27103 ZIP Code
Winston-Salem, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 27103 |
| City/Town: | Winston-Salem |
| County: | Forsyth |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 34,970 |
| Median Household Income: | $59,073 |
| Per Capita Income: | $40,137 |
| Total Housing Units: | 18,121 |
| Median Home Value: | $201,500 |
| Land Area: | 18.6 sq miles
48.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 36.0582, -80.3215 |
Population Information (27103 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 34,970 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 15,574 | 44.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 19,396 | 55.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,068 | 5.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,562 | 4.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,867 | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,033 | 5.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,047 | 5.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,347 | 18.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,941 | 14.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,048 | 11.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,080 | 5.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,080 | 5.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,104 | 8.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,959 | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 834 | 2.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (27103 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $201,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,042 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 18,121 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 16,252 | 89.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,869 | 10.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,561 | 52.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 7,691 | 47.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (27103 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 25,393 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 911 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,183 | 4.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,798 | 18.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,734 | 22.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,764 | 10.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,653 | 22.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,350 | 17.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 39.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (27103 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $59,073 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $76,621 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $74,801 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $40,137 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (27103 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 19,214 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 18,387 | 96.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 736 | 3.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,875 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 15,531 | 84.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,876 | 10.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 909 | 4.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 71 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (27103 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 23,554 | 67.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 5,859 | 16.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 214 | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,209 | 3.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 29 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,462 | 4.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,643 | 7.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,845 | 8.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 4,195 | 12.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,965 | 5.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 336 | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 122 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,772 | 5.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (27103 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 765 | 4.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 508 | 3.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,397 | 8.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,976 | 12.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,000 | 12.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,201 | 19.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,514 | 15.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,420 | 14.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 825 | 5.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 646 | 4.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (27103 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 13,654 | 74.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,469 | 8.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 105 | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 287 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 240 | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,486 | 13.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (27103 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 60 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 963 | 5.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,989 | 10.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 104 | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,924 | 10.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 833 | 4.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 142 | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,323 | 7.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,013 | 10.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,894 | 32.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,802 | 9.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 838 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 502 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (27103 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.8% | 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 (27103 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 30,533 | 87.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 23,711 | 67.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,085 | 31.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 4,113 | 11.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (27103 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 12,638 | 77.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,691 | 28.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,491 | 21.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 613 | 3.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 251 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,954 | 12.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (27103 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,839 | 54.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,609 | 8.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 110 | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 984 | 5.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,553 | 8.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 2,524 | 13.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,381 | 7.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 121 | 0.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (27103 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 25 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,419 | 7.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,918 | 16.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,206 | 12.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,734 | 9.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,512 | 19.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,058 | 11.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,697 | 9.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,196 | 6.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,356 | 7.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (27103 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 157 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,502 | 13.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 6,531 | 36.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,823 | 37.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,764 | 9.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 344 | 1.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (27103 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,153 | 37.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 190 | 1.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 9,284 | 57.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 494 | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 14 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 82 | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 7 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 28 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (27103 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,132 | 7.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,818 | 42.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,204 | 38.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,098 | 12.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (27103 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 194 | 2.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 471 | 5.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,569 | 18.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,993 | 23.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,850 | 33.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,268 | 14.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 156 | 1.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 60 | 0.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (27103 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,262 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $467 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,042 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.28 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.98 | 2.38 |
Households (27103 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 16,252 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,573 | 34.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,413 | 8.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,975 | 18.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 6,253 | 38.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,911 | 24.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,415 | 27.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.14 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.81 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (27103 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,805 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,143 | 40.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,806 | 45.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 405 | 3.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,067 | 8.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 6,294 | 49.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (27103 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,443 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 386 | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 374 | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,573 | 34.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,575 | 21.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,535 | 34.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (27103 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 28,281 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,513 | 5.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 34,646 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,174 | 12.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 456 | 10.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,807 | 43.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,911 | 45.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (27103 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 28,841 | 82.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,717 | 16.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,881 | 50.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,531 | 44.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,470 | 25.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 305 | 5.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (27103 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 30,819 | 88.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 522 | 1.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,151 | 795.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,151 | 795.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,151 | 795.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 496 | 95.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 690 | 132.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,994 | 382.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 37 | 7.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (27103 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 32,902 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 26,905 | 81.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,997 | 18.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,413 | 10.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 728 | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 998 | 3.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 858 | 2.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (27103 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 16,252 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 15,423 | 94.9% | 89.4% |
Winston-Salem, NC27103