Winston-Salem, NC — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 27101 serves a portion of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, within Forsyth County. This community is home to approximately 50,641 residents, with a median age of 40.2 years. The median household income of $76,727 sits above the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $529,416 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 42% owner-occupied and 58% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Winston-Salem is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 97 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 20% and an unemployment rate of 2.0%, 27101 reflects the economic character of Forsyth County in North Carolina.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 50,641 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 21,857 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $76,727 | ↑ 14% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $529,416 | ↑ 76% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 97 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 2.0% | ↓ 49% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 18.1% | ↑ 59% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 20% | ↓ 43% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 40.2 yrs | ↑ 5% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 42% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 58% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 23,294 | — |