27023 ZIP Code — Lewisville, NC
Forsyth County, North Carolina
ZIP code 27023 is located in Lewisville, North Carolina, within Forsyth County. It covers approximately 27.76 square miles and serves a population of 13,651 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 336.
About ZIP code 27023
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $286,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $90,066.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 50% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
Overall, ZIP code 27023 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and high homeownership.
13,651
population
27.76
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
27023 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 27023
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27023. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Lewisville | Acceptable |
| Lewisville | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
27040 Pfafftown (5.9 mi)
27104 Winston Salem (6.6 mi)
27012 Clemmons (7.2 mi)
27103 Winston Salem (7.4 mi)
27106 Winston Salem (7.6 mi)
27018 East Bend (8.7 mi)
27109 Winston Salem (9.6 mi)
27127 Winston Salem (9.7 mi)
27006 Advance (10.2 mi)
27050 Tobaccoville (10.5 mi)
27199 Winston Salem (10.6 mi)
27198 Winston Salem (10.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 13,651 |
| Population density | 492 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 37 |
| County FIPS | 067 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 27.76 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.66 sq mi |
| Latitude | 36.0922 |
| Longitude | -80.4406 |
| 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 | 32.7% | 46.1% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.3% | 30.2% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.1% | 18.3% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 10.9% | 5.4% | 6.0% |
Demographics & statistics
13,651
Population
492
People per sq mi
40.6
Median age
$90,066
Median household income
$42,875
Per capita income
$286,800
Median home value
$1,034
Median monthly rent
83.6%
Home ownership
8.7%
Poverty rate
2.9%
Unemployment
4,413
Housing units
50.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
439
Under 5
494
592
5–9
665
562
10–14
632
442
15–19
496
169
20–24
190
528
25–34
593
1,001
35–44
1,125
746
45–54
838
435
55–59
488
439
60–64
494
722
65–74
811
275
75–84
309
78
85+
88
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,923 | 28.7% |
| 18 and over | 9,728 | 71.3% |
| 65 and over | 2,283 | 16.7% |
| Median age | 40.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
79.3%
Black or African American
12.1%
Two or more races
4.6%
Asian
2.7%
Hispanic or Latino
0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,895 | 79.3% |
| Black or African American | 1,660 | 12.1% |
| Two or more races | 634 | 4.6% |
| Asian | 368 | 2.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 83 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 50 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 44 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 32.7% | 46.1% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.3% | 30.2% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.1% | 18.3% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 10.9% | 5.4% | 6.0% |
Under $10k
1.3%
$10k–$15k
2.4%
$15k–$25k
8.7%
$25k–$35k
7.5%
$35k–$50k
8.9%
$50k–$75k
12.1%
$75k–$100k
14.4%
$100k–$150k
22.6%
$150k–$200k
8.9%
$200k+
13.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 12.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 22.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.9% |
| $200k+ | 13.3% |
| Median income | $90,066 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.0%
$50k–$100k
2.4%
$100k–$150k
4.3%
$150k–$200k
18.7%
$200k–$300k
26.7%
$300k–$500k
27.6%
$500k–$1M
13.4%
$1M+
6.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $286,800 |
| Median rent / month | $1,034 |
| Owner occupied | 83.6% |
| Renter occupied | 16.4% |
| Vacant | 3.8% |
| Single-family detached | 89.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 2.1% |
| Median rooms | 7.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.68 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 15.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 18.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 17.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 19.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 12.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 51.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 25.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 8.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 47.7% |
| 3 or more | 29.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 23.5% |
| Electricity | 66.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 5.4% |
| Fuel oil | 4.0% |
| Wood | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,049 | 60.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 231 | 4.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 507 | 10.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,251 | 24.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,806 | 35.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,547 | 30.7% |
| Average household size | 2.71 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 24.3% | 20.0% |
| Married | 66.3% | 57.9% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 1.0% | 8.0% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 14.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.4%
Some HS, no diploma
1.3%
HS graduate
19.6%
Some college, no degree
19.8%
Associate's degree
8.7%
Bachelor's degree
33.3%
Graduate / professional
16.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 98.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 50.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 165 | 4.4% |
| Kindergarten | 189 | 5.1% |
| Elementary school | 1,968 | 52.6% |
| High school | 997 | 26.7% |
| College / grad school | 421 | 11.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.3%
Professional & management
10.8%
Retail trade
9.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.3%
Other services
9.3%
Construction
9.2%
Manufacturing
7.9%
Finance & real estate
7.9%
Transportation & utilities
3.6%
Public administration
2.3%
Wholesale trade
0.8%
Information
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 52.9% |
| Service | 14.2% |
| Sales & office | 17.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.8% |
| Production & transportation | 6.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 88.7% |
| Government | 6.8% |
| Self-employed | 4.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.6% |
| Carpool | 4.9% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 16.3% |
| Other means | 0.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.2 |
Poverty
All people
8.7%
Under 18 years
14.5%
18 and over
6.4%
Married-couple families
1.6%
Female-led households
8.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.9% |
| Retirement income | 25.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.8% |
| High blood pressure | 30.2% |
| High cholesterol | 35.2% |
| Diabetes | 8.4% |
| Heart disease | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 8.0% |
| Arthritis | 23.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.4% |
| Cancer | 7.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.8% |
| Binge drinking | 15.3% |
| No physical activity | 15.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 27.8% |
| Depression | 21.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.5% |
| Poor mental health | 12.3% |
| Poor physical health | 8.5% |
| No health insurance | 12.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 79.9% |
| Visited dentist | 75.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.8% |
| Teeth loss | 8.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 606 | 6.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 7.4% |
| Under 18 | 5.6% |
| 18–64 years | 3.7% |
| 65 and over | 22.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 75.7% |
| Public insurance | 27.2% |
| No insurance | 8.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 10.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 12,718 | 93.2% |
| Spanish | 106 | 0.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 10 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 56 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 40 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 13,138 | 96.2% |
| Born in same state | 13,033 | 95.5% |
| Born in different state | 7,357 | 53.9% |
| Foreign born | 105 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 513 | 3.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 207 | 40.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,542 | 18.6% |
| Italian | 2,141 | 15.7% |
| Arab | 979 | 7.2% |
| Polish | 398 | 2.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 62 | 0.5% |
| German | 59 | 0.4% |
| English | 20 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 15 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.9% |
| Internet access | 97.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27023
What city is ZIP code 27023 in?
ZIP code 27023 is primarily assigned to Lewisville, North Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 27023 in?
ZIP code 27023 falls within Forsyth County, North Carolina.
Is ZIP code 27023 mostly owner-occupied?
84% of occupied units in ZIP code 27023 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 27023?
50% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the population of ZIP code 27023?
ZIP code 27023 has an estimated population of 13,651 residents, with a density of 492 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27023?
The median home value in ZIP code 27023 is $286,800.
What timezone is ZIP code 27023 in?
ZIP code 27023 observes the EST timezone.