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U.S. ZIP Code · NC27292

Davidson County · Winston-Salem, NC

Typical home value

$252,008[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+7.2%
5-year / yr
+7.8%
10-year / yr
+7.9%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-11.3%
vs metro
-5.2%
vs state
-11.5%
ZIP 27292 location in NC
Location of ZIP 27292 in NC

Price history

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

The typical home in 27292 is worth $252,008 — 5.2% below the Winston-Salem, NC median. Over the past year, values have risen 7.2%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,299 a month — a 6.2% 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
$1,299[2]
Gross yield
6.2%[2]
Cap rate
3.7%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,496[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
40,311[3]
Median household income
$57,264[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+1,092[5]
Moved in
5,065
Moved out
3,973

Schools

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

Public schools
15
Elementary
7
Middle
2
High
4
  • Lexington Senior High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Lexington City Schools

    929 students

  • Central Davidson High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Davidson County Schools

    867 students

  • Central Davidson Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Davidson County Schools

    662 students

  • Southwood Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Davidson County Schools

    593 students

  • Lexington Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Lexington City Schools

    591 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 yield6.2%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.7%
Annual rent$15,590

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$1,274
Loan principal$201,606
Down payment$50,402
Total interest paid$257,137

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 ratio1.24
Monthly cost to own$1,608
Monthly rent$1,299

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
94th percentile[1]
Rental yield
36th percentile[2]
Property tax
31st percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 27292?
The typical home in 27292 is worth $252,008, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 27292?
Home values in 27292 are up 7.2% over the past year, and up 7.8% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 27292?
A typical home in 27292 rents for about $1,299 a month, a gross rental yield of 6.2%.
What is the property tax rate in 27292?
The effective property tax rate in 27292 is 0.6% — roughly $1,496 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 27292?
ZIP code 27292 has a population of 40,311 and a median household income of $57,264.

#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
    $252,033
    Gross yield
  • NC

    Typical home
    $254,433
    Gross yield
  • Yadkinville, NC

    Typical home
    $249,365
    Gross yield
  • NC

    Typical home
    $256,518
    Gross yield
  • Winston-Salem, NC

    Typical home
    $245,062
    Gross yield
    8.2%
  • Walnut Cove, NC

    Typical home
    $245,009
    Gross yield

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