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ZIP 27103

Pop. 33,325·Forsyth County·108th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,690/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.6%
Month-over-Month
+1.1%
vs US Median
-$275
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ZIP 27103 · $1,690
More affordable than 60% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,110
1 BR
$1,210
2 BR
$1,380
3 BR
$1,800
4 BR+
$2,130
Research median
$1,380/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
$20,280/yr
At $1,690/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyForsyth County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 5.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.6% YoY, +1.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 27103 (Winston-Salem, NC) is roughly split between renters and owners, 45.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
33,325
Median income
$67,012
Median age
38.7
Renters
45.4%
Age distribution
18.6%
25.8%
24.9%
12.2%
18.5%
Under 1818.6%
18–3425.8%
35–5424.9%
55–6412.2%
65+18.5%
Gender
44%
56%
Male44%
Female56%
Race & ethnicity
64.1%
14.1%
15.4%
White64.1%
Black14.1%
Hispanic15.4%
Asian2.5%
Other3.9%
Education (25+)
17.7%
29.6%
45.1%
No HS diploma7.7%
HS diploma17.7%
Some college29.6%
Bachelor's+45.1%
Housing tenure
54.6%
45.4%
Owner54.6%
Renter45.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 27103 in Winston-Salem, NC has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,176 → $1,690
up 43.7%
Income
$53,486 → $67,012
up 25.3%
Population
35,350 → 33,325
down 5.7%
Renter share
47.2% → 45.4%
-1.8 pts
Bachelor's+
39.3% → 45.1%
+5.8 pts
Median age
37.3 → 38.7
+1.4 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 27103 in Winston-Salem, NC has shifted from $1,176 to $1,690, up 43.7% since 2021. Household income in the area moved from $53,486 to $67,012 across the same window, up 25.3% versus 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 27103 in Winston-Salem, NC losing about 2,025 residents over the five-year window, down 5.7% on net. The renter share has eased from 47.2% to 45.4%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 39.3% to 45.1% across the same window. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 27103 in Winston-Salem, NC look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 27103 covers Winston-Salem, NC. The median rent here is $1,690/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,210/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,380/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($67,012/yr), ZIP 27103 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 27103?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 27103 (Winston-Salem, NC) is $1,690. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 27103 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 27103's median rent of $1,690/mo is $275 (14%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 27103 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 27103 falls in the middle range for North Carolina, ranking #108 out of 227 ZIPs at $1,690/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 27103?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $68,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,690/mo in ZIP 27103. The local median household income is $67,012/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 27103?

Rent in ZIP 27103 has increased 5.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 27103 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 27103 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,690/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($67,012/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 27103 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 27103 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 45.4% of ZIP 27103 households are renters, while 54.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 27103 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 27103 compare to the rest of Winston-Salem?

ZIP 27103 is pricier than Winston-Salem as a whole. At $1,690/mo, it's $153 above the Winston-Salem citywide median of $1,537/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 27103 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 27103 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,690/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 27103's median household income ($67,012/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax4.5%
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