27284 ZIP Code — Kernersville, NC
Forsyth County, North Carolina
ZIP code 27284 is located in Kernersville, North Carolina, within Forsyth County. It covers approximately 78.80 square miles and serves a population of 56,773 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 336.
About ZIP code 27284
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $232,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.
Median household income is $75,707. 33% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
56,773
population
78.80
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
27284 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 27284
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27284. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Kernersville | Acceptable |
| Kernersville | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
27235 Colfax (4.3 mi)
27310 Oak Ridge (6 mi)
27051 Walkertown (6.6 mi)
27101 Winston Salem (6.9 mi)
27155 Winston Salem (7.3 mi)
27009 Belews Creek (7.3 mi)
27497 Greensboro (7.3 mi)
27152 Winston Salem (7.5 mi)
27150 Winston Salem (7.5 mi)
27157 Winston Salem (7.6 mi)
27265 High Point (7.6 mi)
27409 Greensboro (7.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 56,773 |
| Population density | 720 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 37 |
| County FIPS | 067 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 78.80 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.62 sq mi |
| Latitude | 36.1183 |
| Longitude | -80.0760 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 336 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 36.9% | 46.1% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.6% | 30.2% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.3% | 18.3% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 5.3% | 5.4% | 6.0% |
Demographics & statistics
56,773
Population
720
People per sq mi
41.9
Median age
$75,707
Median household income
$39,409
Per capita income
$232,800
Median home value
$1,011
Median monthly rent
71.1%
Home ownership
8.9%
Poverty rate
4.0%
Unemployment
18,256
Housing units
32.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,386
Under 5
1,479
1,409
5–9
1,503
1,878
10–14
2,004
1,681
15–19
1,793
1,822
20–24
1,945
3,258
25–34
3,478
3,381
35–44
3,608
3,670
45–54
3,916
2,104
55–59
2,246
1,779
60–64
1,899
3,144
65–74
3,355
1,395
75–84
1,488
557
85+
595
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 12,133 | 21.4% |
| 18 and over | 44,640 | 78.6% |
| 65 and over | 10,534 | 18.6% |
| Median age | 41.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
71.9%
Black or African American
11.7%
Hispanic or Latino
6%
Other race
3.8%
Two or more races
3.7%
Asian
2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43,431 | 71.9% |
| Black or African American | 7,056 | 11.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,593 | 6% |
| Other race | 2,271 | 3.8% |
| Two or more races | 2,258 | 3.7% |
| Asian | 1,599 | 2.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 126 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 32 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 36.9% | 46.1% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.6% | 30.2% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.3% | 18.3% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 5.3% | 5.4% | 6.0% |
Under $10k
3.2%
$10k–$15k
4.5%
$15k–$25k
6.8%
$25k–$35k
7.1%
$35k–$50k
10.0%
$50k–$75k
17.7%
$75k–$100k
14.1%
$100k–$150k
19.9%
$150k–$200k
8.6%
$200k+
8.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.6% |
| $200k+ | 8.1% |
| Median income | $75,707 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.1%
$50k–$100k
3.8%
$100k–$150k
9.2%
$150k–$200k
17.7%
$200k–$300k
35.7%
$300k–$500k
22.2%
$500k–$1M
5.1%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $232,800 |
| Median rent / month | $1,011 |
| Owner occupied | 71.1% |
| Renter occupied | 28.9% |
| Vacant | 6.4% |
| Single-family detached | 70.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 5.5% |
| Mobile homes | 6.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.57 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 13.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 18.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 18.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 47.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.8% |
| 3 or more | 31.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 26.6% |
| Electricity | 66.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.1% |
| Fuel oil | 3.3% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 12,551 | 53.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,176 | 5.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,496 | 14.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 6,187 | 26.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 6,708 | 28.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 7,526 | 32.1% |
| Average household size | 2.42 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 32.0% | 23.0% |
| Married | 56.3% | 52.8% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 10.0% |
| Divorced | 8.0% | 10.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.4%
Some HS, no diploma
5.4%
HS graduate
26.8%
Some college, no degree
21.5%
Associate's degree
11.1%
Bachelor's degree
20.6%
Graduate / professional
12.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 32.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 792 | 6.0% |
| Kindergarten | 390 | 2.9% |
| Elementary school | 5,654 | 42.6% |
| High school | 3,119 | 23.5% |
| College / grad school | 3,321 | 25.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.3%
Manufacturing
16.7%
Retail trade
11.0%
Professional & management
11.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.1%
Finance & real estate
7.3%
Transportation & utilities
6.7%
Construction
5.1%
Other services
4.6%
Wholesale trade
4.1%
Public administration
2.3%
Information
0.6%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 42.8% |
| Service | 13.7% |
| Sales & office | 21.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.4% |
| Production & transportation | 14.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 86.0% |
| Government | 9.3% |
| Self-employed | 4.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.6% |
| Carpool | 7.1% |
| Public transit | 0.4% |
| Walk | 0.9% |
| Work from home | 9.1% |
| Other means | 0.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.4 |
Poverty
All people
8.9%
Under 18 years
12.9%
18 and over
7.8%
Married-couple families
2.6%
Female-led households
17.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 33.1% |
| Retirement income | 27.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.3% |
| High blood pressure | 31.2% |
| High cholesterol | 33.7% |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| Heart disease | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 8.6% |
| Arthritis | 23.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.4% |
| Cancer | 6.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.9% |
| Binge drinking | 15.2% |
| No physical activity | 19.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.0% |
| Depression | 22.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.1% |
| Poor mental health | 13.9% |
| Poor physical health | 9.9% |
| No health insurance | 16.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 79.3% |
| Visited dentist | 68.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.6% |
| Teeth loss | 12.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3,229 | 7.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.4% |
| Under 18 | 2.8% |
| 18–64 years | 11.5% |
| 65 and over | 26.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 70.6% |
| Public insurance | 32.9% |
| No insurance | 8.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 53,908 | 95.0% |
| Spanish | 2,060 | 3.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,467 | 2.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 271 | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 184 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 52,344 | 92.2% |
| Born in same state | 51,528 | 90.8% |
| Born in different state | 31,636 | 55.7% |
| Foreign born | 816 | 1.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4,429 | 7.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,771 | 40.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 8,224 | 14.5% |
| Arab | 5,131 | 9% |
| Italian | 4,651 | 8.2% |
| English | 303 | 0.5% |
| Polish | 203 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 159 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 102 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 95 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 21 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.2% |
| Internet access | 96.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27284
What part of Kernersville is ZIP code 27284?
ZIP code 27284 covers a portion of Kernersville, North Carolina, within Forsyth County.
What county is ZIP code 27284 in?
ZIP code 27284 falls within Forsyth County, North Carolina.
What is the population of ZIP code 27284?
ZIP code 27284 has an estimated population of 56,773 residents, with a density of 720 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27284?
The median home value in ZIP code 27284 is $232,800.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 27284?
The median household income in ZIP code 27284 is $75,707, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 27284 in?
ZIP code 27284 observes the EST timezone.