Forsyth County, NC ZIP Codes
North Carolina (NC) · 38 ZIP codes · 10 cities
38
ZIP codes
385,523
population (2021)
+9.9%
pop change since 2010
37067
FIPS code
Forsyth County ZIP code map
About Forsyth County
Forsyth County is located in North Carolina and contains 38 ZIP codes across 10 cities and communities.
The county's population was 385,523 as of 2021,
an increase of
9.9% from 350,670 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Forsyth County is 37067.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 385,523 |
| 2010 population | 350,670 |
| Change | +9.9% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| FIPS code | 37067 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Forsyth County
Belews Creek
Bethania
Clemmons
Kernersville
Lewisville
Pfafftown
Rural Hall
Tobaccoville
Walkertown
Winston Salem
ZIP codes for Forsyth County, NC (38)
Demographics & statistics
407,413
Population
39.2
Median age
$64,100
Median household income
$36,211
Per capita income
$201,325
Median home value
$925
Median monthly rent
65.0%
Home ownership
11.9%
Poverty rate
5.4%
Unemployment
122,460
Housing units
31.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
10,901
Under 5
11,862
11,402
5–9
12,407
13,859
10–14
15,082
13,704
15–19
14,912
12,696
20–24
13,815
25,413
25–34
27,654
23,622
35–44
25,705
25,315
45–54
27,549
13,071
55–59
14,224
12,746
60–64
13,871
19,423
65–74
21,137
9,266
75–84
10,084
3,684
85+
4,009
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 92,124 | 20.8% |
| 18 and over | 315,289 | 79.2% |
| 65 and over | 67,603 | 16.1% |
| Median age | 39.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
57.8%
Black or African American
22.5%
Hispanic or Latino
7.3%
Two or more races
6%
Other race
3.8%
Asian
2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 253,994 | 57.8% |
| Black or African American | 99,044 | 22.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31,973 | 7.3% |
| Two or more races | 26,207 | 6% |
| Other race | 16,712 | 3.8% |
| Asian | 9,632 | 2.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,592 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 232 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
5.0%
$10k–$15k
3.4%
$15k–$25k
7.7%
$25k–$35k
9.4%
$35k–$50k
10.7%
$50k–$75k
14.9%
$75k–$100k
13.1%
$100k–$150k
15.6%
$150k–$200k
6.7%
$200k+
7.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.7% |
| $200k+ | 7.4% |
| Median income | $64,100 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.5%
$50k–$100k
8.0%
$100k–$150k
12.6%
$150k–$200k
19.7%
$200k–$300k
23.0%
$300k–$500k
17.5%
$500k–$1M
6.1%
$1M+
1.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $201,325 |
| Median rent / month | $925 |
| Owner occupied | 65.0% |
| Renter occupied | 28.8% |
| Vacant | 9.7% |
| Single-family detached | 65.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.6% |
| Mobile homes | 6.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.42 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.6% |
| 2010–2019 | 9.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 14.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 16.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 5.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 21.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 46.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.4% |
| 3 or more | 25.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 21.8% |
| Electricity | 63.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.3% |
| Fuel oil | 4.3% |
| Wood | 0.7% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 72,572 | 45.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 10,005 | 6.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 28,629 | 14.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 52,319 | 26.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 46,897 | 27.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 49,003 | 28.8% |
| Average household size | 2.33 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 38.1% | 34.0% |
| Married | 49.4% | 43.8% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 7.9% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 11.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.5%
Some HS, no diploma
6.2%
HS graduate
24.4%
Some college, no degree
18.8%
Associate's degree
9.1%
Bachelor's degree
20.0%
Graduate / professional
11.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 84.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 31.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 5,189 | 5.1% |
| Kindergarten | 4,589 | 4.8% |
| Elementary school | 41,863 | 39.8% |
| High school | 22,744 | 21.5% |
| College / grad school | 26,806 | 28.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.0%
Manufacturing
12.1%
Retail trade
11.6%
Professional & management
11.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.5%
Construction
6.9%
Finance & real estate
6.7%
Other services
5.1%
Transportation & utilities
4.0%
Public administration
2.7%
Wholesale trade
2.0%
Information
1.1%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 41.8% |
| Service | 16.5% |
| Sales & office | 21.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.5% |
| Production & transportation | 12.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 84.6% |
| Government | 9.9% |
| Self-employed | 5.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 74.0% |
| Carpool | 8.2% |
| Public transit | 0.8% |
| Walk | 5.0% |
| Other means | 0.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.8 |
Poverty
All people
11.9%
Under 18 years
16.8%
18 and over
10.4%
Married-couple families
3.6%
Female-led households
19.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 30.9% |
| Retirement income | 23.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 31.6% |
| High cholesterol | 32.1% |
| Heart disease | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| Arthritis | 23.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.2% |
| Cancer | 6.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.9% |
| No physical activity | 20.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.1% |
| Poor mental health | 14.5% |
| Poor physical health | 10.0% |
| No health insurance | 17.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 79.8% |
| Visited dentist | 66.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.2% |
| Teeth loss | 13.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 20,246 | 6.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.1% |
| Under 18 | 3.4% |
| 18–64 years | 10.6% |
| 65 and over | 28.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 70.0% |
| Public insurance | 32.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 384,650 | 94.8% |
| Spanish | 20,041 | 3.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 16,041 | 2.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 1,554 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 1,825 | 0.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 371,973 | 92.7% |
| Born in same state | 367,229 | 91.8% |
| Born in different state | 234,026 | 57.5% |
| Foreign born | 4,744 | 1.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 35,440 | 7.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 12,947 | 43.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 48,545 | 11.9% |
| Italian | 32,088 | 7.9% |
| Arab | 26,431 | 6.5% |
| English | 2,932 | 0.7% |
| Polish | 2,002 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 1,092 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 633 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 607 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 355 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.5% |
| Internet access | 88.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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