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Population and households in ZIP 27239
Household size in ZIP 27239
| Period | ZIP 27239 | Winston-Salem area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.53 | 2.49 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.46 | 2.50 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.49 | 2.49 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.39 | 2.46 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.13 | −0.03 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
ZIP 27239 is a place of small households, averaging 2.39 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.53, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northwest.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 27239
| Period | ZIP 27239 | Winston-Salem area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.3 | 39.1 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.1 | 40.2 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.5 | 41.5 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.1 | 41.5 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.8 | +2.4 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
ZIP 27239 skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.1, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 42.3, mirroring the country.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 27239
| Period | ZIP 27239 | Winston-Salem area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.7% | 12.1% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.5% | 12.3% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.6% | 11.7% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.7% | 11.8% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in twelve households in ZIP 27239 (8.7%), below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 2.1 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 27239
Renters in ZIP 27239
| Period | ZIP 27239 | Winston-Salem area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.7% | 29.2% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.5% | 31.4% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.8% | 33.2% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.0% | 30.8% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 18.0% of households in ZIP 27239 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 52.2% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the northeast; owners are most common in the southwest. The renter share is down 3.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 27239
| Period | ZIP 27239 | Winston-Salem area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.0% | 11.4% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.3% | 11.5% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.1% | 11.4% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.5% | 9.9% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs high in ZIP 27239: 13.5% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy has edged down 0.6 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 27239
| Period | ZIP 27239 | Winston-Salem area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1978 | 1980 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1979 | 1980 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1985 | 1982 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1982 | 1985 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +5 | +7 | +6 |
The typical home in ZIP 27239 was built around 1982, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). The median year built has moved up from 1978 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 27239
| Period | ZIP 27239 | Winston-Salem area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $559 | $700 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $606 | $751 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $715 | $830 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $837 | $1,102 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$278 | +$403 | +$528 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 27239 runs $837 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $278 a month since 2006–10, up 50%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 23.6% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the southeast; the most affordable are in the northeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 27239
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 27239
| Period | ZIP 27239 | Winston-Salem area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.8% | 25.2% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.6% | 25.9% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.5% | 27.2% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.0% | 31.2% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.2 pts | +6.0 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 27239: 18.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 6.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the east.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 27239
| Period | ZIP 27239 | Winston-Salem area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 77.0% | 83.9% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 77.2% | 84.4% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 80.1% | 87.0% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.0% | 89.6% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.0 pts | +5.7 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in ZIP 27239 never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 87.0% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 10.0 points, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 27239
| Period | ZIP 27239 | Winston-Salem area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.4% | 8.4% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.8% | 10.3% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.2% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.4 pts | −3.5 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 27239 is close to the national rate: 5.0% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 6.4 points, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 27239 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 27239 | 2.39 | 46.1 | 8.7% | 18.0% | 13.5% | 1982 | $837 | 18.0% | 87.0% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 27292 | 2.53 | 41.9 | 14.6% | 30.0% | 14.4% | 1978 | $889 | 19.2% | 84.0% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 28071 | 2.67 | 39.3 | 5.6% | 15.6% | 18.0% | 1985 | $908 | 16.3% | 83.9% | 1.6% |
| ZIP 27205 | 2.50 | 43.7 | 8.8% | 20.8% | 8.1% | 1987 | $968 | 20.0% | 85.0% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 27203 | 2.40 | 36.6 | 19.1% | 56.5% | 7.7% | 1978 | $912 | 16.0% | 83.3% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 27299 | 2.74 | 39.6 | 11.1% | 17.1% | 7.7% | 1987 | $960 | 19.2% | 93.3% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 28146 | 2.46 | 43.8 | 11.5% | 17.7% | 8.6% | 1986 | $992 | 27.0% | 92.1% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 28072 | 2.86 | 41.2 | 3.4% | 5.8% | 5.3% | 1984 | $910 | 25.5% | 97.3% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 28039 | 1.98 | 45.3 | 13.5% | 46.6% | 9.0% | 1967 | $872 | 22.6% | 88.9% | 14.4% |
| ZIP 28159 | 2.34 | 41.6 | 11.4% | 29.8% | 16.6% | 1947 | $1,008 | 26.3% | 83.3% | 9.3% |
| ZIP 28138 | 2.52 | 41.3 | 8.9% | 28.1% | 7.0% | 1988 | $1,022 | 19.7% | 90.5% | 2.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 27239. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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