The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 27152 sells for about $297,000, or $167 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 36 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,500 a month.
ZIP 27152 — Winston-Salem
The Winston-Salem housing market remains competitive with moderate price appreciation and steady demand. While inventory levels have increased, the market continues to favor sellers due to limited supply of move-in-ready homes. Buyers are navigating a balanced environment with stable interest rates and consistent economic growth.
This area is well-suited for families and professionals seeking an affordable cost of living with access to the amenities and employment centers of the Piedmont Triad.
Median prices moved up 3.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 36 days on market with 5.8 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
22% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.2% · poverty 14.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 27152, Forsyth County, NC
Crime trends in the Winston-Salem area are monitored by local law enforcement, with rates generally aligning with regional averages for mid-sized North Carolina cities.
Public schools serving the area are part of the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools system, which offers a diverse range of magnet and traditional programs.
The area faces standard regional risks including occasional severe thunderstorms and wind events; flood zones are localized near major creek beds.
Economic momentum is driven by the healthcare, education, and manufacturing sectors, with ongoing revitalization efforts in the downtown core and surrounding corridors.
Property taxes are levied by Forsyth County and the City of Winston-Salem; rates are determined by annual assessments conducted by the county tax office.
Residents typically rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with major access provided by I-40 and US-52 connecting to the broader Triad employment hubs.
The area features access to local parks, greenways, and proximity to the Reynolda Gardens and various golf courses within the Winston-Salem metro.
The rental market shows balanced demand with a mix of multi-family and single-family rentals; vacancy rates remain stable despite recent inventory growth.
The economy is anchored by Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, Hanesbrands, and various educational institutions, fostering a stable employment base.
Transportation is primarily highway-dependent, supported by the Winston-Salem Transit Authority (WSTA) bus network.
Development is focused on urban infill and the expansion of the Innovation Quarter, with several mixed-use projects in the pipeline.
Forsyth County Tax Administration performs property assessments to determine fair market value for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to Forsyth County and Winston-Salem municipal taxes, with specific utility districts for water and sewer services.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns; homeowners are encouraged to maintain adequate coverage for wind and hail.
North Carolina continues to see positive net domestic migration, with the Piedmont Triad attracting residents from higher-cost coastal areas.
North Carolina is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court oversight for the foreclosure process.
Sellers are required to provide a Residential Property and Owners' Association Disclosure Statement to buyers.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov for ZCTA 27152 and Forsyth County.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Spare Time Greensboro4.419 mi
- Dave & Buster's Winston-Salem4.23.4 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.16 mi
- Get Air Trampoline Park416 mi
- Velocity 360 Fun Zone3.617.8 mi
- Bowman Gray Stadium4.71.9 mi
- Benton Convention Center4.50.1 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill4.319.9 mi
- Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum4.42 mi
- Winston Salem Fairgrounds4.32 mi
- Tanglewood Park4.710.8 mi
- The Grand Winston-Salem by Santikos4.55.3 mi
- Kaleideum4.60.2 mi
- AMC Hanes 124.35.2 mi
- Reynolda Village Shops & Restaurants4.72.8 mi
- Kaleideum4.60.2 mi
- Nido & Mariana Qubein Children’s Museum4.916.2 mi
- Old Salem Museums & Gardens4.61.2 mi
- Reynolda House Museum of American Art4.62.6 mi
- Richard Childress Racing4.813.3 mi
- Tanglewood Park4.710.8 mi
- The Quarry at Grant Park4.73 mi
- Salem Lake Trail4.83.1 mi
- Triad Park Field of Honor4.912.2 mi
- Reynolda Gardens-Wake Forest4.82.7 mi
- Salem Lake Marina Center & Fishing Station4.63.1 mi
- Carolina Marina @ Belews Lake4.719.3 mi
- Oak Hollow Marina4.715 mi
- Meadowlands Golf Club4.48.4 mi
- Bermuda Run Country Club4.611.7 mi
- Pine Knolls Golf Club4.511.7 mi
- Old Town Club4.82.2 mi
- Golf Galaxy Performance Center3.92.1 mi
- Hanes Mall4.23.5 mi
- Publix Super Market at Miller Street4.61.5 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.33.7 mi
- Cooks Flea Market4.14.9 mi
- Marshalls4.23.3 mi
- Piedmont Triad International Airport4.417.6 mi
- GSO Airport4.617.5 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Historic estate gardens and walking trails.
Living history museum showcasing Moravian heritage.
Major regional shopping destination.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.