27109 ZIP Code — Winston Salem, NC
Forsyth County, North Carolina
ZIP code 27109 is located in Winston Salem, North Carolina, within Forsyth County. It covers approximately 0.30 square miles and serves a population of 2,547 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 336/743.
About ZIP code 27109
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types.
The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 12 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 23% of workers work from home.
2,547
population
0.30
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
27109 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 27109
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27109. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Winston Salem | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
27198 Winston Salem (2.7 mi)
27199 Winston Salem (2.8 mi)
27106 Winston Salem (2.8 mi)
27111 Winston Salem (2.9 mi)
27105 Winston Salem (3 mi)
27104 Winston Salem (3.6 mi)
27110 Winston Salem (4.2 mi)
27101 Winston Salem (4.4 mi)
27150 Winston Salem (4.4 mi)
27152 Winston Salem (4.5 mi)
27155 Winston Salem (4.5 mi)
27157 Winston Salem (4.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 2,547 |
| Population density | 8,490 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 37 |
| County FIPS | 067 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.30 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 36.1333 |
| Longitude | -80.2772 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 336/743 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Demographics & statistics
2,547
Population
8,490
People per sq mi
19.8
Median age
$0
Median household income
$4,355
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
0.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
7.9%
Unemployment
0
Housing units
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
568
15–19
913
409
20–24
657
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 18 and over | 2,547 | 100.0% |
| 65 and over | 0 | 0.0% |
| Median age | 19.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
67%
Black or African American
18.6%
Asian
11.7%
Two or more races
1.8%
Hispanic or Latino
0.5%
Other race
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,714 | 67% |
| Black or African American | 475 | 18.6% |
| Asian | 299 | 11.7% |
| Two or more races | 46 | 1.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 | 0.5% |
| Other race | 13 | 0.5% |
Household income
Housing
Home values
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 0.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
| Single-family detached | 0.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 0.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 0.00 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 0.0% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 0 | 0.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 0 | 0.0% |
| Average household size | 0.00 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 98.3% | 100.0% |
| Married | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
0.0%
Some college, no degree
0.0%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 0.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 0.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 2,547 | 100.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
62.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
17.1%
Retail trade
12.7%
Information
2.2%
Professional & management
2.2%
Public administration
1.9%
Finance & real estate
1.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 29.8% |
| Service | 35.6% |
| Sales & office | 32.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 2.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 94.3% |
| Government | 5.7% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 9.7% |
| Carpool | 2.1% |
| Public transit | 2.4% |
| Walk | 62.4% |
| Work from home | 23.4% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 12.4 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 0.0% |
| Retirement income | 0.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 18.5% |
| High blood pressure | 7.9% |
| High cholesterol | 9.0% |
| Diabetes | 1.0% |
| Heart disease | 0.7% |
| Stroke | 0.4% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 3.4% |
| Kidney disease | 0.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 1.7% |
| Cancer | 0.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 9.6% |
| Binge drinking | 21.7% |
| No physical activity | 12.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 26.6% |
| Depression | 26.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 5.8% |
| Poor mental health | 20.6% |
| Poor physical health | 4.5% |
| No health insurance | 17.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.0% |
| Visited dentist | 69.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 70.7% |
| Teeth loss | 0.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 4.6% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 4.6% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 96.2% |
| Public insurance | 2.0% |
| No insurance | 2.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 2,547 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 92 | 3.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 3 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 82 | 3.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 2,261 | 88.8% |
| Born in same state | 2,254 | 88.5% |
| Born in different state | 644 | 25.3% |
| Foreign born | 7 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 286 | 11.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 23 | 8.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 141 | 5.5% |
| Arab | 98 | 3.8% |
| French | 82 | 3.2% |
| German | 16 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 14 | 0.5% |
| Polish | 12 | 0.5% |
| Dutch | 6 | 0.2% |
| English | 4 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 0.0% |
| Internet access | 0.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27109
What city is ZIP code 27109 in?
ZIP code 27109 is primarily assigned to Winston Salem, North Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 27109 in?
ZIP code 27109 falls within Forsyth County, North Carolina.
What is the population of ZIP code 27109?
ZIP code 27109 has an estimated population of 2,547 residents, with a density of 8,378 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 27109 in?
ZIP code 27109 observes the EST timezone.