27050 ZIP Code — Tobaccoville, NC

Forsyth County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27050 is located in Tobaccoville, North Carolina, within Forsyth County. It covers approximately 25.01 square miles and serves a population of 3,803 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 336.

About ZIP code 27050

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 $174,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $84,016. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 27050 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,803

population

25.01

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27050 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27050

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27050. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Tobaccoville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27045 Rural Hall (5.6 mi) 27040 Pfafftown (5.6 mi) 27098 Rural Hall (5.7 mi) 27094 Rural Hall (5.7 mi) 27099 Rural Hall (5.7 mi) 27021 King (6.8 mi) 27043 Pinnacle (7.4 mi) 27106 Winston Salem (7.5 mi) 27018 East Bend (8.2 mi) 27019 Germanton (9.4 mi) 27109 Winston Salem (9.9 mi) 27105 Winston Salem (10 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,803
Population density	152 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	067

Geography
Land area	25.01 sq mi
Water area	0.25 sq mi
Latitude	36.2401
Longitude	-80.3950
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	43.6%	30.2%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	17.3%	18.3%	19.1%
Over $200k	2.2%	5.4%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

3,803

Population

152

People per sq mi

47.3

Median age

$84,016

Median household income

$36,504

Per capita income

$174,300

Median home value

$800

Median monthly rent

87.1%

Home ownership

6.2%

Poverty rate

3.5%

Unemployment

1,485

Housing units

21.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

110

10–14

112

159

15–19

161

20–24

212

25–34

215

141

35–44

142

305

45–54

309

141

55–59

144

248

60–64

251

231

65–74

235

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	728	19.1%
18 and over	3,075	80.9%
65 and over	627	16.5%
Median age	47.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.3%

Black or African American 8.4%

Two or more races 3%

Hispanic or Latino 2%

Other race 1.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,274	84.3%
Black or African American	328	8.4%
Two or more races	115	3%
Hispanic or Latino	79	2%
Other race	63	1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	18	0.5%
Asian	5	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.9%	46.1%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	43.6%	30.2%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	17.3%	18.3%	19.1%
Over $200k	2.2%	5.4%	6.0%

Under $10k 2.3%

$10k–$15k 3.3%

$15k–$25k 5.4%

$25k–$35k 7.9%

$35k–$50k 6.8%

$50k–$75k 16.4%

$75k–$100k 27.4%

$100k–$150k 16.0%

$150k–$200k 4.8%

$200k+ 9.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.3%
$10k–$15k	3.3%
$15k–$25k	5.4%
$25k–$35k	7.9%
$35k–$50k	6.8%
$50k–$75k	16.4%
$75k–$100k	27.4%
$100k–$150k	16.0%
$150k–$200k	4.8%
$200k+	9.7%
Median income	$84,016

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.1%

$50k–$100k 14.4%

$100k–$150k 9.0%

$150k–$200k 30.8%

$200k–$300k 19.2%

$300k–$500k 14.8%

$500k–$1M 4.0%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$174,300
Median rent / month	$800
Owner occupied	87.1%
Renter occupied	12.9%
Vacant	13.5%
Single-family detached	78.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	19.5%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.73

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.1%
2010–2019	3.9%
2000–2009	17.9%
1990–1999	19.6%
1980–1989	24.9%
1970–1979	12.9%
1960–1969	5.7%
1950–1959	3.3%
1940–1949	4.4%
1939 or earlier	5.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	1.0%
2 bedrooms	15.4%
3 bedrooms	68.8%
4 bedrooms	12.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	15.1%
2 vehicles	36.4%
3 or more	48.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.0%
Electricity	83.9%
Propane / LP gas	6.1%
Fuel oil	3.5%
Wood	2.1%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	862	59.6%
Cohabiting couple	253	17.5%
Male householder, no spouse	132	9.1%
Female householder, no spouse	200	13.8%
Households with children under 18	485	33.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	449	31.0%
Average household size	2.63

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.7%	19.2%
Married	58.3%	54.0%
Separated	0.3%	4.0%
Widowed	3.8%	7.8%
Divorced	6.9%	14.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.3%

Some HS, no diploma 8.4%

HS graduate 29.7%

Some college, no degree 20.0%

Associate's degree 15.9%

Bachelor's degree 12.1%

Graduate / professional 9.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.3%
Bachelor's or higher	21.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	54	7.2%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	344	46.0%
High school	222	29.7%
College / grad school	128	17.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 18.6%

Education & healthcare 15.9%

Retail trade 15.2%

Manufacturing 13.6%

Construction 10.6%

Other services 6.5%

Finance & real estate 6.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.5%

Wholesale trade 3.7%

Transportation & utilities 3.1%

Agriculture & mining 1.3%

Public administration 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.1%
Service	6.7%
Sales & office	20.6%
Natural resources & construction	15.9%
Production & transportation	12.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.8%
Government	5.6%
Self-employed	5.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.3%
Carpool	10.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	6.8%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.0

Poverty

All people 6.2%

Under 18 years 2.9%

18 and over 7.0%

Married-couple families 2.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.9%
Retirement income	30.1%
Supplemental Security	3.4%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.5%
High blood pressure	32.6%
High cholesterol	35.9%
Diabetes	9.6%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	8.5%
Arthritis	25.5%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.5%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	19.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.9%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	12.0%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	10.1%
No health insurance	15.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.4%
Visited dentist	69.8%
Cholesterol screening	91.2%
Teeth loss	12.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	245	8.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.8%
Under 18	1.8%
18–64 years	15.3%
65 and over	34.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.0%
Public insurance	26.5%
No insurance	7.6%
Uninsured under 19	3.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,632	95.5%
Spanish	5	0.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	5	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,708	97.5%
Born in same state	3,699	97.3%
Born in different state	2,678	70.4%
Foreign born	9	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	95	2.5%
Not a US citizen	95	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	644	16.9%
French	402	10.6%
Italian	333	8.8%
German	13	0.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	9	0.2%
Dutch	8	0.2%
English	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.0%
Internet access	84.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27050

What city is ZIP code 27050 in?

ZIP code 27050 is primarily assigned to Tobaccoville, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27050 in?

ZIP code 27050 falls within Forsyth County, North Carolina.

Is ZIP code 27050 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 27050 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27050?

The median home value in ZIP code 27050 is $174,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 27050?

ZIP code 27050 has an estimated population of 3,803 residents, with a density of 152 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 27050?

The median household income in ZIP code 27050 is $84,016, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 27050 in?

ZIP code 27050 observes the EST timezone.