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Walkertown, NC
Town in Forsyth County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 27051, 27101.
Population
5,873
Land area
6.7sq mi
People per sq mi
877
ZIP codes
2
Walkertown and its ZIP codes
Walkertown at a glance
- Walkertown is about 4 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- It is the 153rd most populous of 772 cities and towns in North Carolina.
- Households here earn a median of $82,615 a year, 14% more than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $236,900 (18% below North Carolina) and median rent is $1,379 a month.
Local data for Walkertown, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Walkertown, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$82,615
Poverty rate
10.8%
Median home value
$236,900
Median rent
$1,379/mo
Homeownership
74.0%
Bachelor's or higher
30.3%
Median age
38.2
Average commute
23.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (532), Irish Americans (489), Italian Americans (423).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Forsyth County. PPP loans are for Walkertown.
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
How people get to work
Walkertown, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.5%
- Carpooled4.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home11.9%
Average one-way commute: 23.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Walkertown, 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° / 31°F
43.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Walkertown, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.5%
U.S. 33.3% +8.2 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
15.3%
U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.3%
U.S. 11.1% -0.8 pts
ZIP codes in Walkertown
2 in or overlapping Walkertown. Population shown
Cities near Walkertown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Winston-SalemCity | 6.1 mi | 133.7 |
| KernersvilleTown | 6.3 mi | 19.1 |
| GermantonCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 1.8 |
| Rural HallTown | 9.1 mi | 2.9 |
| Oak RidgeTown | 9.6 mi | 16.7 |
| BethaniaTown | 9.9 mi | 0.7 |
| Walnut CoveTown | 10 mi | 2.5 |
| WallburgTown | 11 mi | 5.6 |
| TobaccovilleVillage | 11 mi | 7.6 |
| StokesdaleTown | 12 mi | 19 |
| MidwayTown | 13 mi | 7.8 |
| High PointCity | 14 mi | 57.4 |
| KingCity | 14 mi | 6.2 |
| LewisvilleTown | 15 mi | 14.5 |
| ClemmonsVillage | 15 mi | 12 |
| SummerfieldTown | 15 mi | 26.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Walkertown, NC in?
- Walkertown is in Forsyth County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Walkertown, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Walkertown include 27051, 27101.
- What is the population of Walkertown, NC?
- About 5,873 people live in Walkertown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Walkertown?
- Nearby places include Winston-Salem (6.1 mi), Kernersville (6.3 mi), Germanton (8.6 mi), Rural Hall (9.1 mi), Oak Ridge (9.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023