27106 ZIP Code
Winston-Salem, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 27106 |
| City/Town: | Winston-Salem |
| County: | Forsyth |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 48,823 |
| Median Household Income: | $63,308 |
| Per Capita Income: | $36,389 |
| Total Housing Units: | 22,429 |
| Median Home Value: | $254,900 |
| Land Area: | 28.5 sq miles
73.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.3 sq miles
0.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 36.1439, -80.3232 |
Population Information (27106 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 48,823 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 23,297 | 47.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 25,526 | 52.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,636 | 5.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,545 | 5.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,827 | 7.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,323 | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,825 | 7.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,187 | 12.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,990 | 12.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,972 | 12.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,152 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,109 | 6.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,705 | 9.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,427 | 5.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,125 | 2.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (27106 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $254,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,006 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 22,429 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 19,583 | 87.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,846 | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 10,397 | 53.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 9,186 | 46.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (27106 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 32,667 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,103 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,674 | 5.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,676 | 17.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6,403 | 19.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,431 | 7.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 8,518 | 26.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 6,862 | 21.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 47.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (27106 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $63,308 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $101,253 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $91,071 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $36,389 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (27106 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 24,479 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 23,412 | 95.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,019 | 4.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 14,793 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 19,258 | 82.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,686 | 11.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,332 | 5.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 136 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (27106 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 27,425 | 56.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 14,159 | 29.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 76 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,590 | 3.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 4 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,443 | 5.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,126 | 6.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 4,778 | 9.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 6,360 | 13.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,873 | 5.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 814 | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 270 | 0.6% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,403 | 4.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (27106 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,097 | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 899 | 4.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,180 | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 2,069 | 10.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,525 | 12.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,321 | 17.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,602 | 13.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,292 | 11.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,355 | 6.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,243 | 11.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (27106 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 17,122 | 73.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,427 | 10.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 202 | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 319 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 410 | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,695 | 11.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (27106 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 64 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,151 | 4.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,735 | 11.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 460 | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,440 | 10.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,023 | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 427 | 1.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 2,055 | 8.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,586 | 11.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 7,320 | 31.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,859 | 7.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 812 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 480 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (27106 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 12.7% | 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 (27106 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 44,448 | 91.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 34,019 | 69.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 16,841 | 34.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 4,128 | 8.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (27106 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 15,231 | 77.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 6,458 | 33.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,839 | 24.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 574 | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 294 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,070 | 10.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (27106 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 12,060 | 53.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 950 | 4.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 188 | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,345 | 6.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 2,496 | 11.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 3,063 | 13.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,911 | 8.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 416 | 1.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (27106 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 230 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,490 | 6.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,374 | 10.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 4,326 | 19.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 4,478 | 20.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,774 | 16.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,367 | 10.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,620 | 11.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 286 | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 484 | 2.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (27106 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 611 | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 3,098 | 13.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,845 | 26.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,745 | 34.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,899 | 17.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,231 | 5.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (27106 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,871 | 35.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 329 | 1.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 11,621 | 59.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 590 | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 24 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 148 | 0.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (27106 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,116 | 5.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 7,591 | 38.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 7,312 | 37.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,564 | 18.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (27106 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 322 | 3.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 375 | 3.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,491 | 14.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,652 | 15.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,217 | 21.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,701 | 26.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,461 | 14.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 178 | 1.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (27106 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,631 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $556 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,006 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.76 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.04 | 2.38 |
Households (27106 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 19,583 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 8,362 | 42.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,924 | 14.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,533 | 18.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 6,440 | 32.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,552 | 28.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,849 | 29.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.42 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.19 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (27106 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 18,666 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 7,647 | 41.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 8,965 | 48.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 363 | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,523 | 8.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 7,547 | 40.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (27106 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 13,113 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 647 | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 626 | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,887 | 37.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,916 | 22.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 4,037 | 30.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (27106 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 37,817 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,379 | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 48,576 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,573 | 11.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 372 | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,751 | 49.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,450 | 44.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (27106 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 41,520 | 85.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 6,838 | 14.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,148 | 46.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,456 | 50.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,840 | 26.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 234 | 3.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (27106 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 44,510 | 91.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 414 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,313 | 1041.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,313 | 1041.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,313 | 1041.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 274 | 66.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 319 | 77.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 9 | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,445 | 590.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 48 | 11.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (27106 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 46,187 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 39,920 | 86.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 6,267 | 13.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 4,122 | 8.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 672 | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 896 | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 577 | 1.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (27106 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 19,583 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 18,760 | 95.8% | 89.4% |
Winston-Salem, NC27106