County ProfileNC
Forsyth County
Population: 382,590 · 38 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
382,590
People
Median age
38.4
Housing
Total households
159,925
Income
Median household income
$67,165
Housing
Total housing units
175,631
Employment
Employment rate
58.8%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
38.5%
Healthcare
Insured population
90.2%
County details
Local time 01:52:32(ET)| Name | Forsyth |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 38total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 16 Standard11 PO Box11 Unique |
| Area code | 336, 743 |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (ET) |
| Coordinates | 36.1324661, -80.2569608 |
| Land area | 408 sq miles(1,056.8 km²) |
Map of Forsyth county, North Carolina with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Forsyth County
Compare the largest cities in Forsyth County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winston Salem | 249,545 | $59,268 | 25ZIPs |
| Kernersville | 26,449 | $71,918 | 2ZIPs |
| Clemmons | 21,163 | $87,655 | 1ZIPs |
| Lewisville | 13,381 | $100,917 | 1ZIPs |
| Pfafftown | 12,409 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Walkertown | 5,692 | $82,615 | 1ZIPs |
| Rural Hall | 3,351 | $51,054 | 4ZIPs |
| Belews Creek | 2,860 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Tobaccoville | 2,578 | $80,263 | 1ZIPs |
| Bethania | 344 | $87,866 | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Forsyth County
Review the most populated postal areas across Forsyth County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27284 | Kernersville | $82,461 | 56,859 |
| 27107 | Winston Salem | $60,729 | 49,834 |
| 27106 | Winston Salem | $68,568 | 49,115 |
| 27105 | Winston Salem | $44,080 | 39,977 |
| 27127 | Winston Salem | $61,926 | 39,809 |
| 27103 | Winston Salem | $67,012 | 36,023 |
| 27104 | Winston Salem | $81,529 | 30,533 |
| 27012 | Clemmons | $96,250 | 29,954 |
| 27101 | Winston Salem | $44,198 | 21,654 |
| 27023 | Lewisville | $107,924 | 13,214 |
| 27040 | Pfafftown | $92,601 | 12,409 |
| 27045 | Rural Hall | $71,086 | 9,548 |
| 27051 | Walkertown | $74,804 | 8,195 |
| 27050 | Tobaccoville | $88,750 | 3,929 |
| 27109 | Winston Salem | — | 3,120 |
| 27009 | Belews Creek | $76,469 | 2,860 |
| 27110 | Winston Salem | — | 2,138 |
| 27010 | Bethania | — | — |
| 27094 | Rural Hall | — | — |
| 27098 | Rural Hall | — | — |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS