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ZIP 27105

Pop. 40,678·Forsyth County·213th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,236/mo
Year-over-Year
+11.2%
Month-over-Month
+2.4%
vs US Median
-$729
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ZIP 27105 · $1,236
More affordable than 90% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$14,832/yr
At $1,236/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyForsyth County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 11.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+11.2% YoY, +2.4% 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

2021 vs 2026

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

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

Household income in the area moved from $33,301 to $44,080 across the same window, up 32.4% versus 2021. Renters now make up 46.4% of households, compared with 49.8% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 27105 covers Winston-Salem, NC. The median rent here is $1,236/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $970/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,100/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($44,080/yr), ZIP 27105 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 11.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 27105?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 27105 (Winston-Salem, NC) is $1,236. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 27105 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 27105's median rent of $1,236/mo is $729 (37%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

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

ZIP 27105 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in North Carolina, ranking #213 out of 227 ZIPs at $1,236/mo.

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 $49,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,236/mo in ZIP 27105. The local median household income is $44,080/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 27105?

Rent in ZIP 27105 has increased 11.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 27105 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 27105 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,236/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($44,080/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 27105 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 27105 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 46.4% of ZIP 27105 households are renters, while 53.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 27105 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 27105 compare to the rest of Winston-Salem?

ZIP 27105 is more affordable than Winston-Salem overall. At $1,236/mo, it's $301 below the Winston-Salem citywide median of $1,537/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 27105 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 27105 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $1,236/mo, rent takes ~34% of ZIP 27105's median household income ($44,080/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 27105 34%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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