27127 ZIP Code
Winston-Salem, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 27127 |
| City/Town: | Winston-Salem |
| County: | Forsyth |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 41,958 |
| Median Household Income: | $60,235 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,851 |
| Total Housing Units: | 17,544 |
| Median Home Value: | $168,900 |
| Land Area: | 29.4 sq miles
76.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 36.0207, -80.2798 |
Population Information (27127 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 41,958 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 19,477 | 46.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 22,481 | 53.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 35.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,826 | 6.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,778 | 6.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,302 | 7.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,054 | 7.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,601 | 6.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,902 | 14.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,223 | 12.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,662 | 13.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,499 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,541 | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,621 | 8.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,436 | 3.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 513 | 1.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (27127 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $168,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,002 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 17,544 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 16,140 | 92.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,404 | 8.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 10,369 | 64.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,771 | 35.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (27127 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 27,397 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,498 | 5.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,542 | 9.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,583 | 27.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,485 | 20.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,738 | 10.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,818 | 17.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,733 | 10.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 85.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 27.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (27127 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $60,235 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $69,369 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $69,246 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,851 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (27127 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 21,568 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 20,527 | 95.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 925 | 4.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 10,612 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 16,302 | 79.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,818 | 13.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,407 | 6.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (27127 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 23,861 | 56.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 10,148 | 24.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 65 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 742 | 1.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 18 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,935 | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 4,189 | 10.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 6,195 | 14.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 9,213 | 22.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 5,550 | 13.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 500 | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 150 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 3,013 | 7.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (27127 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 985 | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 633 | 3.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,079 | 6.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,775 | 11.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,167 | 13.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,494 | 21.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,538 | 15.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,592 | 16.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 515 | 3.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 362 | 2.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (27127 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 15,232 | 74.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,591 | 12.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 26 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 248 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 298 | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,909 | 9.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (27127 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 47 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,579 | 7.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,315 | 11.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 393 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,260 | 11.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,100 | 5.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 183 | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,118 | 5.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,320 | 11.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,281 | 25.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,894 | 9.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,137 | 5.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 900 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (27127 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 15.1% | 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 (27127 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 36,976 | 88.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 25,283 | 60.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 15,995 | 38.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 4,866 | 11.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (27127 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 13,083 | 81.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,635 | 28.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,971 | 18.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 676 | 4.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 308 | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,591 | 16.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (27127 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 12,049 | 68.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,157 | 6.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 203 | 1.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 750 | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 965 | 5.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,315 | 7.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 512 | 2.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 593 | 3.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (27127 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 56 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,147 | 12.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 4,144 | 23.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,824 | 16.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,046 | 11.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,704 | 9.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 956 | 5.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,893 | 10.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 544 | 3.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,230 | 7.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (27127 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 151 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,045 | 6.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,969 | 28.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 9,633 | 54.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,516 | 8.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 230 | 1.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (27127 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,117 | 31.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 376 | 2.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 9,655 | 59.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 862 | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 56 | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 74 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (27127 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 547 | 3.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,964 | 37.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,369 | 39.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,260 | 20.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (27127 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 544 | 5.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,272 | 12.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,243 | 21.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,718 | 26.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,570 | 24.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 765 | 7.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 188 | 1.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 69 | 0.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (27127 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,167 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $380 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,002 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.62 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.44 | 2.38 |
Households (27127 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 16,140 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,952 | 43.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,709 | 16.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,716 | 16.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,245 | 32.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,080 | 31.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,181 | 25.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.56 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.26 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (27127 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,168 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,832 | 38.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,461 | 49.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 275 | 1.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,137 | 7.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 6,797 | 44.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (27127 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 11,107 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 484 | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 692 | 6.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,711 | 42.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,399 | 21.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,821 | 25.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (27127 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 31,138 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,092 | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 41,842 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,282 | 12.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 283 | 5.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,066 | 58.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,933 | 36.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (27127 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 34,695 | 82.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 6,586 | 15.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 4,266 | 64.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,272 | 34.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 911 | 13.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 48 | 0.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (27127 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 37,152 | 88.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 704 | 1.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,806 | 682.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,806 | 682.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,806 | 682.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 181 | 25.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 164 | 23.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 19 | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 3,764 | 534.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (27127 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 39,132 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 30,454 | 77.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 8,678 | 22.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 7,448 | 19.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 553 | 1.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 440 | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 237 | 0.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (27127 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 16,140 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 15,443 | 95.7% | 89.4% |
Winston-Salem, NC27127