The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 27021 sells for about $289,000, or $171 per square foot.
Prices are down 19.5% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 105 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $851 a month.
ZIP 27021 — King
The housing market in 27021 is currently experiencing a cooling phase, evidenced by a significant year-over-year decline in median sale prices and an increase in days on market. While inventory remains tight, buyer activity has slowed, leading to a more balanced market compared to the rapid appreciation seen in previous years.
This area is well-suited for families and commuters seeking a more affordable, suburban lifestyle compared to the Winston-Salem urban core, while still maintaining reasonable access to major employment hubs.
Median prices moved down 19.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 105 days on market with 1.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.7% · poverty 10.7% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 8.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 27021, North Carolina
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in the King area are generally lower than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type.
Public schools in the area are served by the Stokes County Schools district, which maintains a mix of rural-serving elementary and high schools.
The area is subject to standard regional climate risks, including occasional severe thunderstorms and potential for high winds, with moderate wildfire risk in surrounding wooded areas.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Winston-Salem employment core, with local development focused on residential expansion and small-scale commercial services.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level by Stokes County, with additional municipal taxes applied for properties within the city limits of King.
Residents primarily rely on Highway 52 for commuting to Winston-Salem, with typical drive times ranging from 20 to 30 minutes depending on traffic.
The area features access to local parks such as King Central Park and proximity to outdoor recreation at Hanging Rock State Park, along with basic retail and dining along Main Street.
The rental market is characterized by a mix of single-family home rentals and smaller multi-family units, with moderate demand from commuters working in the Triad region.
The local economy is supported by a mix of manufacturing, healthcare, and retail services, with many residents commuting to the larger Winston-Salem metropolitan area.
Development is primarily focused on residential subdivisions and infrastructure improvements along the Highway 52 corridor.
Parcels are subject to Stokes County property tax levies and the Stokes County Schools district jurisdiction.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns, including wind and hail exposure common in the Piedmont region.
Data retrieved from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Community park featuring walking trails and recreational facilities.
Regional destination for hiking and outdoor activities located a short drive north.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.