27127 ZIP Code — Winston Salem, NC
Forsyth County, North Carolina
ZIP code 27127 is located in Winston Salem, North Carolina, within Forsyth County. It covers approximately 29.36 square miles and serves a population of 41,958 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 336.
About ZIP code 27127
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $168,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.
Median household income is $60,235.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
41,958
population
29.36
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
27127 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 27127
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27127. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Winston Salem | Acceptable |
| Winston Salem | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
27103 Winston Salem (2.6 mi)
27012 Clemmons (4.7 mi)
27104 Winston Salem (5.5 mi)
27199 Winston Salem (5.7 mi)
27111 Winston Salem (5.8 mi)
27198 Winston Salem (5.9 mi)
27110 Winston Salem (5.9 mi)
27107 Winston Salem (6.8 mi)
27157 Winston Salem (6.8 mi)
27150 Winston Salem (7.1 mi)
27152 Winston Salem (7.1 mi)
27155 Winston Salem (7.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 41,958 |
| Population density | 1,429 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 37 |
| County FIPS | 067 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 29.36 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.19 sq mi |
| Latitude | 36.0223 |
| Longitude | -80.2909 |
| 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 | 49.9% | 46.1% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.6% | 30.2% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 11.4% | 18.3% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 2.0% | 5.4% | 6.0% |
Demographics & statistics
41,958
Population
1,429
People per sq mi
35.9
Median age
$60,235
Median household income
$27,367
Per capita income
$168,900
Median home value
$1,002
Median monthly rent
64.2%
Home ownership
15.1%
Poverty rate
4.3%
Unemployment
11,773
Housing units
27.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,312
Under 5
1,514
1,289
5–9
1,489
1,532
10–14
1,770
1,417
15–19
1,637
1,207
20–24
1,394
2,739
25–34
3,163
2,424
35–44
2,799
2,628
45–54
3,034
1,160
55–59
1,339
1,179
60–64
1,362
1,680
65–74
1,941
666
75–84
770
238
85+
275
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10,704 | 25.5% |
| 18 and over | 31,254 | 74.5% |
| 65 and over | 5,570 | 13.3% |
| Median age | 35.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
49.6%
Black or African American
21.1%
Hispanic or Latino
12.9%
Two or more races
8.7%
Other race
6.1%
Asian
1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,861 | 49.6% |
| Black or African American | 10,148 | 21.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6,195 | 12.9% |
| Two or more races | 4,189 | 8.7% |
| Other race | 2,935 | 6.1% |
| Asian | 742 | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 65 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 49.9% | 46.1% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.6% | 30.2% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 11.4% | 18.3% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 2.0% | 5.4% | 6.0% |
Under $10k
6.1%
$10k–$15k
3.9%
$15k–$25k
6.7%
$25k–$35k
11.0%
$35k–$50k
13.4%
$50k–$75k
21.6%
$75k–$100k
15.7%
$100k–$150k
16.1%
$150k–$200k
3.2%
$200k+
2.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.2% |
| $200k+ | 2.2% |
| Median income | $60,235 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.2%
$50k–$100k
12.3%
$100k–$150k
21.6%
$150k–$200k
26.2%
$200k–$300k
24.8%
$300k–$500k
7.4%
$500k–$1M
1.8%
$1M+
0.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $168,900 |
| Median rent / month | $1,002 |
| Owner occupied | 64.2% |
| Renter occupied | 35.8% |
| Vacant | 8.0% |
| Single-family detached | 68.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.9% |
| Mobile homes | 3.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.62 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 12.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 23.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 16.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 7.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 54.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 8.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.5% |
| 3 or more | 20.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 31.7% |
| Electricity | 59.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.3% |
| Fuel oil | 5.3% |
| Wood | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,952 | 43.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,227 | 7.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,716 | 16.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,245 | 32.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,080 | 31.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,181 | 25.9% |
| Average household size | 2.56 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 38.4% | 38.0% |
| Married | 49.2% | 40.9% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 5.3% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 13.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.5%
Some HS, no diploma
9.3%
HS graduate
27.7%
Some college, no degree
20.0%
Associate's degree
10.0%
Bachelor's degree
17.6%
Graduate / professional
10.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 85.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 27.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 484 | 4.4% |
| Kindergarten | 692 | 6.2% |
| Elementary school | 4,711 | 42.4% |
| High school | 2,399 | 21.6% |
| College / grad school | 2,821 | 25.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.7%
Manufacturing
11.3%
Professional & management
11.3%
Retail trade
11.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.2%
Construction
7.7%
Other services
5.5%
Transportation & utilities
5.4%
Finance & real estate
5.4%
Public administration
4.4%
Wholesale trade
1.9%
Information
0.9%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 37.3% |
| Service | 18.6% |
| Sales & office | 20.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.6% |
| Production & transportation | 14.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.4% |
| Government | 13.7% |
| Self-employed | 6.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.0% |
| Carpool | 12.8% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 1.2% |
| Work from home | 9.4% |
| Other means | 1.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.1 |
Poverty
All people
15.1%
Under 18 years
22.7%
18 and over
12.5%
Married-couple families
6.2%
Female-led households
18.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.7% |
| Retirement income | 18.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 16.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.6% |
| High blood pressure | 32.4% |
| High cholesterol | 31.7% |
| Diabetes | 10.4% |
| Heart disease | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| Arthritis | 23.1% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.7% |
| Cancer | 5.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.3% |
| Binge drinking | 14.5% |
| No physical activity | 22.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.0% |
| Depression | 22.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.2% |
| Poor mental health | 15.4% |
| Poor physical health | 11.0% |
| No health insurance | 20.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 79.7% |
| Visited dentist | 62.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.4% |
| Teeth loss | 16.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,092 | 6.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.6% |
| Under 18 | 2.6% |
| 18–64 years | 12.0% |
| 65 and over | 34.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 60.4% |
| Public insurance | 38.2% |
| No insurance | 11.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 39,132 | 93.3% |
| Spanish | 3,377 | 8.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 3,095 | 7.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 54 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 199 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 37,152 | 88.5% |
| Born in same state | 36,448 | 86.9% |
| Born in different state | 24,588 | 58.6% |
| Foreign born | 704 | 1.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4,806 | 11.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,596 | 33.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 3,554 | 8.5% |
| Arab | 2,373 | 5.7% |
| Italian | 2,140 | 5.1% |
| English | 368 | 0.9% |
| German | 99 | 0.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 37 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 31 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 19 | 0% |
| Irish | 14 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.5% |
| Internet access | 95.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27127
What city is ZIP code 27127 in?
ZIP code 27127 is primarily assigned to Winston Salem, North Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 27127 in?
ZIP code 27127 falls within Forsyth County, North Carolina.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27127?
15% of residents in ZIP code 27127 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27127?
The median home value in ZIP code 27127 is $168,900.
What is the population of ZIP code 27127?
ZIP code 27127 has an estimated population of 41,958 residents, with a density of 1,429 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 27127?
The median household income in ZIP code 27127 is $60,235, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 27127 in?
ZIP code 27127 observes the EST timezone.