ZIP Code · NC

ZIP 27012

Part of Clemmons, NC

Pop. 30,543·Forsyth County·73rd most expensive ZIP in North Carolina

Median rent (all units)

$1,785/mo

Year-over-Year

+2.9%

Month-over-Month

+0.8%

vs US Median

-$147

Reported rents

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ZIP 27012 · $1,785

More affordable than 52% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,050

1 BR

$1,130

2 BR

$1,280

3 BR

$1,690

4 BR+

$2,000

Research median

$1,280/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 27012 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in July 2022.

Past year vs. the rest of North Carolina

Rent in ZIP 27012 changed +2.9% over the year to September 2026. Across the 190 North Carolina ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +2.6%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 3 months in a row, and rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($96,250) is $2,406 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($2,000).

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 27104, 7 miles away, rents for 25% less ($1,347/mo), about $5,300 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 27012. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$21,420/yr

At $1,785/mo median

Location

CityClemmons

StateNC

CountyForsyth County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (2.9% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+2.9% YoY, +0.8% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 27012 (Clemmons, NC) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 49.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

30,543

Median income

$96,250

Median age

43.4

Renters

19.6%

Age distribution

22.5%

15.8%

26.9%

14.5%

20.2%

Under 1822.5%

18–3415.8%

35–5426.9%

55–6414.5%

65+20.2%

Gender

50.1%

49.9%

Male50.1%

Female49.9%

Race & ethnicity

77.4%

White77.4%

Black6.9%

Hispanic9.5%

Asian5.3%

Other1%

Education (25+)

18.6%

26%

49.2%

No HS diploma6.2%

HS diploma18.6%

Some college26%

Bachelor's+49.2%

Housing tenure

80.4%

19.6%

Owner80.4%

Renter19.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2023 vs 2026

How ZIP 27012 in Clemmons, NC has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,559 → $1,785

up 14.5%

Income

$88,209 → $96,250

up 9.1%

Population

27,631 → 30,543

up 10.5%

Renter share

18% → 19.6%

+1.6 pts

Bachelor's+

48.1% → 49.2%

+1.1 pts

Median age

45.7 → 43.4

-2.3 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 27012 in Clemmons, NC stood at $1,559 in 2023 and currently runs about $1,785, reflecting a 14.5% increase over the period. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $88,209 in 2021 to $96,250 more recently. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 10.5% since 2021, moving from about 27,631 residents to roughly 30,543. Renters now make up 19.6% of households, compared with 18% five years ago. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 27012 in Clemmons, NC market of 2023.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 27012 covers Clemmons, NC. The median rent here is $1,785/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,130/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,280/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($96,250/yr), ZIP 27012 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 27012?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $71,000/year (about $34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,785/mo in ZIP 27012. The local median household income is $96,250/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 27012?

Rent in ZIP 27012 has risen 2.9% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in July 2022.

How does ZIP 27012 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 27012 is one of the pricier among North Carolina ZIP codes for rent, ranking #73 of 230 at $1,785/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 27012 changed +2.9%, against a typical +2.6% across the 190 North Carolina ZIP codes Zillow tracks.