The typical Winston-Salem home was worth $263,057 in August 2026, Zillow says, up 0.2% in a year and 26% in five years. ZIP code and neighbor figures.
Last checked Oct. 11, 2026. Refreshed monthly when Zillow and the Federal Housing Finance Agency publish new numbers. Figures here are the August 2026 release.
The typical Winston-Salem home was worth $263,057 in August 2026, according to the Zillow Home Value Index for the city. That is up 0.2% from August 2025, close to flat, and 1% below the March 2026 high of $265,783. Over five years the typical value is up about 26%, and it has doubled since August 2016.
What this means for you
- Buyers: prices have leveled off after the jump of 2020 to 2022.
- Sellers: values are holding, but the market is no longer rising on its own.
- Owners: your tax bill uses the county’s 2025 reappraisal value, not market value; see property taxes or call Forsyth County Tax Administration at 336-703-2300.
Ten years of Winston-Salem home values
The fastest growth came from August 2020 to August 2022, when the typical value rose from $174,001 to $241,751. Since August 2024 it has stayed between about $262,000 and $266,000.
Home values by Winston-Salem ZIP code
Zillow’s index for August 2026, with the change from August 2025:
| ZIP code | Typical value, Aug. 2026 | Change in a year |
|---|---|---|
| 27104 | $372,421 | +0.5% |
| 27106 | $333,936 | -0.1% |
| 27103 | $279,442 | -0.6% |
| 27127 | $257,595 | +0.3% |
| 27107 | $244,448 | +1.2% |
| 27101 | $226,961 | -0.9% |
| 27105 | $173,314 | +0.3% |
The west and northwest ZIP codes, 27104 and 27106, sit well above the city figure. The 27105 ZIP code on the north side has the lowest typical value. The 27101 ZIP code, which takes in downtown and the neighborhoods east of it, had the steepest one-year drop.
Winston-Salem, Forsyth County and the neighbors
| Place | County | Typical value, Aug. 2026 | Change in a year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewisville | Forsyth | $404,913 | +0.3% |
| Clemmons | Forsyth | $386,249 | +0.2% |
| Kernersville | Forsyth | $321,069 | +1.1% |
| Forsyth County | $284,067 | +0.6% | |
| King | Stokes | $278,545 | +3.9% |
| Rural Hall | Forsyth | $273,916 | +1.9% |
| Walkertown | Forsyth | $270,880 | +2.2% |
| Winston-Salem | Forsyth | $263,057 | +0.2% |
Winston-Salem is the least expensive place on this list. The small towns to its north and east, King, Rural Hall and Walkertown, gained the most in the past year.
A second measure: FHFA
The Federal Housing Finance Agency’s House Price Index tracks repeat sales and refinance appraisals of the same homes. For the Winston-Salem metro area, its all-transactions index stood at 320.66 in the second quarter of 2026, up 3.3% from 310.54 a year earlier. Because it measures how the same houses change in value, it often runs ahead of or behind Zillow’s estimate.
What the Census says
The Census Bureau’s 2020-2024 American Community Survey five-year estimates put the median value of owner-occupied homes in Winston-Salem at $233,800. That figure is what owners reported their home was worth across 2020 to 2024, so it trails market indexes. See our Winston-Salem population and growth page for more Census figures.
How to read these numbers
- The Zillow Home Value Index is a modeled typical value for homes in the middle third of the market, smoothed and seasonally adjusted. It is not a median sale price, and Zillow revises past months.
- ZIP code areas cross city limits, so some ZIP figures include homes outside Winston-Salem.
- For the sale price of a specific house, see the county deed record or the county’s Forsyth Sales map, updated weekly; our real estate transfers page lists recent sales.
Related: property taxes, building permits and zoning and moving to Winston-Salem.
Neighborhood by neighborhood: see our Winston-Salem neighborhoods guide for ZIP codes, zoned schools and home values in 11 areas.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average home price in Winston-Salem, NC?
Zillow’s Home Value Index puts the typical Winston-Salem home at $263,057 in August 2026. That is a modeled value for the middle third of homes, not an average sale price.
Are home prices going up in Winston-Salem?
Slowly. The typical value rose 0.2% from August 2025 to August 2026 and is just below its March 2026 high of $265,783. Over five years it is up about 26%.
Which Winston-Salem ZIP code has the highest home values?
Among Winston-Salem ZIP codes, 27104 in the west of the city has the highest typical value, $372,421 in August 2026, followed by 27106.
Is Winston-Salem cheaper than nearby towns?
Yes. Winston-Salem’s typical value of $263,057 is below Forsyth County’s $284,067 and below Walkertown, Rural Hall, Kernersville, Clemmons and Lewisville, according to Zillow.
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