27040 ZIP Code — Pfafftown, NC

Forsyth County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27040 is located in Pfafftown, North Carolina, within Forsyth County. It covers approximately 26.39 square miles and serves a population of 12,778 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 336.

About ZIP code 27040

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $236,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $92,441. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 44% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 27040 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

12,778

population

26.39

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27040 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27040

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27040. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pfafftown	Acceptable
Pfafftown	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27106 Winston Salem (3.2 mi) 27104 Winston Salem (5.3 mi) 27050 Tobaccoville (5.6 mi) 27023 Lewisville (5.9 mi) 27109 Winston Salem (6 mi) 27099 Rural Hall (7.3 mi) 27094 Rural Hall (7.3 mi) 27098 Rural Hall (7.3 mi) 27045 Rural Hall (7.3 mi) 27105 Winston Salem (7.7 mi) 27103 Winston Salem (8.1 mi) 27198 Winston Salem (8.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	12,778
Population density	484 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	067

Geography
Land area	26.39 sq mi
Water area	0.33 sq mi
Latitude	36.1607
Longitude	-80.3786
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	336

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.8%	46.1%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	27.6%	30.2%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	32.1%	18.3%	19.1%
Over $200k	6.5%	5.4%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

12,778

Population

484

People per sq mi

42.9

Median age

$92,441

Median household income

$43,982

Per capita income

$236,300

Median home value

$1,009

Median monthly rent

92.1%

Home ownership

7.1%

Poverty rate

3.6%

Unemployment

5,027

Housing units

43.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

414

Under 5

396

327

5–9

312

547

10–14

523

428

15–19

409

294

20–24

282

654

25–34

625

858

35–44

821

941

45–54

901

401

55–59

383

396

60–64

379

798

65–74

763

349

75–84

333

125

85+

119

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,017	23.6%
18 and over	9,761	76.4%
65 and over	2,487	19.5%
Median age	42.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 76.7%

Black or African American 12.5%

Two or more races 4.6%

Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

Asian 1.5%

Other race 1.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	10,073	76.7%
Black or African American	1,638	12.5%
Two or more races	600	4.6%
Hispanic or Latino	353	2.7%
Asian	201	1.5%
Other race	154	1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	112	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.8%	46.1%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	27.6%	30.2%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	32.1%	18.3%	19.1%
Over $200k	6.5%	5.4%	6.0%

Under $10k 2.9%

$10k–$15k 1.0%

$15k–$25k 7.0%

$25k–$35k 6.1%

$35k–$50k 10.3%

$50k–$75k 12.7%

$75k–$100k 12.4%

$100k–$150k 22.0%

$150k–$200k 13.2%

$200k+ 12.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.9%
$10k–$15k	1.0%
$15k–$25k	7.0%
$25k–$35k	6.1%
$35k–$50k	10.3%
$50k–$75k	12.7%
$75k–$100k	12.4%
$100k–$150k	22.0%
$150k–$200k	13.2%
$200k+	12.5%
Median income	$92,441

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.2%

$50k–$100k 5.4%

$100k–$150k 9.0%

$150k–$200k 20.0%

$200k–$300k 34.6%

$300k–$500k 19.8%

$500k–$1M 8.8%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$236,300
Median rent / month	$1,009
Owner occupied	92.1%
Renter occupied	7.9%
Vacant	12.2%
Single-family detached	92.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.7%
Mobile homes	4.6%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.65

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	15.2%
2000–2009	16.1%
1990–1999	11.7%
1980–1989	19.7%
1970–1979	13.7%
1960–1969	11.9%
1950–1959	8.5%
1940–1949	0.2%
1939 or earlier	2.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	2.3%
2 bedrooms	9.7%
3 bedrooms	60.5%
4 bedrooms	21.0%
5+ bedrooms	5.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.5%
1 vehicle	22.0%
2 vehicles	46.0%
3 or more	30.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	21.4%
Electricity	67.3%
Propane / LP gas	3.0%
Fuel oil	5.3%
Wood	2.2%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,154	66.5%
Cohabiting couple	194	4.1%
Male householder, no spouse	387	8.2%
Female householder, no spouse	1,006	21.2%
Households with children under 18	1,679	35.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,703	35.9%
Average household size	2.69

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.3%	15.1%
Married	62.5%	61.1%
Separated	2.1%	3.4%
Widowed	1.8%	9.2%
Divorced	4.3%	11.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 5.9%

HS graduate 20.1%

Some college, no degree 18.5%

Associate's degree 11.2%

Bachelor's degree 26.6%

Graduate / professional 16.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.3%
Bachelor's or higher	43.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	260	8.8%
Kindergarten	86	2.9%
Elementary school	1,313	44.6%
High school	756	25.7%
College / grad school	530	18.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.7%

Manufacturing 13.8%

Retail trade 12.2%

Finance & real estate 11.5%

Professional & management 11.3%

Construction 7.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.5%

Other services 5.4%

Transportation & utilities 2.3%

Public administration 2.3%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Information 1.2%

Agriculture & mining 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	52.1%
Service	9.8%
Sales & office	20.6%
Natural resources & construction	8.9%
Production & transportation	8.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.4%
Government	11.0%
Self-employed	5.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.7%
Carpool	6.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	13.0%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.7

Poverty

All people 7.1%

Under 18 years 11.4%

18 and over 5.8%

Married-couple families 3.2%

Female-led households 16.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.3%
Retirement income	33.2%
Supplemental Security	3.9%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.4%
High blood pressure	33.3%
High cholesterol	35.7%
Diabetes	9.8%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	8.3%
Arthritis	26.1%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	6.4%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.3%
Binge drinking	14.4%
No physical activity	17.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.8%
Depression	21.1%
Fair or poor health	11.5%
Poor mental health	12.8%
Poor physical health	9.7%
No health insurance	13.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.7%
Visited dentist	71.7%
Cholesterol screening	92.4%
Teeth loss	11.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	773	7.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.8%
Under 18	3.7%
18–64 years	8.2%
65 and over	32.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.8%
Public insurance	34.2%
No insurance	5.1%
Uninsured under 19	2.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	11,968	93.7%
Spanish	285	2.4%
Other Indo-European	245	2.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	20	0.2%
Other languages	20	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	12,268	96.0%
Born in same state	12,242	95.8%
Born in different state	7,692	60.2%
Foreign born	26	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	510	4.0%
Not a US citizen	256	50.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	2,345	18.4%
Arab	1,525	11.9%
Italian	1,334	10.4%
English	270	2.1%
German	39	0.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	29	0.2%
Polish	17	0.1%
Irish	16	0.1%
Dutch	11	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.1%
Internet access	97.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27040

What city is ZIP code 27040 in?

ZIP code 27040 is primarily assigned to Pfafftown, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27040 in?

ZIP code 27040 falls within Forsyth County, North Carolina.

Is ZIP code 27040 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 27040 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 27040 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 27040 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 27040?

ZIP code 27040 has an estimated population of 12,778 residents, with a density of 484 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 27040?

The median household income in ZIP code 27040 is $92,441, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 27040 in?

ZIP code 27040 observes the EST timezone.