27101 ZIP Code — Winston Salem, NC

Forsyth County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27101 is located in Winston Salem, North Carolina, within Forsyth County. It covers approximately 12.48 square miles and serves a population of 20,831 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 336/743.

About ZIP code 27101

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $192,400. Renters make up the majority at 66%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $44,798. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 27101 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and elevated reliance on food assistance.

20,831

population

12.48

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27101 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27101

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27101. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Winston Salem	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27155 Winston Salem (1.1 mi) 27152 Winston Salem (1.3 mi) 27150 Winston Salem (1.3 mi) 27157 Winston Salem (1.6 mi) 27110 Winston Salem (2.4 mi) 27111 Winston Salem (2.9 mi) 27198 Winston Salem (3 mi) 27199 Winston Salem (3.1 mi) 27105 Winston Salem (4 mi) 27109 Winston Salem (4.4 mi) 27051 Walkertown (4.9 mi) 27284 Kernersville (6.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	20,831
Population density	1,669 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	067

Geography
Land area	12.48 sq mi
Water area	0.14 sq mi
Latitude	36.1180
Longitude	-80.2004
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	336/743

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.5%	46.1%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	24.2%	30.2%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	10.8%	18.3%	19.1%
Over $200k	3.4%	5.4%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

20,831

Population

1,669

People per sq mi

33.7

Median age

$44,798

Median household income

$31,239

Per capita income

$192,400

Median home value

$877

Median monthly rent

33.7%

Home ownership

23.1%

Poverty rate

8.8%

Unemployment

5,119

Housing units

34.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

513

Under 5

522

614

5–9

626

510

10–14

519

450

15–19

459

1,200

20–24

1,223

2,034

25–34

2,073

1,122

35–44

1,143

1,191

45–54

1,214

703

55–59

717

763

60–64

778

786

65–74

801

331

75–84

337

100

85+

102

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,703	17.8%
18 and over	17,128	82.2%
65 and over	2,457	11.8%
Median age	33.7 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 45.4%

White 39.4%

Two or more races 5.5%

Hispanic or Latino 4.8%

Other race 2.9%

Asian 1.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	9,941	45.4%
White	8,622	39.4%
Two or more races	1,208	5.5%
Hispanic or Latino	1,050	4.8%
Other race	626	2.9%
Asian	391	1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	43	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.5%	46.1%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	24.2%	30.2%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	10.8%	18.3%	19.1%
Over $200k	3.4%	5.4%	6.0%

Under $10k 9.5%

$10k–$15k 9.1%

$15k–$25k 13.1%

$25k–$35k 11.2%

$35k–$50k 12.9%

$50k–$75k 15.8%

$75k–$100k 10.9%

$100k–$150k 7.9%

$150k–$200k 4.0%

$200k+ 5.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.5%
$10k–$15k	9.1%
$15k–$25k	13.1%
$25k–$35k	11.2%
$35k–$50k	12.9%
$50k–$75k	15.8%
$75k–$100k	10.9%
$100k–$150k	7.9%
$150k–$200k	4.0%
$200k+	5.6%
Median income	$44,798

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.1%

$50k–$100k 12.4%

$100k–$150k 13.6%

$150k–$200k 21.3%

$200k–$300k 22.5%

$300k–$500k 17.5%

$500k–$1M 6.3%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$192,400
Median rent / month	$877
Owner occupied	33.7%
Renter occupied	66.3%
Vacant	16.7%
Single-family detached	40.7%
Large apartment buildings	29.0%
Mobile homes	1.4%
Median rooms	4.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.52

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	9.9%
2000–2009	9.2%
1990–1999	7.0%
1980–1989	9.7%
1970–1979	13.6%
1960–1969	13.2%
1950–1959	8.9%
1940–1949	5.8%
1939 or earlier	22.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.5%
1 bedroom	27.7%
2 bedrooms	34.4%
3 bedrooms	24.7%
4 bedrooms	7.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	18.3%
1 vehicle	46.9%
2 vehicles	24.9%
3 or more	9.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	23.8%
Electricity	70.4%
Propane / LP gas	2.3%
Fuel oil	1.9%
Wood	0.1%
Solar	0.1%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,121	22.3%
Cohabiting couple	777	8.2%
Male householder, no spouse	3,083	32.4%
Female householder, no spouse	3,537	37.2%
Households with children under 18	1,786	18.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,019	21.2%
Average household size	2.03

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	54.0%	51.4%
Married	28.6%	27.1%
Separated	3.0%	2.3%
Widowed	2.5%	4.2%
Divorced	12.0%	15.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.1%

Some HS, no diploma 7.6%

HS graduate 28.4%

Some college, no degree 18.9%

Associate's degree 7.6%

Bachelor's degree 18.7%

Graduate / professional 15.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.2%
Bachelor's or higher	34.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	262	5.2%
Kindergarten	167	3.3%
Elementary school	1,859	36.6%
High school	578	11.4%
College / grad school	2,218	43.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.0%

Manufacturing 13.6%

Professional & management 13.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.0%

Retail trade 7.9%

Finance & real estate 6.2%

Construction 6.0%

Transportation & utilities 3.5%

Public administration 3.3%

Other services 3.2%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Agriculture & mining 0.7%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	46.8%
Service	17.4%
Sales & office	16.2%
Natural resources & construction	5.4%
Production & transportation	14.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.4%
Government	9.5%
Self-employed	5.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.8%
Carpool	7.2%
Public transit	3.8%
Walk	5.4%
Work from home	11.4%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.7

Poverty

All people 23.1%

Under 18 years 39.0%

18 and over 19.5%

Married-couple families 3.8%

Female-led households 33.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	26.9%
Retirement income	16.2%
Supplemental Security	6.7%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.2%
High blood pressure	37.8%
High cholesterol	31.3%
Diabetes	13.8%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	24.7%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	5.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.2%
Binge drinking	13.3%
No physical activity	25.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.5%
Depression	20.8%
Fair or poor health	18.5%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	12.3%
No health insurance	21.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.5%
Visited dentist	57.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	22.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	747	4.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.7%
Under 18	2.6%
18–64 years	11.9%
65 and over	41.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.7%
Public insurance	34.8%
No insurance	16.0%
Uninsured under 19	6.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	19,796	95.0%
Spanish	918	4.6%
Other Indo-European	776	3.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	80	0.4%
Other languages	55	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	19,381	93.0%
Born in same state	19,158	92.0%
Born in different state	12,685	60.9%
Foreign born	223	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	1,450	7.0%
Not a US citizen	424	29.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,594	7.7%
Arab	1,379	6.6%
Italian	753	3.6%
English	166	0.8%
Polish	58	0.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	44	0.2%
German	38	0.2%
Dutch	28	0.1%
Norwegian	10	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.7%
Internet access	92.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27101

What city is ZIP code 27101 in?

ZIP code 27101 is primarily assigned to Winston Salem, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27101 in?

ZIP code 27101 falls within Forsyth County, North Carolina.

Is ZIP code 27101 mostly rentals?

66% of occupied units in ZIP code 27101 are renter-occupied.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27101?

23% of residents in ZIP code 27101 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 27101?

The median household income in ZIP code 27101 is $44,798, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27101?

The median home value in ZIP code 27101 is $192,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 27101 in?

ZIP code 27101 observes the EST timezone.