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ZIP 27040

Pop. 12,665·Forsyth County·10th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$2,214/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+7.7%
vs US Median
+$249
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 27040 · $2,214
More expensive than 70% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,430
1 BR
$1,550
2 BR
$1,770
3 BR
$2,310
4 BR+
$2,730
Research median
$1,770/mo

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$26,568/yr
At $2,214/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyForsyth County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +7.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 27040 (Pfafftown, NC) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 45.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
12,665
Median income
$92,601
Median age
41.3
Renters
6.8%
Age distribution
25.8%
14%
28.1%
12.6%
19.4%
Under 1825.8%
18–3414%
35–5428.1%
55–6412.6%
65+19.4%
Gender
50.4%
49.6%
Male50.4%
Female49.6%
Race & ethnicity
73.5%
13.1%
White73.5%
Black13.1%
Hispanic9%
Asian2.1%
Other2.3%
Education (25+)
19.9%
28.6%
45.1%
No HS diploma6.3%
HS diploma19.9%
Some college28.6%
Bachelor's+45.1%
Housing tenure
93.2%
Owner93.2%
Renter6.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 27040 in Pfafftown, NC has changed in 5 years

Income
$84,097 → $92,601
up 10.1%
Population
12,630 → 12,665
up 0.3%
Renter share
7.4% → 6.8%
-0.6 pts
Bachelor's+
42.5% → 45.1%
+2.6 pts
Median age
43.5 → 41.3
-2.2 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $84,097 in 2021 to $92,601 more recently. College-educated residents now make up 45.1% of adults here, versus 42.5% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 27040 covers Pfafftown, NC. The median rent here is $2,214/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,550/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,770/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($92,601/yr), ZIP 27040 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 27040?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 27040 (Pfafftown, NC) is $2,214. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 27040 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 27040's median rent of $2,214/mo is $249 (13%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 27040 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 27040 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in North Carolina, ranking #10 out of 227 ZIPs tracked at $2,214/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 27040?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $89,000/year (~$43/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,214/mo in ZIP 27040. The local median household income is $92,601/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 27040?

Rent in ZIP 27040 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 27040 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 27040 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,214/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($92,601/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 27040 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 27040 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 6.8% of ZIP 27040 households are renters, while 93.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 27040 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

When was rent data for ZIP 27040 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 27040 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,214/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 27040's median household income ($92,601/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 27040 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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