ZIP Code · NC

ZIP 27105

Part of Winston-Salem, NC

Pop. 40,678·Forsyth County·223rd most expensive ZIP in North Carolina

Median rent (all units)

$1,122/mo

Year-over-Year

+6.3%

Month-over-Month

+0.9%

vs US Median

-$810

Reported rents

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ZIP 27105 · $1,122

More affordable than 95% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$890

1 BR

$970

2 BR

$1,100

3 BR

$1,440

4 BR+

$1,690

Research median

$1,100/mo

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

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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 27105 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in October 2022.

Past year vs. the rest of North Carolina

Rent in ZIP 27105 changed +6.4% 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 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($44,080) is $1,102 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,100); a 3-bedroom is $1,440.

Rank in Winston-Salem

1st cheapest of 7 ZIP codes in Winston-Salem.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 27105. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$13,464/yr

At $1,122/mo median

Location

CityWinston-Salem

StateNC

CountyForsyth County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 6.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+6.3% YoY, +0.9% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 27105 (Winston-Salem, NC) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 17.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

40,678

Median income

$44,080

Median age

34.6

Renters

46.4%

Age distribution

27.9%

22.5%

22.7%

15.4%

Under 1827.9%

18–3422.5%

35–5422.7%

55–6411.5%

65+15.4%

Gender

48%

52%

Male48%

Female52%

Race & ethnicity

24.9%

53.3%

23.7%

White24.9%

Black53.3%

Hispanic23.7%

Education (25+)

17.2%

34%

31.1%

17.7%

No HS diploma17.2%

HS diploma34%

Some college31.1%

Bachelor's+17.7%

Housing tenure

53.6%

46.4%

Owner53.6%

Renter46.4%

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

2023 vs 2026

How ZIP 27105 in Winston-Salem, NC has changed in 5 years

Rent

$958 → $1,122

up 17.1%

Income

$33,301 → $44,080

up 32.4%

Population

40,703 → 40,678

down 0.1%

Renter share

49.8% → 46.4%

-3.4 pts

Bachelor's+

15.9% → 17.7%

+1.8 pts

Median age

35.8 → 34.6

-1.2 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 27105 in Winston-Salem, NC stood at $958 in 2023 and currently runs about $1,122, reflecting a 17.1% increase over the period. Household income in the area moved from $33,301 to $44,080 across the same window, up 32.4% versus 2021. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. Renters now make up 46.4% of households, compared with 49.8% five years ago. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 27105 in Winston-Salem, NC look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 27105 covers Winston-Salem, NC. The median rent here is $1,122/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $970/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,100/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($44,080/yr), ZIP 27105 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 27105?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $45,000/year (about $22/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,122/mo in ZIP 27105. The local median household income is $44,080/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 27105?

Rent in ZIP 27105 has risen 6.3% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in October 2022.

How does ZIP 27105 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 27105 is one of the more affordable among North Carolina ZIP codes for rent, ranking #223 of 230 at $1,122/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 27105 changed +6.4%, against a typical +2.6% across the 190 North Carolina ZIP codes Zillow tracks.