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U.S. ZIP Code · NC27105

Forsyth County · Winston-Salem, NC

Typical home value

$175,342[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-0.1%
5-year / yr
+5.3%
10-year / yr
+8.5%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-38.3%
vs metro
-34.0%
vs state
-38.4%
ZIP 27105 location in NC
Location of ZIP 27105 in NC

Price history

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

The typical home in 27105 is worth $175,342 — 34.0% below the Winston-Salem, NC median. Over the past year, values have fallen 0.1%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,255 a month — a 8.6% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.7%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,255[2]
Gross yield
8.6%[2]
Cap rate
5.2%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.7%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,241[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
40,678[3]
Median household income
$44,080[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
13
Elementary
6
Middle
3
High
2
  • North Forsyth High

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

    1,111 students

  • Mineral Springs Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools

    695 students

  • Carver High

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

    694 students

  • Quality Education Academy

    Other · Grades K–12 · Quality Education Academy

    667 students

  • Paisley IB Magnet School

    Middle · Grades 6–10 · Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools

    570 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 yield8.6%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)5.2%
Annual rent$15,058

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$887
Loan principal$140,274
Down payment$35,068
Total interest paid$178,912

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 ratio0.91
Monthly cost to own$1,136
Monthly rent$1,255

Owning 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
9th percentile[1]
Rental yield
100th percentile[2]
Property tax
71st percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 27105?
The typical home in 27105 is worth $175,342, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 27105?
Home values in 27105 are down 0.1% over the past year, and up 5.3% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 27105?
A typical home in 27105 rents for about $1,255 a month, a gross rental yield of 8.6%.
What is the property tax rate in 27105?
The effective property tax rate in 27105 is 0.7% — roughly $1,241 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 27105?
ZIP code 27105 has a population of 40,678 and a median household income of $44,080.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Jonesville, NC

    Typical home
    $188,926
    Gross yield
  • Cooleemee, NC

    Typical home
    $134,991
    Gross yield
  • Winston-Salem, NC

    Typical home
    $229,144
    Gross yield
    8.1%
  • NC

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

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

    Typical home
    $237,589
    Gross yield

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