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Population and households in ZIP 27295
Household size in ZIP 27295
| Period | ZIP 27295 | Winston-Salem area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.47 | 2.49 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.53 | 2.50 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.48 | 2.49 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.42 | 2.46 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.05 | −0.03 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 27295 run small, averaging 2.42 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.47, as it has nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northeast.
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 27295
| Period | ZIP 27295 | Winston-Salem area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.3 | 39.1 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.4 | 40.2 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.0 | 41.5 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.1 | 41.5 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.8 | +2.4 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 44.1, ZIP 27295 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 40.3 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the northeast, the oldest in the west.
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 27295
| Period | ZIP 27295 | Winston-Salem area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.6% | 12.1% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.1% | 12.3% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.3% | 11.7% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.2% | 11.8% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −0.4 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 8.2% of households in ZIP 27295, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 1.4 points, mirroring the country.
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 27295
Renters in ZIP 27295
| Period | ZIP 27295 | Winston-Salem area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.8% | 29.2% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.3% | 31.4% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.8% | 33.2% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 25.0% | 30.8% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
About a quarter of households in ZIP 27295 rent their homes (25.0%), below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. About half of owners (50.2%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the south; owners are most common in the northeast. The renter share has edged up 1.2 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 27295
| Period | ZIP 27295 | Winston-Salem area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 11.4% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.5% | 11.5% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.6% | 11.4% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.4% | 9.9% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 27295 than nationally: 7.4%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy is down 1.4 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. ZIP 27295 has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of North Carolina ZIP codes.
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 27295
| Period | ZIP 27295 | Winston-Salem area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1981 | 1980 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1983 | 1980 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1986 | 1982 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1985 | 1985 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +5 | +7 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 27295 is a little younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1985, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1981 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the center, while the east 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 27295
| Period | ZIP 27295 | Winston-Salem area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $688 | $700 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $708 | $751 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $704 | $830 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,000 | $1,102 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$312 | +$403 | +$528 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 27295 runs $1,000 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $312 a month from 2006–10, a 45% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 31.2% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the north; the most affordable are in the west.
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 27295
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 27295
| Period | ZIP 27295 | Winston-Salem area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.5% | 25.2% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.3% | 25.9% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.3% | 27.2% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.3% | 31.2% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +6.0 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 27295: 19.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 2.7 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the north 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 27295
| Period | ZIP 27295 | Winston-Salem area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.4% | 83.9% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.6% | 84.4% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 84.1% | 87.0% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.7% | 89.6% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.3 pts | +5.7 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 27295 is close to the national rate: 89.7% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 9.3 points from 2006–10, 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 27295
| Period | ZIP 27295 | Winston-Salem area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 8.4% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 10.3% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.8% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.9% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.6 pts | −3.5 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 27295 has been strong: just 2.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 5.6 points, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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 27295 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 27295 | 2.42 | 44.1 | 8.2% | 25.0% | 7.4% | 1985 | $1,000 | 19.3% | 89.7% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 27292 | 2.53 | 41.9 | 14.6% | 30.0% | 14.4% | 1978 | $889 | 19.2% | 84.0% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 27299 | 2.74 | 39.6 | 11.1% | 17.1% | 7.7% | 1987 | $960 | 19.2% | 93.3% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 27006 | 2.45 | 48.5 | 4.4% | 12.3% | 9.4% | 1992 | $982 | 39.2% | 95.4% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 27360 | 2.53 | 40.8 | 14.2% | 32.1% | 8.9% | 1982 | $940 | 16.6% | 84.9% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 27028 | 2.69 | 42.4 | 10.3% | 21.2% | 11.4% | 1987 | $873 | 21.9% | 89.2% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 27014 | 2.61 | 37.2 | 14.3% | 25.6% | 18.6% | 1950 | $957 | 11.0% | 87.2% | 7.9% |
| ZIP 27262 | 2.44 | 33.1 | 13.9% | 41.7% | 35.1% | 1963 | $1,136 | 45.4% | 88.2% | 6.6% |
| ZIP 27370 | 2.70 | 39.9 | 9.0% | 18.4% | 8.2% | 1986 | $990 | 17.8% | 84.5% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 27054 | 2.23 | 47.3 | 8.0% | 12.0% | 12.7% | 1992 | $863 | 10.9% | 94.6% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 27260 | 2.57 | 36.6 | 23.3% | 56.3% | 11.5% | 1972 | $951 | 12.1% | 74.4% | 8.3% |
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 27295. 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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