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U.S. ZIP Code · NC27012

Forsyth County · Winston-Salem, NC

Typical home value

$388,012[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.3%
5-year / yr
+5.6%
10-year / yr
+5.8%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+36.6%
vs metro
+46.0%
vs state
+36.3%
ZIP 27012 location in NC
Location of ZIP 27012 in NC

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 27012 is worth $388,012 — 46.0% above the Winston-Salem, NC median. Over the past year, values have risen 1.3%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,882 a month — a 5.8% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.6%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,882[2]
Gross yield
5.8%[2]
Cap rate
3.5%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,491[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Forsyth County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively High
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively High

#Who lives here

Population
30,543[3]
Median household income
$96,250[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Forsyth County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+504[5]
Moved in
10,963
Moved out
10,459

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
4
Elementary
3
Middle
0
High
1
  • West Forsyth High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools

    2,269 students

  • Clemmons Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools

    806 students

  • Frank Morgan Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools

    731 students

  • Southwest Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools

    513 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield5.8%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.5%
Annual rent$22,579

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,962
Loan principal$310,410
Down payment$77,602
Total interest paid$395,910

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.32
Monthly cost to own$2,492
Monthly rent$1,882

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
26th percentile[1]
Rental yield
21st percentile[2]
Property tax
49th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 27012?
The typical home in 27012 is worth $388,012, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 27012?
Home values in 27012 are up 1.3% over the past year, and up 5.6% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 27012?
A typical home in 27012 rents for about $1,882 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.8%.
What is the property tax rate in 27012?
The effective property tax rate in 27012 is 0.6% — roughly $2,491 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 27012?
ZIP code 27012 has a population of 30,543 and a median household income of $96,250.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Lewisville, NC

    Typical home
    $403,296
    Gross yield
  • Winston-Salem, NC

    Typical home
    $372,633
    Gross yield
    4.3%
  • Advance CDP, NC

    Typical home
    $409,883
    Gross yield
    5.3%
  • Winston-Salem, NC

    Typical home
    $335,457
    Gross yield
    7.1%
  • Winston-Salem, NC

    Typical home
    $334,764
    Gross yield
    4.5%
  • Kernersville, NC

    Typical home
    $323,023
    Gross yield
    6.3%

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