ZIP Code 27012, North Carolina
ZIP Code 27012 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 27012 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Davidson County / Forsyth County, North Carolina. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 30,543. The land area covers 42.00 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 30,543 | ±931 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 43.4 yrs | ±1.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 12,418 | ±544 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 12,974 | ±530 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 12,418 | ±544 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 556 | ±184 |
| Median Home Value | $340,900 | ±$11,840 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,227 | ±$78 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $96,250 | ±$6,596 |
| Per Capita Income | $48,877 | ±$3,049 |
| Poverty Rate | 7.7% | ±2.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 2,339 | ±681 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.9% | ±2.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 15,184 | ±752 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 95.6% | ±1.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 177,809 (2024)
ID: 171093
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: DAVIDSON COUNTY MANAGER
913 GREENSBORO STREET, LEXINGTON NC 27295-1977
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Walkertown, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Winston-Salem, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Winston-Salem, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Winston Salem, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Winston Salem, NC | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | Winston Salem, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | Winston-Salem, NC | |
| Special Education School Nearby | 09-12 | Winston Salem, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Winston Salem, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Kernersville, NC |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Forsyth Technical Community College
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College | 7.0 mi away | 2100 Silas Creek Pky, Winston-Salem, NC, 27103-5197 |
3367230371
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CLEMMONS BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 0.6 mi away | 3554 CLEMMONS RD, CLEMMONS, NC, 27012 |
(336) 703-2920
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Winston Salem Barber School
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College Vocational | 7.5 mi away | 1531 Silas Creek Pky, Winston-Salem, NC, 27127 |
3367634740
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LEWISVILLE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 6.3 mi away | 6490 SHALLOWFORD RD, LEWISVILLE, NC, 27023 |
(336) 703-2940
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Carolina University
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College | 8.8 mi away | 420 S. Broad St., Winston-Salem, NC, 27101 |
3367258344
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SOUTHSIDE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 7.5 mi away | 3185 BUCHANAN ST, WINSTON-SALEM, NC, 27127 |
(336) 703-2980
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University of North Carolina School of the Arts
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College | 9.1 mi away | 1533 South Main St., Winston Salem, NC, 27127-2738 |
3367703399
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FORSYTH COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.2 mi away | 660 W 5TH ST, WINSTON-SALEM, NC, 27101 |
(336) 703-3011
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Salem College
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College | 9.1 mi away | 601 S Church St, Winston-Salem, NC, 27101 |
3367212600
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NORTH DAVIDSON BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 9.5 mi away | 559 CRITCHER DR, WELCOME, NC, 27374 |
(336) 242-2050
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at PFAFFTOWN, NC US, located 9.9 miles from ZCTA5 27012. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48.8° | 25.9° | 37.4° | 3.64" | — |
| February | 53.0° | 26.6° | 39.8° | 3.21" | — |
| March | 60.9° | 33.8° | 47.4° | 3.65" | — |
| April | 70.6° | 42.8° | 56.7° | 4.50" | — |
| May | 77.9° | 53.3° | 65.6° | 4.22" | — |
| June | 84.9° | 63.0° | 74.0° | 4.68" | — |
| July | 88.4° | 68.2° | 78.3° | 4.06" | — |
| August | 86.7° | 66.7° | 76.7° | 4.74" | — |
| September | 80.7° | 58.9° | 69.8° | 4.54" | — |
| October | 70.9° | 46.0° | 58.5° | 3.17" | — |
| November | 60.6° | 34.7° | 47.7° | 3.75" | — |
| December | 51.9° | 27.9° | 39.9° | 3.11" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clemmons village | Village | 1.5 mi | — |
| Bermuda Run town | Town | 2.9 mi | — |
| Advance CDP | CDP | 4.7 mi | — |
| Lewisville town | Town | 6.9 mi | — |
| Farmington CDP | CDP | 8.8 mi | — |
| Winston-Salem city | City | 9.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 27012. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.