27105 ZIP Code
Winston-Salem, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 27105 |
| City/Town: | Winston-Salem |
| County: | Forsyth |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 41,043 |
| Median Household Income: | $34,873 |
| Per Capita Income: | $27,942 |
| Total Housing Units: | 18,148 |
| Median Home Value: | $128,000 |
| Land Area: | 33.7 sq miles
87.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 36.1619, -80.2343 |
Population Information (27105 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 41,043 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 19,750 | 48.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 21,293 | 51.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 33.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,458 | 8.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,886 | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,744 | 6.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,353 | 8.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,046 | 7.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,427 | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,271 | 10.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,602 | 11.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,810 | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,406 | 5.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,512 | 8.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,767 | 4.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 761 | 1.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (27105 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $128,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $809 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 18,148 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 14,917 | 82.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 3,231 | 17.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,474 | 50.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 7,443 | 49.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (27105 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 25,556 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 2,151 | 8.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 3,185 | 12.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 8,819 | 34.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,660 | 22.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,760 | 6.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,718 | 10.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,263 | 4.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 79.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 15.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (27105 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $34,873 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $49,933 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $46,069 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $27,942 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (27105 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 17,620 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 15,650 | 89.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,908 | 10.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 13,248 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 13,079 | 83.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,851 | 11.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 720 | 4.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (27105 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 11,668 | 28.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 24,319 | 59.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 251 | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 142 | 0.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 102 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,009 | 4.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,552 | 6.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,268 | 8.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 7,551 | 18.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 5,073 | 12.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 605 | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 35 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,838 | 4.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (27105 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 2,043 | 13.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,418 | 9.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,896 | 12.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 2,137 | 14.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,877 | 12.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,327 | 15.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,440 | 9.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,121 | 7.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 429 | 2.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 229 | 1.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (27105 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 12,120 | 77.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,549 | 9.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 368 | 2.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 177 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 269 | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 925 | 5.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (27105 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 66 | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,538 | 9.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,147 | 13.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 253 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,893 | 12.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 925 | 5.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 188 | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 748 | 4.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,552 | 9.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,950 | 25.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,066 | 6.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 859 | 5.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 465 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (27105 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 29.4% | 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 (27105 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 34,266 | 83.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 19,246 | 46.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 20,029 | 48.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 6,149 | 15.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (27105 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,335 | 69.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,268 | 35.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,061 | 20.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,582 | 10.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 526 | 3.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 4,221 | 28.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (27105 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 12,541 | 69.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 151 | 0.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 641 | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 960 | 5.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,553 | 8.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 998 | 5.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 577 | 3.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 727 | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (27105 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 20 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 926 | 5.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,687 | 9.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,667 | 9.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,009 | 11.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,012 | 16.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 3,327 | 18.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,969 | 16.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,203 | 6.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,328 | 7.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (27105 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 211 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,974 | 10.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,525 | 30.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 8,440 | 46.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,724 | 9.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 274 | 1.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (27105 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,361 | 22.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 523 | 3.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 9,655 | 64.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,093 | 7.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 53 | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 64 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 156 | 1.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (27105 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 2,471 | 16.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,278 | 35.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,963 | 26.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,205 | 21.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (27105 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 886 | 11.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,834 | 24.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,727 | 23.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,814 | 24.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 741 | 9.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 259 | 3.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 128 | 1.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 85 | 1.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (27105 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,055 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $379 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $809 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.84 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.57 | 2.38 |
Households (27105 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 14,917 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,651 | 31.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,805 | 12.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,050 | 20.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 6,468 | 43.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,082 | 34.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,644 | 31.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.70 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.52 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (27105 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,054 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 7,363 | 48.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,501 | 36.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 392 | 2.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,301 | 8.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 7,641 | 50.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (27105 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 10,406 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 641 | 6.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 488 | 4.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,518 | 43.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,916 | 28.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,843 | 17.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (27105 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 29,624 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,847 | 6.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 40,415 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 6,052 | 15.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 573 | 9.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,503 | 57.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,976 | 32.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (27105 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 36,046 | 87.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,380 | 10.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,742 | 62.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,556 | 35.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 797 | 18.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 82 | 1.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (27105 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 37,376 | 91.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 376 | 0.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,667 | 975.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,667 | 975.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,667 | 975.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 167 | 44.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 187 | 49.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 3,130 | 832.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (27105 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 37,585 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 31,304 | 83.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 6,281 | 16.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 5,788 | 15.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 168 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 178 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 147 | 0.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (27105 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 14,917 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 13,392 | 89.8% | 89.4% |
Winston-Salem, NC27105