ZIP code 27040
Where is ZIP code 27040?
Pfafftown, North Carolina
Forsyth County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 27040 belongs to Pfafftown, North Carolina in Forsyth County. 27040 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 336 and 743. About 12,665 people live in the 27040 area, where the median household income is $92,601. The closest ZIP codes are 27010 (Bethania, 2.5 mi northeast), 27106 (Winston Salem, 4.4 mi east) and 27050 (Tobaccoville, 4.7 mi north).
| ZIP code | 27040 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Pfafftown |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Forsyth County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 336, 743 |
| Coordinates | 36.1669, -80.3798 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 270 |
Population and income in 27040
| Population | 12,665 · higher than 68% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 480 · higher than 74% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 41.3 years · lower than 56% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $92,601 · higher than 88% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $44,384 |
| Below the poverty line | 7.4% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 45% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $278,000 · higher than 65% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,514 a month |
| Housing units | 5,360 |
| Households | 4,837 (2.61 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 93% / 6.8% |
| Land area | 26.39 sq mi (plus 0.33 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 27040. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 27040
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27010 | Bethania, NC | 2.5 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 27106 | Winston Salem, NC | 4.4 mi E | Standard |
| 27050 | Tobaccoville, NC | 4.7 mi N | Standard |
| 27023 | Lewisville, NC | 5.4 mi SW | Standard |
| 27104 | Winston Salem, NC | 6.1 mi SE | Standard |
| 27045 | Rural Hall, NC | 6.5 mi NE | Standard |
| 27094 | Rural Hall, NC | 7 mi NE | Unique |
| 27098 | Rural Hall, NC | 7 mi NE | Unique |
| 27099 | Rural Hall, NC | 7 mi NE | Unique |
| 27105 | Winston Salem, NC | 8.1 mi E | Standard |
| 27103 | Winston Salem, NC | 8.1 mi SE | Standard |
| 27018 | East Bend, NC | 8.7 mi W | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 27040 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 27040
123 MAIN ST
PFAFFTOWN NC 27040
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Dosier, Seward and Vienna: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (27040-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 27040?
- 27040 is a Pfafftown, North Carolina ZIP code.
- What county is 27040 in?
- ZIP code 27040 is in Forsyth County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 27040 in?
- 27040 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 27040?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 27040 use area codes 336 and 743.
- What is the population of ZIP code 27040?
- About 12,665 people live in ZIP code 27040, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 27040?
- The median household income in 27040 is $92,601 a year, higher than 88% of North Carolina ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 27040?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 27040 are 27010 (Bethania, 2.5 miles), 27106 (Winston Salem, 4.4 miles), 27050 (Tobaccoville, 4.7 miles) and 27023 (Lewisville, 5.4 miles).