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ZIP 27127

Pop. 41,443·Forsyth County·86th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,754/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.8%
Month-over-Month
+4.0%
vs US Median
-$211
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ZIP 27127 · $1,754
More affordable than 55% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,030
1 BR
$1,120
2 BR
$1,270
3 BR
$1,660
4 BR+
$1,970
Research median
$1,270/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
$21,048/yr
At $1,754/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyForsyth County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 7.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.8% YoY, +4.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 27127 (Winston-Salem, NC) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 32% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
41,443
Median income
$61,926
Median age
37.4
Renters
34.3%
Age distribution
23.8%
23%
28.4%
14.2%
Under 1823.8%
18–3423%
35–5428.4%
55–6410.6%
65+14.2%
Gender
46.9%
53.1%
Male46.9%
Female53.1%
Race & ethnicity
45.8%
27.8%
22.5%
White45.8%
Black27.8%
Hispanic22.5%
Asian1.4%
Other2.7%
Education (25+)
27.1%
29.8%
32%
No HS diploma11.1%
HS diploma27.1%
Some college29.8%
Bachelor's+32%
Housing tenure
65.7%
34.3%
Owner65.7%
Renter34.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 27127 in Winston-Salem, NC has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,200 → $1,754
up 46.2%
Income
$54,750 → $61,926
up 13.1%
Population
42,914 → 41,443
down 3.4%
Renter share
37.4% → 34.3%
-3.1 pts
Bachelor's+
26.9% → 32%
+5.1 pts
Median age
34.8 → 37.4
+2.6 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 27127 in Winston-Salem, NC stood at $1,200 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,754, reflecting a 46.2% increase over the period. Median household income rose from $54,750 to $61,926 between 2021 and 2024, a 13.1% shift. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 3.4% since 2021, moving from about 42,914 residents to roughly 41,443. Renters now make up 34.3% of households, compared with 37.4% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 32% of adults here, versus 26.9% in 2021. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 27127 in Winston-Salem, NC reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 27127 covers Winston-Salem, NC. The median rent here is $1,754/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,120/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,270/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($61,926/yr), ZIP 27127 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 27127?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 27127 (Winston-Salem, NC) is $1,754. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 27127 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 27127's median rent of $1,754/mo is $211 (11%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 27127 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 27127 falls in the middle range for North Carolina, ranking #86 out of 227 ZIPs at $1,754/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 27127?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $70,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,754/mo in ZIP 27127. The local median household income is $61,926/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 27127?

Rent in ZIP 27127 has increased 7.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 27127 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 27127 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,754/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($61,926/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 27127 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 27127 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 34.3% of ZIP 27127 households are renters, while 65.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 27127 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 27127 compare to the rest of Winston-Salem?

ZIP 27127 is pricier than Winston-Salem as a whole. At $1,754/mo, it's $217 above the Winston-Salem citywide median of $1,537/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 27127 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 27127 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $1,754/mo, rent takes ~34% of ZIP 27127's median household income ($61,926/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 27127 34%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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