27284 ZIP Code
Kernersville, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 27284 |
| City/Town: | Kernersville |
| County: | Forsyth |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 56,773 |
| Median Household Income: | $75,707 |
| Per Capita Income: | $45,937 |
| Total Housing Units: | 25,022 |
| Median Home Value: | $232,800 |
| Land Area: | 78.8 sq miles
204.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.6 sq miles
1.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 36.1161, -80.0819 |
Population Information (27284 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 56,773 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 27,457 | 48.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 29,316 | 51.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 41.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,865 | 5.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,912 | 5.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,882 | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,474 | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,767 | 6.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,736 | 11.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 6,989 | 12.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 7,586 | 13.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 4,350 | 7.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,678 | 6.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 6,499 | 11.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,883 | 5.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,152 | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (27284 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $232,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,011 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 25,022 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 23,410 | 93.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,612 | 6.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 16,644 | 71.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,766 | 28.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (27284 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 39,873 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 970 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,134 | 5.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 10,671 | 26.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 8,587 | 21.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 4,425 | 11.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 8,207 | 20.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,879 | 12.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 32.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (27284 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $75,707 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $94,491 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $96,012 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $45,937 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (27284 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 29,855 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 28,566 | 96.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,178 | 4.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 16,772 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 24,580 | 86.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,670 | 9.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,310 | 4.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 6 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (27284 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 43,431 | 76.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 7,056 | 12.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 126 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,599 | 2.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 32 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,271 | 4.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,258 | 4.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,593 | 6.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 5,918 | 10.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,457 | 4.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 826 | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 81 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,554 | 4.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (27284 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 756 | 3.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,050 | 4.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,589 | 6.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,651 | 7.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,344 | 10.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 4,151 | 17.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 3,308 | 14.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 4,666 | 19.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,004 | 8.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,891 | 8.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (27284 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 23,019 | 80.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,010 | 7.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 109 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 242 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 246 | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,575 | 9.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (27284 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 97 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,449 | 5.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 4,766 | 16.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 1,165 | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 3,137 | 11.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,915 | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 176 | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 2,092 | 7.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 3,140 | 11.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 6,360 | 22.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,313 | 8.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,302 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 654 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (27284 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.9% | 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 (27284 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 51,753 | 91.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 39,871 | 70.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 18,615 | 32.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 4,750 | 8.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (27284 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 18,029 | 77.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 7,750 | 33.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 6,389 | 27.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 784 | 3.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 333 | 1.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,753 | 7.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (27284 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 17,544 | 70.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 942 | 3.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 366 | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 548 | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,014 | 4.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,688 | 6.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,371 | 5.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,512 | 6.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 37 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (27284 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 264 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 3,291 | 13.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 4,708 | 18.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 4,532 | 18.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 3,553 | 14.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 4,404 | 17.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,819 | 7.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,275 | 5.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 382 | 1.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 794 | 3.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (27284 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 257 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,006 | 8.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,633 | 22.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 11,779 | 47.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 4,649 | 18.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 698 | 2.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (27284 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,230 | 26.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 490 | 2.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 15,660 | 66.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 782 | 3.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 8 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 58 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 11 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 24 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 147 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (27284 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 761 | 3.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,582 | 28.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 8,608 | 36.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 7,459 | 31.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (27284 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 1,020 | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 628 | 3.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,525 | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,938 | 17.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 5,936 | 35.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,689 | 22.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 845 | 5.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 63 | 0.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (27284 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,494 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $460 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,011 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.57 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.05 | 2.38 |
Households (27284 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 23,410 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 12,551 | 53.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 4,297 | 18.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,496 | 14.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 6,187 | 26.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 6,708 | 28.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 7,526 | 32.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.42 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.98 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (27284 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 22,945 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 7,350 | 32.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 12,915 | 56.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 491 | 2.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,829 | 8.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,547 | 24.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (27284 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 13,276 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 792 | 6.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 390 | 2.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 5,654 | 42.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 3,119 | 23.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,321 | 25.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (27284 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 44,529 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 3,229 | 7.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 56,503 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 7,025 | 12.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 340 | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,916 | 55.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,769 | 39.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (27284 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 49,680 | 87.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 6,580 | 11.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,642 | 40.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,910 | 59.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,493 | 22.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 28 | 0.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (27284 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 52,344 | 92.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 816 | 1.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,429 | 542.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,429 | 542.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,429 | 542.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 541 | 66.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 67 | 8.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,244 | 275.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 145 | 17.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (27284 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 53,908 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 47,840 | 88.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 6,068 | 11.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,963 | 7.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 914 | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,037 | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 154 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (27284 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 23,410 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 22,549 | 96.3% | 89.4% |
Kernersville, NC27284