ZIP Code 27051 Demographics & Data

Walkertown, NC (ZIP Code 27051) Insights

North Carolina

Comprehensive Demographics Data and In-depth Stats About 27051

The ZIP Code 27051 is associated with Walkertown, NC in Forsyth County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 7,641. In this North Carolina region, an estimated 19.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at about $23,393. The median household income is $45,833, while about 12% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median age in ZIP Code 27051 is approximately 39.3 years, and 16.8% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older.

Population in 27051

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 27051 is 7,641.

Walkertown, NC

The 27051 ZIP Code is associated with Walkertown, NC in Forsyth County.

Area Codes associated with 27051

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 27051 include 336.

Sunrise / Sunset in 27051

Sunrise: 7:08 am
Sunset: 6:00 pm
Sunrise in 27051 7:08 am
Sunrise in 27051 6:00 pm

Weather forecast for 27051

Tonight's forecast for 27051: A slight chance of rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Current air quality in 27051

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 27051 Good

Internet in 27051

An estimated 85.1% of households in ZIP Code 27051 have a computer, while about 74.4% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 27051

The gender split in ZIP Code 27051 is an estimated 51.1% male and approximately 48.9% female.

Health Insurance in 27051

Approximately 10.7% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 27051 (Walkertown, NC) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 27051

The median household income in ZIP Code 27051 is $45,833, while the region's mean household income is $57,328. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $23,393. The per capita income in ZIP Code 27051 of $23,393 is approximately 24.01% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $30,783. An estimated 11.5% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately21.05% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 20.6% of the population in 27051 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 15.8% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 1.1% of 27051 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 27051. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 27051

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 8.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 14.3%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 10.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 15.8%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 20.6%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 14.0%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 7.9%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 4.2%
$200,000 or more per year 1.1%

Education levels in ZIP Code 27051

In ZIP Code 27051, 83.3% of the population graduated high school, while 19.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 6.6% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 3.4% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 34.2% in this Forsyth County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 27051

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 6.6%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 10.0%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 34.2%
Some college, no degree 19.5%
Associate's degree 10.3%
Bachelor's degree 16.0%
Graduate or professional degree 3.4%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 27051. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 27051

Residents of ZIP Code 27051 are older than average. The median age of 39.3 years in ZIP Code 27051 is approximately 3.15% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 74.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 16.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.7% of the population in 27051 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 12.6% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.5% of 27051 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 27051. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 27051

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 5.2%
5 to 9 years 8.5%
10 to 14 years 7.1%
15 to 19 years 5.9%
20 to 24 years 5.0%
25 to 34 years 12.6%
35 to 44 years 12.1%
45 to 54 years 14.7%
55 to 59 years 9.6%
60 to 64 years 4.8%
65 to 74 years 9.8%
75 to 84 years 3.1%
85 years and over 1.5%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 27051

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 27051, 99.5% is one race, while 0.5% are two or more races. Approximately 9.3% of 27051 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 27051 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (82.1%), followed by Black or African American (16.8%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 27051. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 27051

Industry Percent
White 82.1%
Black or African American 16.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.2%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.1%
Some other race 0.9%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 27051 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 27051. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 27051

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 27051 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 27051 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 89.3% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 27051 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 27051

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 89.3%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 27051. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 27051. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 27051

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 27051

In ZIP Code 27051, 92.0% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 7.4% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.2% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.4% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Forsyth County region.

Language Spoken in 27051

Language Spoken Percent
English only 92.0%
Spanish 7.4%
Other Indo-European languages 0.2%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.4%
Other languages 0.0%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 27051. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 27051

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 27051, an estimated 18.1% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 17.5% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 1.1% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Forsyth County region.

Age of Housing in 27051

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 4.7%
Built between 2010 and 2013 1.1%
Built between 2000 and 2009 15.6%
Built between 1990 and 1999 18.1%
Built between 1980 and 1989 13.9%
Built between 1970 and 1979 17.5%
Built between 1960 and 1969 13.2%
Built between 1950 and 1959 4.8%
Built between 1940 and 1949 3.5%
Built in 1939 or earlier 7.5%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 27051. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 27051

In 27051, 61.6% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 5.9% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 25.9 minutes. Approximately 25.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 27051 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 16.1% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.2% of 27051 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 27051. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 27051

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.2%
Construction 11.9%
Manufacturing 16.1%
Wholesale trade 2.0%
Retail trade 12.8%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 3.9%
Information 0.3%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 6.0%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 7.9%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 25.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 5.4%
Other services, except public administration 6.4%
Public administration 1.1%

Utilities in ZIP Code 27051 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 27051 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.32 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 29.13% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 19.27% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 27051. This visualizes electricity rates in 27051 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 27051

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 27051 10.22¢/kWh 7.96¢/kWh 6.05¢/kWh
North Carolina 14.64¢/kWh 10.58¢/kWh 7.69¢/kWh
United States 17.78¢/kWh 13.19¢/kWh 8.44¢/kWh

Solar Power in 27051

Month ZIP Code 27051 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 4.63 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.97 3 6.31
Mar 5.39 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.88 5.13 7.3
May 5.6 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.7 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.58 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.58 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.7 5.15 7.02
Oct 5.52 3.32 6.92
Nov 4.93 2.33 5.99
Dec 4.31 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 27051. This visualizes solar power levels in 27051 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.