27104 ZIP Code
Winston-Salem, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 27104 |
| City/Town: | Winston-Salem |
| County: | Forsyth |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 30,256 |
| Median Household Income: | $75,592 |
| Per Capita Income: | $45,104 |
| Total Housing Units: | 14,860 |
| Median Home Value: | $312,200 |
| Land Area: | 12.4 sq miles
32.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 36.0907, -80.3315 |
Population Information (27104 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 30,256 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 13,851 | 45.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 16,405 | 54.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 44.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,505 | 5.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,502 | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,675 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,914 | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,363 | 4.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,106 | 13.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,350 | 11.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,428 | 14.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,267 | 7.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,096 | 6.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,319 | 11.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,891 | 6.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 840 | 2.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (27104 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $312,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,070 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 14,860 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 13,645 | 91.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,215 | 8.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,167 | 59.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,478 | 40.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (27104 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 22,297 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 574 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 437 | 2.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,296 | 19.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,106 | 13.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,400 | 6.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,729 | 30.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 5,755 | 25.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 56.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (27104 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $75,592 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $128,189 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $106,149 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $45,104 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (27104 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 15,196 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 14,411 | 94.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 770 | 5.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,961 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,763 | 81.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,721 | 11.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 815 | 5.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 112 | 0.8% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (27104 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 23,606 | 78.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,121 | 10.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 17 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,327 | 4.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 711 | 2.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,474 | 4.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,691 | 5.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,073 | 6.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 725 | 2.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 317 | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 89 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 942 | 3.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (27104 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 845 | 6.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 232 | 1.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,115 | 8.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 944 | 6.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,769 | 13.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,850 | 13.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,396 | 10.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,305 | 16.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,044 | 7.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,145 | 15.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (27104 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 11,304 | 78.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 856 | 5.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 51 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 165 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 221 | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,725 | 12.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 18.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (27104 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 116 | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 399 | 2.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,523 | 10.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 388 | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,432 | 9.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 401 | 2.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 254 | 1.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,498 | 10.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,871 | 13.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,579 | 31.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 937 | 6.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 593 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 420 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (27104 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.1% | 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 (27104 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 28,362 | 93.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 23,405 | 77.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,853 | 29.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,553 | 5.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (27104 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,137 | 74.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,627 | 33.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,217 | 23.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 491 | 3.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 105 | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 831 | 6.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (27104 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,489 | 57.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 985 | 6.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 139 | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 585 | 3.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,300 | 8.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 2,288 | 15.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,029 | 6.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 45 | 0.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (27104 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 507 | 3.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,045 | 7.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,829 | 12.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 3,954 | 26.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,546 | 17.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,722 | 11.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,834 | 12.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 425 | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 986 | 6.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (27104 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 81 | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,035 | 13.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,558 | 30.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,625 | 31.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,702 | 18.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 859 | 5.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (27104 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,685 | 41.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 98 | 0.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 7,263 | 53.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 525 | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 14 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 13 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 47 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (27104 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,018 | 7.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,183 | 38.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,097 | 37.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,347 | 17.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (27104 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 105 | 1.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 327 | 4.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,179 | 14.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,009 | 12.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,284 | 15.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,271 | 27.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,531 | 18.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 461 | 5.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (27104 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,889 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $548 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,070 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.47 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.77 | 2.38 |
Households (27104 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 13,645 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,152 | 45.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,372 | 17.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,459 | 18.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,589 | 33.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,246 | 23.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,260 | 31.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.19 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.91 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (27104 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,496 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,762 | 32.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,303 | 54.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 361 | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,017 | 8.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,018 | 35.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (27104 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,654 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 348 | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 314 | 4.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,578 | 38.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,601 | 24.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,813 | 27.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (27104 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 24,393 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,536 | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 29,915 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,468 | 11.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 234 | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,542 | 44.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,692 | 48.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (27104 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 25,205 | 83.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,795 | 15.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,784 | 58.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,850 | 38.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 948 | 19.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 161 | 3.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (27104 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 27,202 | 89.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 382 | 1.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,054 | 799.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,054 | 799.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,054 | 799.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 282 | 73.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 303 | 79.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 17 | 4.5% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,080 | 282.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 46 | 12.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (27104 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 28,751 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 24,903 | 86.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,848 | 13.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,567 | 5.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,532 | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 477 | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 272 | 0.9% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (27104 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 13,645 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 13,125 | 96.2% | 89.4% |
Winston-Salem, NC27104