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Winston salem, NC — ZIP 27107

Population: 50,769 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 27107 (Winston salem, NC) is $244,936 — up 1.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $317,490 after a median 52 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,686/month. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, coldwave, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$244,936

Median home value

+1.6%

1-year change

52

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$244,936
1-year appreciation
+1.6%
3-year appreciation
+9.2%
5-year appreciation
+30.3%
10-year appreciation
+105.9%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$246,801
House Price Index (state)
438.2 (+1.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$317,490
Median list price
$327,240
Median price per sqft
$165
1-year sale-price change
+15.5%
Median days on market
52 days
Homes sold (recent period)
165
For-sale inventory
145
Sale-to-list ratio
97.5%
Active listings
160
1-year forecast
+1.4%
Days to pending
56 days
New listings (monthly)
54

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,686/mo
1-year rent change
+5.7%
Studio fair-market rent
$890/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$960/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,090/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,440/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,710/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
9
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
Davidson County Schools, Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools
Schools include
Wallburg Elementary, Friendship Elementary, Oak Grove Middle, Oak Grove High, Easton Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, coldWave, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 29% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
64.7%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
47.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
52
Days with Good air quality
165
Days with Moderate air quality
193
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
154

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
32,498
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
28,555

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Guilford Courthouse National Military Park (20 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
39
Nearest airport
Robertson Field (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Smith Reynolds Airport (INT) (9 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
NOVANT HEALTH FORSYTH MEDICAL CENTER, NOVANT HEALTH MEDICAL PARK HOSPITAL, NOVANT HEALTH THOMASVILLE MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,012 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,985
Housing built before 1970
30.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
30.8%
Median annual property tax
$1,532
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
71.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
174,452
Average weekly wage
$1,232
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,540

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 27107State medianUS median
Median home value$244,936$287,250$289,727
Median sale price$317,490$330,000$325,000
Median days on market52 days70 days51 days
Typical rent$1,686/mo$1,686/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,532$1,366$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 27107?
$244,936.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 27107?
$317,490.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 27107?
Median days on market: 52 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 27107?
Typical rent: $1,686/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 27107?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, coldWave, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind.
Is ZIP 27107 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 27107?
Risk to homes is higher than 29% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 27107?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 27107?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 27107?
9 schools (6 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 27107 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 27107?
Moderate. Median AQI: 52. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 27107?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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