ZIP Code 27284 - Kernersville North Carolina
Overview
ZIP Code 27284 is located in Kernersville North Carolina. Portions of 27284 are also in Oak Ridge and Winston-Salem and High Point and Walkertown and Stokesdale and Wallburg and Kernersville Township and Abbotts Creek Township (Forsyth County) and Oak Ridge Township and Deep River Township and Belews Creek Township and Winston Township and Middle Fork II Township and Abbotts Creek Township (Davidson County). 27284 is primarily within Forsyth County, with some portions in Guilford County and Davidson County. Regionally, 27284 is located in the Piedmont Triad Area.
ZIP Code 27284 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Kernersville |
| Primary County | Forsyth County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 56,773 |
| Area Code(s) | 336 / 743 |
| Current Time | EDT |
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27284 Demographics
27284 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in North Carolina based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 27284 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 27284 is White. The current unemployment level in 27284 is 3.5%.
| Population | 56,773 |
| Population Growth Rate | 4.65% |
| Population Density | 716 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 20,708 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 3.9% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $69,499 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $407,870 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 75.24% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 43.33% |
27284 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43,993 | 75.17% |
| Black | 7,189 | 12.28% |
| Hispanic | 5,650 | 9.65% |
| Asian | 1,426 | 2.44% |
| Native American | 216 | 0.37% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 49 | 0.08% |
27284 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,882 | 45.85% |
| Black | 2,515 | 23.62% |
| Hispanic | 3,101 | 29.13% |
| Asian | 125 | 1.17% |
| Native American | 17 | 0.16% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 7 | 0.07% |
27284 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 2,660 | 8.18% |
| Bachelor Degree | 7,792 | 23.97% |
| High School Diploma | 8,906 | 27.39% |
| No High School Diploma | 341 | 1.05% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,331 | 4.09% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 5,807 | 17.86% |
| Associates Degree | 2,855 | 8.78% |
| Masters Degree | 2,155 | 6.63% |
| Professional Degree | 427 | 1.31% |
| Doctorate Degree | 237 | 0.73% |
27284 Geography
| Coordinates | 36.11821365, -80.07720947 |
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| Region | Piedmont Triad Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Winston-Salem, NC Greensboro-High Point, NC |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 79 Square Miles |
27284 Schools
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27284 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7b: 5F to 10F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 45b - Southern Outer Piedmont | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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