27103 ZIP Code — Winston Salem, NC
Forsyth County, North Carolina
ZIP code 27103 is located in Winston Salem, North Carolina, within Forsyth County. It covers approximately 18.62 square miles and serves a population of 34,970 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 336.
About ZIP code 27103
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $201,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 53%.
Median household income is $59,073.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 39% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
34,970
population
18.62
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
27103 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 27103
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27103. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Winston Salem | Acceptable |
| Winston Salem | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
27127 Winston Salem (2.6 mi)
27104 Winston Salem (3.1 mi)
27012 Clemmons (4.6 mi)
27199 Winston Salem (4.9 mi)
27198 Winston Salem (5 mi)
27111 Winston Salem (5 mi)
27110 Winston Salem (5.8 mi)
27109 Winston Salem (6 mi)
27106 Winston Salem (6.5 mi)
27157 Winston Salem (6.7 mi)
27150 Winston Salem (6.9 mi)
27152 Winston Salem (6.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 34,970 |
| Population density | 1,878 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 37 |
| County FIPS | 067 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 18.62 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.09 sq mi |
| Latitude | 36.0536 |
| Longitude | -80.3177 |
| 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 | 46.8% | 46.1% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.5% | 30.2% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.5% | 18.3% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 3.2% | 5.4% | 6.0% |
Demographics & statistics
34,970
Population
1,878
People per sq mi
37.8
Median age
$59,073
Median household income
$36,356
Per capita income
$201,500
Median home value
$1,042
Median monthly rent
52.7%
Home ownership
13.8%
Poverty rate
3.8%
Unemployment
10,430
Housing units
39.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
921
Under 5
1,147
696
5–9
866
832
10–14
1,035
905
15–19
1,128
912
20–24
1,135
2,827
25–34
3,520
2,201
35–44
2,740
1,803
45–54
2,245
926
55–59
1,154
926
60–64
1,154
1,382
65–74
1,722
872
75–84
1,087
371
85+
463
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,598 | 18.9% |
| 18 and over | 28,372 | 81.1% |
| 65 and over | 5,897 | 16.9% |
| Median age | 37.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
62.3%
Black or African American
15.5%
Hispanic or Latino
7.5%
Two or more races
7%
Other race
3.9%
Asian
3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,554 | 62.3% |
| Black or African American | 5,859 | 15.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,845 | 7.5% |
| Two or more races | 2,643 | 7% |
| Other race | 1,462 | 3.9% |
| Asian | 1,209 | 3.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 214 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 29 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 46.8% | 46.1% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.5% | 30.2% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.5% | 18.3% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 3.2% | 5.4% | 6.0% |
Under $10k
4.7%
$10k–$15k
3.1%
$15k–$25k
8.6%
$25k–$35k
12.2%
$35k–$50k
12.3%
$50k–$75k
19.7%
$75k–$100k
15.5%
$100k–$150k
14.9%
$150k–$200k
5.1%
$200k+
4.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 12.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.1% |
| $200k+ | 4.0% |
| Median income | $59,073 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.3%
$50k–$100k
5.5%
$100k–$150k
18.3%
$150k–$200k
23.3%
$200k–$300k
33.3%
$300k–$500k
14.8%
$500k–$1M
1.8%
$1M+
0.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $201,500 |
| Median rent / month | $1,042 |
| Owner occupied | 52.7% |
| Renter occupied | 47.3% |
| Vacant | 10.3% |
| Single-family detached | 54.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 7.6% |
| Mobile homes | 0.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.28 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 16.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 19.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 7.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 13.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 36.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 37.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.2% |
| 3 or more | 12.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 37.9% |
| Electricity | 57.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.2% |
| Fuel oil | 3.0% |
| Wood | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,573 | 34.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,451 | 8.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,975 | 18.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 6,253 | 38.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,911 | 24.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,415 | 27.2% |
| Average household size | 2.14 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 40.2% | 37.8% |
| Married | 45.3% | 37.1% |
| Separated | 3.0% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 8.5% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 14.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.6%
Some HS, no diploma
4.7%
HS graduate
18.9%
Some college, no degree
22.6%
Associate's degree
10.9%
Bachelor's degree
22.3%
Graduate / professional
17.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 39.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 386 | 5.2% |
| Kindergarten | 374 | 5.0% |
| Elementary school | 2,573 | 34.6% |
| High school | 1,575 | 21.2% |
| College / grad school | 2,535 | 34.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
32.1%
Professional & management
10.9%
Manufacturing
10.8%
Retail trade
10.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.8%
Finance & real estate
7.2%
Construction
5.2%
Other services
4.6%
Transportation & utilities
4.5%
Public administration
2.7%
Information
0.8%
Wholesale trade
0.6%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 44.0% |
| Service | 17.0% |
| Sales & office | 21.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.6% |
| Production & transportation | 10.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 84.5% |
| Government | 10.2% |
| Self-employed | 4.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 74.9% |
| Carpool | 8.1% |
| Public transit | 0.6% |
| Walk | 1.6% |
| Work from home | 13.6% |
| Other means | 1.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.7 |
Poverty
All people
13.8%
Under 18 years
20.3%
18 and over
12.2%
Married-couple families
2.8%
Female-led households
26.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.9% |
| Retirement income | 21.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.7% |
| High blood pressure | 29.8% |
| High cholesterol | 30.7% |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart disease | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Asthma | 8.6% |
| Arthritis | 22.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.3% |
| Cancer | 6.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.6% |
| Binge drinking | 14.7% |
| No physical activity | 18.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.0% |
| Depression | 20.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.5% |
| Poor mental health | 13.6% |
| Poor physical health | 9.0% |
| No health insurance | 17.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 79.6% |
| Visited dentist | 68.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.9% |
| Teeth loss | 11.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,513 | 5.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.0% |
| Under 18 | 6.9% |
| 18–64 years | 8.1% |
| 65 and over | 33.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 68.4% |
| Public insurance | 32.0% |
| No insurance | 11.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 32,902 | 94.1% |
| Spanish | 2,232 | 6.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,577 | 4.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 114 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 342 | 1.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 30,819 | 88.1% |
| Born in same state | 30,297 | 86.6% |
| Born in different state | 17,338 | 49.6% |
| Foreign born | 522 | 1.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4,151 | 11.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,899 | 45.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 4,781 | 13.7% |
| Italian | 3,609 | 10.3% |
| Arab | 1,863 | 5.3% |
| Polish | 399 | 1.1% |
| English | 253 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 162 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 120 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 109 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 45 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 46.5% |
| Internet access | 94.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27103
What city is ZIP code 27103 in?
ZIP code 27103 is primarily assigned to Winston Salem, North Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 27103 in?
ZIP code 27103 falls within Forsyth County, North Carolina.
What is the population of ZIP code 27103?
ZIP code 27103 has an estimated population of 34,970 residents, with a density of 1,878 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27103?
The median home value in ZIP code 27103 is $201,500.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 27103?
The median household income in ZIP code 27103 is $59,073, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 27103 in?
ZIP code 27103 observes the EST timezone.