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Clemmons, NC
Village in Forsyth County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 27012, 27103.
Population
21,871
Land area
12sq mi
People per sq mi
1,825
ZIP codes
2
Clemmons and its ZIP codes
Clemmons at a glance
- Clemmons is about 8.3 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 46th among 772 cities and towns in North Carolina.
- The median household income is $87,655, 21% above the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $335,800 (16% above North Carolina) and median rent is $1,269 a month.
Local data for Clemmons, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Clemmons, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$87,655
Poverty rate
6.5%
Median home value
$335,800
Median rent
$1,269/mo
Homeownership
75.7%
Bachelor's or higher
49.4%
Median age
41.8
Average commute
22.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,934), Irish Americans (2,019), Mexican Americans (1,044).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Forsyth County. PPP loans are for Clemmons.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$69,731
190,305 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,989
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.8B
FY 2026, $7,278 per person
PPP loans
$37.7M
674 loans, 6,247 jobs reported
How people get to work
Clemmons, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.8%
- Carpooled6.3%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked0.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home20.6%
Average one-way commute: 22.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Clemmons, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
639
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
541
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 26°F
47.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Clemmons, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.4%
U.S. 33.3% +3.1 pts
Diabetes
10.7%
U.S. 12.1% -1.4 pts
Smoking
10.5%
U.S. 12.8% -2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.7%
U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts
ZIP codes in Clemmons
2 in or overlapping Clemmons. Population shown
Cities near Clemmons
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Bermuda RunTown | 3.1 mi | 2.5 |
| LewisvilleTown | 5.5 mi | 14.5 |
| AdvanceCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 7.2 |
| FarmingtonCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 1.6 |
| Winston-SalemCity | 8.7 mi | 133.7 |
| MidwayTown | 10 mi | 7.8 |
| BethaniaTown | 10 mi | 0.7 |
| Yadkin CollegeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.9 |
| WelcomeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 9.3 |
| TobaccovilleVillage | 13 mi | 7.6 |
| MocksvilleTown | 14 mi | 7.9 |
| Rural HallTown | 14 mi | 2.9 |
| East BendTown | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| WallburgTown | 15 mi | 5.6 |
| WalkertownTown | 15 mi | 6.7 |
| YadkinvilleTown | 16 mi | 2.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Clemmons, NC in?
- Clemmons is in Forsyth County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Clemmons, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Clemmons include 27012, 27103.
- What is the population of Clemmons, NC?
- About 21,871 people live in Clemmons, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Clemmons?
- Nearby places include Bermuda Run (3.1 mi), Lewisville (5.5 mi), Advance (6.1 mi), Farmington (8.3 mi), Winston-Salem (8.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023