ZIP Code 27101 Demographics & Data

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Demographics Data and In-depth Information About 27101

The ZIP Code 27101 is associated with Winston Salem, NC in Forsyth County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 19,713. In this North Carolina region, an estimated 30.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at about $26,800. The median age in the 27101 ZIP Code is 35.2 years, with 16.2% of residents aged 62 years and older. The median household income is $34,477, while about 23% of the population is living below the poverty line.

Population in 27101

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 27101 is 19,713.

Winston Salem, NC

The 27101 ZIP Code is associated with Winston Salem, NC in Forsyth County.

Area Codes associated with 27101

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 27101 include 336, and 743.

Sunrise / Sunset in 27101

Sunrise: 6:49 am
Sunset: 5:19 pm
Sunrise in 27101 6:49 am
Sunrise in 27101 5:19 pm

Weather forecast for 27101

Overnight's forecast for 27101: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Current air quality in 27101

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 27101 Good

Internet in 27101

An estimated 85.6% of households in ZIP Code 27101 have a computer, while about 67.8% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 27101

In ZIP Code 27101, females make up an estimated 48.9% of the overall population, while males comprise approximately 51.1%.

Health Insurance in 27101

Approximately 13.9% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 27101 (Winston Salem, NC) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 27101

The median household income in ZIP Code 27101 is $34,477, while the region's mean household income is $58,088. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $26,800. The per capita income in ZIP Code 27101 of $26,800 is approximately 12.94% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $30,783. An estimated 23.1% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately143.16% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 17.6% of the population in 27101 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 15.3% earn less than $10,000 per year, and 3.2% of 27101 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 27101. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 27101

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 15.3%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 8.0%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 13.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 13.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 17.6%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 6.1%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 7.9%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 3.9%
$200,000 or more per year 3.2%

Education levels in ZIP Code 27101

In ZIP Code 27101, 87.4% of the population graduated high school, while 30.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 4.1% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 11.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 30.3% in this Forsyth County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 27101

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 4.1%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 8.6%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 30.3%
Some college, no degree 20.5%
Associate's degree 5.6%
Bachelor's degree 19.0%
Graduate or professional degree 11.9%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 27101. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 27101

Residents of ZIP Code 27101 are younger than average. The median age of 35.2 years in ZIP Code 27101 is approximately 7.61% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 80.2% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 16.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 19.4% of the population in 27101 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 12.6% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.9% of 27101 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 27101. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 27101

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 6.1%
5 to 9 years 6.7%
10 to 14 years 4.3%
15 to 19 years 5.7%
20 to 24 years 7.5%
25 to 34 years 19.4%
35 to 44 years 12.6%
45 to 54 years 11.1%
55 to 59 years 7.3%
60 to 64 years 6.2%
65 to 74 years 7.0%
75 to 84 years 4.1%
85 years and over 1.9%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 27101

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 27101, 96.5% is one race, while 3.5% are two or more races. Approximately 10.2% of 27101 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 27101 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (49.5%), followed by Black or African American (48.1%) .

Race Breakdown Details

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Racial Composition of 27101

Industry Percent
White 49.5%
Black or African American 48.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.8%
Asian 2.0%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 2.5%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 27101 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 27101. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 27101

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 27101 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 27101 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 86.1% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 27101 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 27101

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 86.1%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 27101. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 27101. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 27101

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 27101

In ZIP Code 27101, 87.4% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 9.2% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 2.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.1% of homes. Lastly, 0.3% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Forsyth County region.

Language Spoken in 27101

Language Spoken Percent
English only 87.4%
Spanish 9.2%
Other Indo-European languages 2.0%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 1.1%
Other languages 0.3%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

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Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 27101

The median home value in ZIP Code 27101 in July 2024 comes in at $211,238. The July 2024 value is approximately 5% higher than the $201,971 median value in February 2024, and 9% higher than the $193,982 median value in August 2023. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 27101, an estimated 21.2% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 15.6% of homes in the region were built between 1960 and 1969, while an estimated 2.7% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Forsyth County region.

Home Values in 27101

Month Home value
Jul 2024 $211,238
Jun 2024 $210,142
May 2024 $208,045
Apr 2024 $205,426
Mar 2024 $203,206
Feb 2024 $201,971
Jan 2024 $201,479
Dec 2023 $200,825
Nov 2023 $199,749
Oct 2023 $198,427
Sep 2023 $196,452
Aug 2023 $193,982

Median Home Values Over Time

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Age of Housing in 27101

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 3.2%
Built between 2010 and 2013 2.7%
Built between 2000 and 2009 6.6%
Built between 1990 and 1999 6.6%
Built between 1980 and 1989 10.5%
Built between 1970 and 1979 14.8%
Built between 1960 and 1969 15.6%
Built between 1950 and 1959 10.8%
Built between 1940 and 1949 8.0%
Built in 1939 or earlier 21.2%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 27101. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 27101

In 27101, 56.9% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 5.1% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 19.8 minutes. Approximately 29.5% of the employed population 16 years and over in 27101 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 14.0% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.5% of 27101 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 27101. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 27101

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.5%
Construction 3.2%
Manufacturing 10.6%
Wholesale trade 1.7%
Retail trade 8.2%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 3.5%
Information 1.7%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 6.9%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 14.0%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 29.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 13.8%
Other services, except public administration 3.9%
Public administration 2.4%

Utilities in ZIP Code 27101 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 27101 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.28 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 28.16% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 19.88% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 27101. This visualizes electricity rates in 27101 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 27101

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 27101 10.22¢/kWh 7.96¢/kWh 6.05¢/kWh
North Carolina 14.19¢/kWh 10.39¢/kWh 7.85¢/kWh
United States 16.63¢/kWh 13.39¢/kWh 8.72¢/kWh

Solar Power in 27101

Month ZIP Code 27101 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 4.46 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.96 3 6.31
Mar 5.38 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.68 5.13 7.3
May 5.56 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.78 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.65 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.66 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.75 5.15 7.02
Oct 5.14 3.32 6.92
Nov 5 2.33 5.99
Dec 4.28 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 27101. This visualizes solar power levels in 27101 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 27101 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 27101, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 27101 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Forsyth County region was incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 27101. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 27101

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or credit repair services 70
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 36
Checking or savings account 16
Debt collection 6
Credit card or prepaid card 3
Other 8
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 27101

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 36
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 36
Improper use of your report 21
Managing an account 12
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 9
Other 25
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 27101. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.