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ZIP Code 27050
King, NC, Forsyth County
Population
3,823
Land area
25sq mi
People per sq mi
153
City
King
ZIP 27050 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 27050 at a glance
- ZIP 27050 (King) is 31% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $88,750, 23% above the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $188,700 (35% below North Carolina) and median rent is $919 a month.
Local data for ZIP 27050
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 27050, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$88,750
Poverty rate
5.8%
Median home value
$188,700
Prices -0.9% in a year
Median rent
$919/mo
Homeownership
84.4%
Bachelor's or higher
26.7%
Median age
47.4
Average commute
24.7 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
45
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
1,609
$168M annual payroll
PPP loans
$3.15M
53 loans
Campaign donations
$46.99K
23% D, 1% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 27050, 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
87° / 28°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 27050, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.5%
U.S. 33.3% +5.2 pts
Diabetes
11.6%
U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts
Smoking
14.3%
U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
Cities in ZIP 27050
ZIP codes near 27050
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 27040Lewisville | 5 mi | 26.4 |
| 27045Rural Hall | 5.7 mi | 23.4 |
| 27021King | 7.2 mi | 53.7 |
| 27018East Bend | 7.3 mi | 82.3 |
| 27106Winston-Salem | 7.5 mi | 28.5 |
| 27019Germanton | 9.1 mi | 35.7 |
| 27109Winston-Salem | 9.6 mi | 0.3 |
| 27043Pilot Mountain | 10 mi | 68.4 |
| 27023Lewisville | 10 mi | 27.8 |
| 27104Winston-Salem | 10 mi | 12.4 |
| 27105Winston-Salem | 11 mi | 33.7 |
| 27047Smithtown | 11 mi | 20.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 27050?
- ZIP code 27050 is in King, NC (Forsyth County).
- What county is ZIP code 27050 in?
- ZIP code 27050 is mostly in Forsyth County, North Carolina.
- How many people live in ZIP code 27050?
- About 3,823 people live in the 27050 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.