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U.S. ZIP Code · NC27101

Forsyth County · Winston-Salem, NC

Typical home value

$229,144[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-0.7%
5-year / yr
+5.3%
10-year / yr
+8.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-19.3%
vs metro
-13.8%
vs state
-19.5%
ZIP 27101 location in NC
Location of ZIP 27101 in NC

Price history

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

The typical home in 27101 is worth $229,144 — 13.8% below the Winston-Salem, NC median. Over the past year, values have fallen 0.7%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,548 a month — a 8.1% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.8%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,548[2]
Gross yield
8.1%[2]
Cap rate
4.9%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.8%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,831[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
22,973[3]
Median household income
$44,198[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
11
Elementary
4
Middle
0
High
5
  • Atkins Academic & Tech High

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

    1,190 students

  • The Arts Based School

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · Arts Based School

    611 students

  • Petree Elementary

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

    475 students

  • The Downtown School

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools

    431 students

  • Diggs-Latham Elementary

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

    393 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 yield8.1%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.9%
Annual rent$18,578

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$1,159
Loan principal$183,315
Down payment$45,829
Total interest paid$233,809

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 ratio0.97
Monthly cost to own$1,502
Monthly rent$1,548

Owning and renting are roughly even.

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
11th percentile[1]
Rental yield
71st percentile[2]
Property tax
89th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 27101?
The typical home in 27101 is worth $229,144, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 27101?
Home values in 27101 are down 0.7% over the past year, and up 5.3% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 27101?
A typical home in 27101 rents for about $1,548 a month, a gross rental yield of 8.1%.
What is the property tax rate in 27101?
The effective property tax rate in 27101 is 0.8% — roughly $1,831 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 27101?
ZIP code 27101 has a population of 22,973 and a median household income of $44,198.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • NC

    Typical home
    $230,795
    Gross yield
  • Boonville, NC

    Typical home
    $231,155
    Gross yield
  • Danbury, NC

    Typical home
    $237,589
    Gross yield
  • Thomasville, NC

    Typical home
    $240,440
    Gross yield
    5.9%
  • Walnut Cove, NC

    Typical home
    $245,009
    Gross yield
  • Winston-Salem, NC

    Typical home
    $245,062
    Gross yield
    8.2%

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