Winston-Salem
City in Forsyth County, North Carolina
Winston-Salem is a city in Forsyth County, North Carolina, with 249,545 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 984 ft (300 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Walkertown, 6.1 miles NE.
- 249,545residents (2020 Census)
- 984 ftelevation · 300 m
- 133.9 sq miland area · 346.8 km²
- 1,864 / sq mipopulation density
- 27110main ZIP code (8 in total)
About Winston-Salem
Winston-Salem is a city in and the county seat of Forsyth County, North Carolina, United States. It is in the northwestern Piedmont Triad region and has 249,545 residents as of the 2020 census and an estimated population of 257,271 in 2025, making it the fifth-most-populous city in North Carolina and the 90th-most-populous city in the United States. It anchors the Winston-Salem metropolitan statistical area, which is located in the west of the Piedmont Triad region and had an estimated population of 712,206 in 2025.
Winston-Salem was created in 1913 through the consolidation of Salem, a Moravian settlement established in 1766, and Winston, established in 1849 as the seat of the newly formed Forsyth County. The city developed as a major center of tobacco and textile manufacturing and banking, associated with companies including the R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, Hanes, and Wachovia. Its economy later diversified, with health care, education, research, manufacturing, and other services becoming major sectors.
The city is home to higher-education institutions such as Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem State University, the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, Salem College, and Forsyth Technical Community College. Its historic sites, museums, and cultural events include Old Salem, the Reynolda House Museum of American Art, NCMA Winston-Salem, and the National Black Theatre Festival.
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Living in Winston-Salem
- Median household income
- $59,268
- Median home value
- $233,800
- Median rent
- $1,087/mo
- Median age
- 35.9
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Winston-Salem had 249,545 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 249,545 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,864 per sq mi (720 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Winston-Salem at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Forsyth County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 249,545 (2020) |
| Land area | 133.91 sq mi (346.8 km²) |
| Water area | 1.21 sq mi (3.14 km²) |
| Elevation | 984 ft (300 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.1029° N, 80.2608° W |
| ZIP codes | 27110, 27101, 27103, 27104, 27105, 27106, 27109, 27127 |
| Official website | cityofws.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3775000 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Winston-Salem
- Walkertown6.1 mi NE
- Bethania6.7 mi NW
- Wallburg8.1 mi SE
- Rural Hall8.4 mi N
- Clemmons8.5 mi SW
- Midway9.1 mi S
- Lewisville9.1 mi W
- Kernersville10.0 mi E
- Tobaccoville10.1 mi NW
- Germanton10.2 mi N
- Bermuda Run11.6 mi SW
- King13.0 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Winston-Salem
What county is Winston-Salem in?
Winston-Salem is in Forsyth County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Winston-Salem, NC?
249,545 people lived in Winston-Salem at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Winston-Salem, NC?
The main ZIP code is 27110. Other ZIP codes: 27101, 27103, 27104, 27105, 27106, 27109, 27127.
What is the elevation of Winston-Salem?
984 feet (300 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Winston-Salem?
Walkertown (6.1 mi), Bethania (6.7 mi), Wallburg (8.1 mi), Rural Hall (8.4 mi), Clemmons (8.5 mi).
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