 | 16.1% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 837 | 375.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 86 | 38.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (27101 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 19,796 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 16,855 | 85.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,941 | 14.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,271 | 11.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 448 | 2.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 177 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 45 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (27101 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,518 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,811 | 92.6% | 89.4% |
Winston-Salem, NC27101