27107 ZIP Code — Winston Salem, NC

Forsyth County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27107 is located in Winston Salem, North Carolina, within Forsyth County. It covers approximately 66.18 square miles and serves a population of 50,384 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 336.

About ZIP code 27107

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 $180,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $54,176. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. 35% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 15% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 27107 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

50,384

population

66.18

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27107 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27107

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27107. 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 (6.8 mi) 27110 Winston Salem (7.2 mi) 27157 Winston Salem (7.4 mi) 27150 Winston Salem (7.6 mi) 27152 Winston Salem (7.6 mi) 27265 High Point (7.7 mi) 27155 Winston Salem (7.7 mi) 27262 High Point (7.8 mi) 27111 Winston Salem (8.3 mi) 27199 Winston Salem (8.4 mi) 27198 Winston Salem (8.5 mi) 27101 Winston Salem (8.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	50,384
Population density	761 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	067

Geography
Land area	66.18 sq mi
Water area	0.72 sq mi
Latitude	35.9938
Longitude	-80.1746
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	53.9%	46.1%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	26.9%	30.2%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	16.6%	18.3%	19.1%
Over $200k	2.6%	5.4%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

50,384

Population

761

People per sq mi

38.0

Median age

$54,176

Median household income

$28,300

Per capita income

$180,600

Median home value

$856

Median monthly rent

69.8%

Home ownership

22.0%

Poverty rate

6.2%

Unemployment

14,812

Housing units

23.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,123

Under 5

1,123

1,715

5–9

1,715

2,510

10–14

2,510

2,017

15–19

2,017

1,363

20–24

1,363

3,109

25–34

3,109

2,950

35–44

2,950

3,385

45–54

3,385

1,414

55–59

1,414

1,794

60–64

1,794

2,470

65–74

2,470

994

75–84

994

351

85+

351

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	13,293	26.4%
18 and over	37,091	73.6%
65 and over	7,630	15.1%
Median age	38.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 46.2%

Black or African American 26.3%

Hispanic or Latino 10.7%

Two or more races 9%

Other race 5.9%

Asian 1.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	26,077	46.2%
Black or African American	14,836	26.3%
Hispanic or Latino	6,027	10.7%
Two or more races	5,091	9%
Other race	3,314	5.9%
Asian	672	1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	394	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.9%	46.1%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	26.9%	30.2%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	16.6%	18.3%	19.1%
Over $200k	2.6%	5.4%	6.0%

Under $10k 6.7%

$10k–$15k 5.8%

$15k–$25k 13.4%

$25k–$35k 9.9%

$35k–$50k 11.3%

$50k–$75k 16.9%

$75k–$100k 12.0%

$100k–$150k 15.5%

$150k–$200k 4.6%

$200k+ 3.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.7%
$10k–$15k	5.8%
$15k–$25k	13.4%
$25k–$35k	9.9%
$35k–$50k	11.3%
$50k–$75k	16.9%
$75k–$100k	12.0%
$100k–$150k	15.5%
$150k–$200k	4.6%
$200k+	3.9%
Median income	$54,176

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.4%

$50k–$100k 15.4%

$100k–$150k 17.1%

$150k–$200k 19.2%

$200k–$300k 25.3%

$300k–$500k 12.5%

$500k–$1M 3.5%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$180,600
Median rent / month	$856
Owner occupied	69.8%
Renter occupied	30.2%
Vacant	9.0%
Single-family detached	79.7%
Large apartment buildings	1.9%
Mobile homes	8.1%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.67

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	8.4%
2000–2009	20.1%
1990–1999	11.8%
1980–1989	12.2%
1970–1979	16.0%
1960–1969	8.8%
1950–1959	11.6%
1940–1949	4.7%
1939 or earlier	6.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	6.0%
2 bedrooms	20.4%
3 bedrooms	54.4%
4 bedrooms	16.1%
5+ bedrooms	2.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.1%
1 vehicle	29.1%
2 vehicles	34.6%
3 or more	30.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	24.2%
Electricity	62.0%
Propane / LP gas	3.8%
Fuel oil	7.9%
Wood	1.0%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	8,035	43.2%
Cohabiting couple	1,128	6.1%
Male householder, no spouse	3,336	18.0%
Female householder, no spouse	6,082	32.7%
Households with children under 18	6,153	33.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	5,709	30.7%
Average household size	2.71

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.8%	35.0%
Married	46.9%	40.7%
Separated	2.4%	2.5%
Widowed	2.4%	11.3%
Divorced	12.5%	10.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.9%

Some HS, no diploma 7.7%

HS graduate 30.3%

Some college, no degree 22.7%

Associate's degree 8.8%

Bachelor's degree 17.3%

Graduate / professional 6.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.3%
Bachelor's or higher	23.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	608	4.5%
Kindergarten	787	5.8%
Elementary school	6,696	49.3%
High school	3,363	24.7%
College / grad school	2,137	15.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.0%

Retail trade 13.4%

Manufacturing 12.6%

Construction 9.4%

Professional & management 8.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.5%

Finance & real estate 6.7%

Transportation & utilities 6.2%

Other services 4.5%

Public administration 2.6%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Information 1.7%

Agriculture & mining 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.8%
Service	18.8%
Sales & office	25.9%
Natural resources & construction	12.4%
Production & transportation	16.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.7%
Government	9.9%
Self-employed	5.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.9%
Carpool	13.8%
Public transit	1.1%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	6.4%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.5

Poverty

All people 22.0%

Under 18 years 38.4%

18 and over 16.2%

Married-couple families 9.4%

Female-led households 36.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.7%
Retirement income	22.9%
Supplemental Security	5.5%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.6%
High blood pressure	35.5%
High cholesterol	32.4%
Diabetes	12.2%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	24.9%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	5.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.6%
Binge drinking	13.9%
No physical activity	26.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.5%
Depression	22.6%
Fair or poor health	18.2%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	23.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.1%
Visited dentist	57.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.2%
Teeth loss	19.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,926	5.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.7%
Under 18	4.2%
18–64 years	11.7%
65 and over	31.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.3%
Public insurance	40.0%
No insurance	15.1%
Uninsured under 19	6.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	48,139	95.5%
Spanish	3,818	7.9%
Other Indo-European	3,681	7.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	45	0.1%
Other languages	92	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	44,850	89.0%
Born in same state	44,186	87.7%
Born in different state	31,724	63.0%
Foreign born	664	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	5,534	11.0%
Not a US citizen	1,764	31.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	3,536	7%
French	2,727	5.4%
Arab	2,328	4.6%
English	300	0.6%
Polish	233	0.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	165	0.3%
Dutch	73	0.1%
Irish	20	0%
Norwegian	10	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.9%
Internet access	91.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27107

What part of Winston Salem is ZIP code 27107?

ZIP code 27107 covers a portion of Winston Salem, North Carolina, within Forsyth County.

What county is ZIP code 27107 in?

ZIP code 27107 falls within Forsyth County, North Carolina.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27107?

22% of residents in ZIP code 27107 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27107?

The median home value in ZIP code 27107 is $180,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 27107?

ZIP code 27107 has an estimated population of 50,384 residents, with a density of 761 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 27107?

The median household income in ZIP code 27107 is $54,176, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 27107 in?

ZIP code 27107 observes the EST timezone.