Winston Salem, NC cityscape

27127

Winston Salem, NC

Total Population
41,958
Median Household Income
$60,235
Median Home Value
$168,900
Median Rent
$1,002

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$60,235
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$168,900
100.3% above state median
Rent
$1,002
100% above state median
Median Age
35.9 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Winston Salem, NC

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

27.6% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$60,235
-19.8% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-49,277,201
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.56 people

Total Households
16,140
Family Households
43.1%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
27.7%
#2 Industry
Finance
19.4%
#3 Industry
Manufacturing
19.3%
Total Employed Residents:11,980

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
1.6%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
3.3%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
1.3%
248 workers
Public Transit
0.1%
26 workers
Total Commuting Workers:18,395
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
95.7%
20,527 employed
Labor Force
21,568
925 unemployed
Median Age
35.9 years
Per Capita Income
$27,367
Poverty Rate
14.9%

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