NEIGHBORSCORE

Winston-Salem, North Carolina · ZIP 27105

Winston-Salem — ZIP 27105

Crime DataSchools

Winston-Salem (27105) scores 48/100 — Below Average for Winston-Salem. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $178K.

48OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

DBelow Average

Tap a tab to compare 27105 against its city, state, or the nation.

Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share20%
Property crime share80%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index51/100
Avg math proficiency25%
Avg reading proficiency25%
Schools nearby11

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index69/100
Typical home value$178K
Median rent$1,236/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

Nearby Neighborhoods

Not the right fit? See how adjacent ZIPs score — tap to jump over.

Winston-Salem, North CarolinaWinston-SalemZIP 27101
53▲5 vs here
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaWinston-SalemZIP 27106
55▲7 vs here
Walkertown, North CarolinaWalkertownZIP 27051
40▼8 vs here
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaWinston-SalemZIP 27104
54▲6 vs here

More ZIPs in Winston-Salem

Winston-Salem, North CarolinaWinston-SalemZIP 27127
51▲3 vs here
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaWinston-SalemZIP 27101
53▲5 vs here
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaWinston-SalemZIP 27107
54▲6 vs here
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaWinston-SalemZIP 27103
54▲6 vs here
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaWinston-SalemZIP 27104
54▲6 vs here
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaWinston-SalemZIP 27106
55▲7 vs here

Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$178K

Median Rent

$1,236/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

11,462

Violent Crime

2,152

Property Crime

9,310

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Forsyth County, North Carolina (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

Full Crime Report →

Nearby Schools

Grades
Quality Education AcademyKG–12776
49%
47%
Ibraham ElementaryPK–05357
32%
22%
Carver High09–12728
30%
27%
Paisley Magnet School06–10553
30%
43%
North Forsyth Magnet High09–121,084
27%
28%
Cook Literacy Model SchoolPK–05228
27%
17%
North Hills ElementaryPK–05453
22%
20%
Mineral Springs ElementaryPK–05545
19%
19%
Ashley AcademyPK–05348
17%
12%
Kimberley Park ElementaryPK–05332
12%
22%
Mineral Springs Middle06–08702
6%
15%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Full School Report →

Demographics

Population

41,257

Median Income

$44K

Homeownership

54%

Median Age

34.6 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

Map

Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 27105 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 27105 has a school score of 51/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 27105 is approximately $178K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 27105 in Winston-Salem has an overall NeighborScore of 48/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.