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ZIP 27106

Pop. 49,670·Forsyth County·207th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,295/mo
Year-over-Year
+13.6%
Month-over-Month
-1.5%
vs US Median
-$670
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ZIP 27106 · $1,295
More affordable than 87% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,100
1 BR
$1,190
2 BR
$1,360
3 BR
$1,770
4 BR+
$2,100
Research median
$1,360/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
$15,540/yr
At $1,295/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyForsyth County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 13.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+13.6% YoY, -1.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 27106 (Winston-Salem, NC) is majority owner-occupied, 50.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
49,670
Median income
$68,568
Median age
38.5
Renters
44%
Age distribution
22%
24.2%
23%
12.6%
18.2%
Under 1822%
18–3424.2%
35–5423%
55–6412.6%
65+18.2%
Gender
47%
53%
Male47%
Female53%
Race & ethnicity
55%
26.7%
13.8%
White55%
Black26.7%
Hispanic13.8%
Asian3.8%
Other0.7%
Education (25+)
15.8%
25.9%
50.3%
No HS diploma8%
HS diploma15.8%
Some college25.9%
Bachelor's+50.3%
Housing tenure
56%
44%
Owner56%
Renter44%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 27106 in Winston-Salem, NC has changed in 5 years

Rent
$843 → $1,295
up 53.6%
Income
$61,158 → $68,568
up 12.1%
Population
46,688 → 49,670
up 6.4%
Renter share
44.9% → 44%
-0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
45.8% → 50.3%
+4.5 pts
Median age
40.2 → 38.5
-1.7 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 27106 in Winston-Salem, NC has climbed from $843 to $1,295, a 53.6% change over five years. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 27106 in Winston-Salem, NC now reports about $68,568, up from $61,158 in 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 6.4% since 2021, moving from about 46,688 residents to roughly 49,670. College-educated residents now make up 50.3% of adults here, versus 45.8% in 2021. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 27106 in Winston-Salem, NC reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 27106 covers Winston-Salem, NC. The median rent here is $1,295/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,190/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,360/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($68,568/yr), ZIP 27106 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 13.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 27106?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 27106 (Winston-Salem, NC) is $1,295. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 27106 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 27106's median rent of $1,295/mo is $670 (34%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 27106 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 27106 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in North Carolina, ranking #207 out of 227 ZIPs at $1,295/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 27106?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $52,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,295/mo in ZIP 27106. The local median household income is $68,568/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 27106?

Rent in ZIP 27106 has increased 13.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 27106 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 27106 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,295/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($68,568/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 27106 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 27106 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 44% of ZIP 27106 households are renters, while 56% are owner-occupied. ZIP 27106 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 27106 compare to the rest of Winston-Salem?

ZIP 27106 is more affordable than Winston-Salem overall. At $1,295/mo, it's $242 below the Winston-Salem citywide median of $1,537/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 27106 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 27106 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,295/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 27106's median household income ($68,568/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 27106 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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