The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 27127 sells for about $284,900, or $165 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 42 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,450 a month.
ZIP 27127 — Winston-Salem
The 27127 housing market remains stable with steady demand for entry-level and mid-range single-family homes. Prices have seen modest year-over-year growth, supported by the area's relative affordability compared to the broader metro. Inventory remains tight, keeping the market competitive for buyers.
This ZIP is well-suited for first-time homebuyers and working families seeking affordability within a short commute of Winston-Salem's employment hubs.
Median prices moved up 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 42 days on market with 3.8 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
22% 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 4.2% · poverty 13.5% — 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 9.2%/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 7.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 27127, Forsyth County NC
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 27127 area are generally consistent with the broader Winston-Salem urban trends, with property crime being the primary concern compared to regional averages.
Schools serving this ZIP are part of the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools system, which offers a mix of magnet and traditional neighborhood schools with varying performance ratings.
The area is primarily inland and faces standard regional risks for severe thunderstorms and occasional high winds, with localized flood risks in low-lying areas near creeks.
Economic momentum is driven by the Winston-Salem metro area's focus on healthcare, education, and manufacturing, with ongoing residential infill development.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (North Carolina) — Tax Lien Attachment: A tax lien attaches to all real property, taking priority over all other liens and encumbrances regardless of when they were created. State (North Carolina) — Ad Valorem Property Tax: Tax is calculated by multiplying the assessed value of the property by the combined state and local tax rate. The formula is: Tax = (Assessed Value / 100) * Tax Rate.
Residents typically have a 20-25 minute commute to downtown Winston-Salem, with primary access via I-40 and US-52.
The area features access to local parks such as Salem Lake and various community greenways, with proximity to shopping centers along the Peters Creek Parkway corridor.
The rental market is characterized by moderate demand and steady occupancy, with a mix of single-family rentals and apartment complexes serving a workforce demographic.
The economy is anchored by the healthcare sector (Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist) and higher education institutions in Winston-Salem.
The area is served by a network of arterial roads connecting to I-40, with limited public transit options compared to the city center.
Development is focused on residential infill and commercial revitalization along major thoroughfares.
Forsyth County Tax Administration conducts periodic revaluations to ensure assessments reflect current market values.
Parcels are subject to Forsyth County and Winston-Salem municipal taxes, with standard utility and school district levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns, with standard coverage available for wind and hail.
North Carolina continues to see positive net domestic migration, driven by job growth in the Piedmont Triad region.
North Carolina is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court oversight for the foreclosure process.
Sellers are required to provide a Residential Property and Owners' Association Disclosure Statement to buyers.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter ZCTA 27127 profile.
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.
- Dave & Buster's Winston-Salem4.24.3 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.112.1 mi
- Get Air Trampoline Park416.3 mi
- Velocity 360 Fun Zone3.619.9 mi
- Winston Waterworks Water Park3.88.5 mi
- Bowman Gray Stadium4.76.2 mi
- Benton Convention Center4.56.7 mi
- Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum4.48.3 mi
- Winston Salem Fairgrounds4.38.4 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill4.34.2 mi
- Tanglewood Park4.76.9 mi
- The Grand Winston-Salem by Santikos4.511.4 mi
- Kaleideum4.66.5 mi
- AMC Hanes 124.34.8 mi
- Reynolda Village Shops & Restaurants4.78.1 mi
- Kaleideum4.66.5 mi
- Nido & Mariana Qubein Children’s Museum4.915.8 mi
- Old Salem Museums & Gardens4.65.7 mi
- Reynolda House Museum of American Art4.68 mi
- Richard Childress Racing4.87.3 mi
- Tanglewood Park4.76.9 mi
- The Quarry at Grant Park4.76.9 mi
- Thousand Trails Forest Lake412.1 mi
- Salem Lake Trail4.87.9 mi
- Reynolda Gardens-Wake Forest4.88 mi
- Salem Lake Marina Center & Fishing Station4.67.9 mi
- Oak Hollow Marina4.715.9 mi
- Meadowlands Golf Club4.47.6 mi
- Bermuda Run Country Club4.67.5 mi
- Oak Valley Golf Club4.58.4 mi
- Winding Creek Golf Course4.212.9 mi
- Old Town Club4.88 mi
- Hanes Mall4.24.2 mi
- Publix Super Market at Miller Street4.65.9 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.37.4 mi
- Cooks Flea Market4.111.1 mi
- Marshalls4.24.2 mi
- Piedmont Triad International Airport4.420.8 mi
- GSO Airport4.620.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Large recreational lake offering fishing, boating, and hiking trails.
Hosts regional events, sports, and the annual county fair.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.