ZIP Code 27012 in Clemmons, NC

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Clemmons, North Carolina
Counties:Forsyth County[Primary]
Davidson County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:7:51:24 PM
Population:29,954 [See All]
Area Codes:336 / 743
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:36.0040, -80.3714
Land Area:42.004 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 27012 has 29,954 residents and 11,783 households (average 2.50 persons per household). The median age is 45.7 years, older than the state (39.4) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.7% male and 52.3% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (81.0%, much higher than the state average of 62.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (6.6%, much lower than the state average of 20.5%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:29,954Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:29,708Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:32,775Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:713.1 people per sq mile
Average Income:$94,082Source: Census ACS
Households:11,783Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$314,500Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.50Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.65Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--26,50925,95725,99825,70325,69926,05027,37627,47828,33428,05127,63128,17329,708
Decennial Census25,461------------------29,954------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 45.7

Male Median Age: 43.7

Female Median Age: 47.2

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male7339171,0191,0207126717447417569741,1081,046984942787557307257
Female6748719699516676847689188871,0981,1501,2171,1781,116911651410559
Total1,4071,7881,9881,9711,3791,3551,5121,6591,6432,0722,2582,2632,1622,0581,6981,208717816
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:24,27581.36%
Black:1,9786.63%
Hispanic:*1,8036.04%
Asian:1,0293.45%
American Indian:940.32%
Hawaiian:140.05%
Other:6442.16%
Total:29,837100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:14,27547.66%43.7 years
Females:15,67952.34%47.2 years
Total:29,954100%45.7 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:27,31691.95%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:2200.74%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:1,5585.24%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:6147.31%
Total Population:29,708100%
Total Native Population:27,53692.69%
Total Foreign-born Population:2,1727.31%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $94,082, which is much higher than the state median ($69,904), is up $20,119 (27.2%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $12,163. Family households earn a median of $120,537 versus $43,857 for nonfamily households (a difference of $76,680). By gender, male median income is $85,520 and female is $59,294, which is far above the state female median ($49,054), with a current gap of $26,226 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 62.9%, which is roughly equal to the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 5.3%, which is a bit above the state rate (4.7%). The largest occupation group is Management (53.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$73,963$75,358$74,741$76,557$74,954$74,798$80,048$80,045$81,919$85,814$88,209$91,003$94,082
Median Family Income$83,884$88,365$87,307$91,583$90,754$88,802$92,242$95,401$97,426$104,836$113,656$121,863$120,537
Median NonFamily Income$32,986$29,864$28,855$31,048$31,941$33,858$38,030$40,456$41,490$41,520$40,154$44,242$43,857
Median Male Income$61,757$60,410$58,929$61,222$61,599$62,146$63,496$64,957$63,288$66,855$73,618$83,253$85,520
Median Female Income$43,069$44,816$45,088$44,577$44,171$43,347$45,009$46,361$48,603$50,693$52,759$58,171$59,294
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:14,37459.23%
Unemployed:8153.36%
Not In Labor Force:9,07837.41%
Total:24,267100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:7,67153.37%
Service:1,70911.89%
Sales and Office:2,89920.17%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:8035.59%
Production, transportation, and material moving:1,2928.99%
Total Civilian Employed Population:14,374100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $314,500, which is markedly greater than the state median ($259,400), is up $111,200 (54.70%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $87,300. The median gross rent is $1,147, which is far less than the national median ($1,348), is up $367 (47.05%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $332. Of occupied housing, owners make up 80.74% (65.95% with a mortgage, 34.05% free-and-clear) and renters 19.26% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 5.62%, which is markedly below the state rate (13.05%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$203,300$205,000$204,200$207,700$206,400$206,700$206,700$215,000$227,200$240,500$248,900$293,700$314,500
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:60.25%
$500 to $999:83835.17%
$1,000 to $1,499:82234.49%
$1,500 to $1,999:43618.30%
$2,000 to $2,499:682.85%
$2,500 to $2,999:241.01%
$3,000 or more:220.92%
No Rent:1677.01%
Total:2,383100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$780$860$847$849$864$836$809$822$815$848$892$989$1,147
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):6,58653.24%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):3,40127.49%
Renter Occupied:2,38319.26%
Total Occupied Housing Units:12,370100%

Occupied Housing Units:12,37094.38%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):7375.62%
Total Housing Units:13,107100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:10,98283.79%
Multi-Family Units:1,76913.50%
Other Units:3562.72%
Total Housing Units:13,107100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 48.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly above the state rate (34.70%), well above both the state and national averages. High school or higher is 94.20%, which is well above the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 5.00%, which is markedly below the state rate (10.40%). The share of people in poverty is 5.60%, which is generally lower than the state rate (9.40%), up 0.20 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.90 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (49.63%). College enrollment is 20.81%, which is markedly below the state rate (27.10%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:5492.52%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:7033.23%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):3,98118.31%
Some college, no degree:3,70317.03%
Associate's degree:2,19610.10%
Bachelor's degree:6,55230.13%
Graduate or professional degree:4,05918.67%
Total:21,743100%
High school or higher:20,49194.24%
Bachelor's degree or higher:10,61148.80%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:23,71269.83%
Public Insurance:8,78725.88%
No Insurance:1,4594.30%
Total:33,958100%
Has Health Insurance:32,49995.70%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty5.4%4.9%4.6%3.7%3.0%4.4%3.9%4.2%4.7%4.8%3.7%5.1%5.6%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:2864.38%
Kindergarten:2283.49%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):3,23949.63%
High school (grades 9-12):1,41521.68%
College or graduate school:1,35820.81%
Total:6,526100%
Early Childhood:5147.88%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):4,88274.81%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 27012 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 726 business establishments, employing about 8,890 people with an annual payroll of $431,769,000. USPS data shows 13,110 residential mailboxes and 707 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:13,110Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:707Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:14,404Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:10,298Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:1,017Source: USPS
# of Businesses:726Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$109,738,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$431,769,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:8,890Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 27012 is located in Forsyth County, North Carolina, within the Winston-Salem, NC Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 49180) and North Carolina's 5th and 8th Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 683,637 people, about 4.38% of whom live in ZIP Code 27012. It covers 42.004 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.647 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Winston-Salem, NCSource: Census
CBSA Number:49180Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:683,637Source: Census
MSA:Greensboro--Winston-Salem--High Point, NC MSASource: Census
Land Area:42.004 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.647 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:05,08Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:3571.86, 4512.78 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:3712960Source: Census
Place Name:Clemmons village; North CarolinaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


27013 | | 27011

Schools in ZIP Code 27012


ZIP Code 27012 is in the Forsyth County Schools, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 4 public schools and 1 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Clemmons Elementary 6200 Bingham Avenue
Clemmons, NC 27012
District: Forsyth County Schools
Southwest Elementary 1631 Southwest School Drive
Clemmons, NC 27012
District: Forsyth County Schools
West Forsyth High 1735 Lewisville-Clemmons
Clemmons, NC 27012
District: Forsyth County Schools
Frank Morgan Elementary 3210 Village Point Drive
Clemmons, NC 27012
District: Forsyth County Schools
Montessori Childrens Center, Inc. 6050 Holder Rd
Clemmons, NC 27012
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 27012


Forsyth Technical Community College 2100 Silas Creek Pky
Winston-Salem, NC 27103-5197
Type: Post Secondary
Winston Salem Barber School 1531 Silas Creek Pky
Winston-Salem, NC 27127
Type: Post Secondary
Carolina University 420 S. Broad St.
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Type: Post Secondary
University Of North Carolina School Of The Arts 1533 South Main St.
Winston Salem, NC 27127-2738
Type: Post Secondary
Salem College 601 S Church St
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Type: Post Secondary
Winston-Salem State University 601 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Winston-Salem, NC 27110-0001
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
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