Metro FMR area · NC · HUD FY 2027
Winston-Salem, NC Fair Market Rent
HUD’s FY 2027 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in the Winston-Salem, NC area is $1,332 a month, 8% below the North Carolina average and 24% below the U.S. average of $1,761. ZIP-level Small Area FMRs for its 62 ZIP codes range from $1,010 to $1,910.
- $1,3322-bedroom FMR+$100 (+8.1%) vs FY 2026
- $1,2241-bedroom FMRU.S.: $1,478
- $53,280Income for a 2-bedroomat 30% of income
- 516,812Residents4 counties
| Unit | Winston-Salem, NC FY 2027 | FY 2026 | Change | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg | Income needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,079 | $995 | +$84 (+8.4%) | $1,215 | $1,379 | $43,160 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,224 | $1,082 | +$142 (+13.1%) | $1,282 | $1,478 | $48,960 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,332 | $1,232 | +$100 (+8.1%) | $1,441 | $1,761 | $53,280 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,754 | $1,607 | +$147 (+9.1%) | $1,823 | $2,266 | $70,160 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,135 | $1,898 | +$237 (+12.5%) | $2,256 | $2,607 | $85,400 |
Counties in this FMR area
| County | Residents in area |
|---|---|
| Davie County, NC | 44,122 |
| Forsyth County, NC | 389,977 |
| Stokes County, NC | 45,139 |
| Yadkin County, NC | 37,574 |
Small Area FMRs by ZIP code
Small Area FMRs apply to Housing Choice Vouchers where HUD requires them or the housing authority opts in; otherwise the metro FMR above applies. The median ZIP’s 2-bedroom SAFMR is $1,380.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR | 2BR vs FY 2026 | 2BR vs area FMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27006 | $1,040 | $1,180 | $1,280 | $1,690 | $2,050 | +$90 (+7.6%) | 4% below |
| 27009 | $1,310 | $1,490 | $1,620 | $2,130 | $2,600 | +$100 (+6.6%) | 22% above |
| 27010 | $1,120 | $1,270 | $1,380 | $1,820 | $2,210 | +$110 (+8.7%) | 4% above |
| 27011 | $820 | $930 | $1,010 | $1,330 | $1,620 | +$70 (+7.4%) | 24% below |
| 27012 | $1,200 | $1,330 | $1,450 | $1,930 | $2,350 | +$170 (+13.3%) | 9% above |
| 27014 | $1,000 | $1,140 | $1,240 | $1,630 | $1,990 | +$40 (+3.3%) | 7% below |
| 27016 | $960 | $1,040 | $1,180 | $1,540 | $1,820 | −$130 (−9.9%) | 11% below |
| 27018 | $820 | $930 | $1,010 | $1,330 | $1,620 | +$80 (+8.6%) | 24% below |
| 27019 | $820 | $930 | $1,010 | $1,330 | $1,620 | +$70 (+7.4%) | 24% below |
| 27020 | $830 | $920 | $1,010 | $1,340 | $1,610 | +$20 (+2.0%) | 24% below |
| 27021 | $950 | $1,070 | $1,170 | $1,540 | $1,880 | +$30 (+2.6%) | 12% below |
| 27022 | $830 | $950 | $1,030 | $1,360 | $1,650 | +$80 (+8.4%) | 23% below |
| 27023 | $1,140 | $1,300 | $1,410 | $1,860 | $2,260 | +$80 (+6.0%) | 6% above |
| 27025 | $730 | $800 | $1,010 | $1,250 | $1,570 | +$80 (+8.6%) | 24% below |
| 27028 | $880 | $1,000 | $1,090 | $1,440 | $1,750 | +$30 (+2.8%) | 18% below |
| 27030 | $770 | $770 | $1,010 | $1,210 | $1,370 | +$80 (+8.6%) | 24% below |
| 27040 | $1,500 | $1,700 | $1,850 | $2,440 | $2,970 | +$80 (+4.5%) | 39% above |
| 27041 | $830 | $860 | $1,080 | $1,310 | $1,520 | +$140 (+14.9%) | 19% below |
| 27042 | $780 | $870 | $1,010 | $1,290 | $1,600 | +$40 (+4.1%) | 24% below |
| 27043 | $850 | $920 | $1,080 | $1,360 | $1,610 | +$80 (+8.0%) | 19% below |
| 27045 | $1,110 | $1,260 | $1,370 | $1,800 | $2,200 | +$100 (+7.9%) | 3% above |
| 27046 | $820 | $930 | $1,010 | $1,330 | $1,620 | +$80 (+8.6%) | 24% below |
| 27050 | $920 | $1,050 | $1,140 | $1,500 | $1,830 | +$90 (+8.6%) | 14% below |
| 27051 | $1,220 | $1,390 | $1,510 | $1,990 | $2,420 | +$110 (+7.9%) | 13% above |
| 27052 | $820 | $930 | $1,010 | $1,330 | $1,620 | +$10 (+1.0%) | 24% below |
| 27053 | $820 | $920 | $1,010 | $1,320 | $1,600 | +$80 (+8.6%) | 24% below |
| 27055 | $840 | $960 | $1,040 | $1,370 | $1,670 | +$50 (+5.1%) | 22% below |
| 27094 | $1,120 | $1,270 | $1,380 | $1,820 | $2,210 | +$110 (+8.7%) | 4% above |
| 27099 | $1,120 | $1,270 | $1,380 | $1,820 | $2,210 | +$110 (+8.7%) | 4% above |
| 27101 | $1,110 | $1,260 | $1,370 | $1,800 | $2,200 | +$140 (+11.4%) | 3% above |
| 27102 | $1,120 | $1,270 | $1,380 | $1,820 | $2,210 | +$110 (+8.7%) | 4% above |
| 27103 | $1,260 | $1,420 | $1,550 | $2,040 | $2,480 | +$170 (+12.3%) | 16% above |
| 27104 | $1,290 | $1,460 | $1,590 | $2,090 | $2,550 | +$150 (+10.4%) | 19% above |
| 27105 | $990 | $1,120 | $1,220 | $1,610 | $1,960 | +$120 (+10.9%) | 8% below |
| 27106 | $1,220 | $1,380 | $1,500 | $1,980 | $2,400 | +$140 (+10.3%) | 13% above |
| 27107 | $960 | $1,060 | $1,160 | $1,550 | $1,880 | +$70 (+6.4%) | 13% below |
| 27108 | $1,120 | $1,270 | $1,380 | $1,820 | $2,210 | +$110 (+8.7%) | 4% above |
| 27109 | $1,220 | $1,380 | $1,500 | $1,980 | $2,400 | +$140 (+10.3%) | 13% above |
| 27110 | $1,030 | $1,160 | $1,260 | $1,670 | $2,030 | +$100 (+8.6%) | 5% below |
| 27111 | $1,120 | $1,270 | $1,380 | $1,820 | $2,210 | +$110 (+8.7%) | 4% above |
| 27113 | $1,120 | $1,270 | $1,380 | $1,820 | $2,210 | +$110 (+8.7%) | 4% above |
| 27114 | $1,120 | $1,270 | $1,380 | $1,820 | $2,210 | +$110 (+8.7%) | 4% above |
| 27115 | $1,120 | $1,270 | $1,380 | $1,820 | $2,210 | +$110 (+8.7%) | 4% above |
| 27116 | $1,120 | $1,270 | $1,380 | $1,820 | $2,210 | +$110 (+8.7%) | 4% above |
| 27117 | $1,120 | $1,270 | $1,380 | $1,820 | $2,210 | +$110 (+8.7%) | 4% above |
| 27120 | $1,120 | $1,270 | $1,380 | $1,820 | $2,210 | +$110 (+8.7%) | 4% above |
| 27127 | $1,150 | $1,280 | $1,400 | $1,850 | $2,250 | +$130 (+10.2%) | 5% above |
| 27130 | $1,120 | $1,270 | $1,380 | $1,820 | $2,210 | +$110 (+8.7%) | 4% above |
| 27150 | $1,120 | $1,270 | $1,380 | $1,820 | $2,210 | +$110 (+8.7%) | 4% above |
| 27152 | $1,120 | $1,270 | $1,380 | $1,820 | $2,210 | +$110 (+8.7%) | 4% above |
| 27155 | $1,120 | $1,270 | $1,380 | $1,820 | $2,210 | +$110 (+8.7%) | 4% above |
| 27157 | $1,120 | $1,270 | $1,380 | $1,820 | $2,210 | +$110 (+8.7%) | 4% above |
| 27199 | $1,120 | $1,270 | $1,380 | $1,820 | $2,210 | +$110 (+8.7%) | 4% above |
| 27235 | $1,680 | $1,750 | $1,910 | $2,470 | $2,900 | +$10 (+0.5%) | 43% above |
| 27265 | $1,200 | $1,260 | $1,380 | $1,790 | $2,090 | −$150 (−9.8%) | 4% above |
| 27284 | $1,180 | $1,330 | $1,450 | $1,910 | $2,320 | +$100 (+7.4%) | 9% above |
| 27285 | $1,120 | $1,270 | $1,380 | $1,820 | $2,210 | +$110 (+8.7%) | 4% above |
| 27357 | $790 | $850 | $1,010 | $1,270 | $1,550 | −$70 (−6.5%) | 24% below |
| 28625 | $1,020 | $1,070 | $1,160 | $1,540 | $1,940 | +$50 (+4.5%) | 13% below |
| 28634 | $930 | $970 | $1,060 | $1,400 | $1,760 | +$50 (+5.0%) | 20% below |
| 28642 | $820 | $930 | $1,010 | $1,330 | $1,620 | +$80 (+8.6%) | 24% below |
| 28689 | $920 | $960 | $1,080 | $1,420 | $1,720 | +$60 (+5.9%) | 19% below |
Sources
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, HUD User Fair Market Rents: FY 2027 FMRs (file dated August 26, 2026) and FY 2026 FMRs (file dated April 21, 2026).
- HUD User Small Area Fair Market Rents: FY 2027 SAFMRs (file dated August 31, 2026) and FY 2026 SAFMRs (file dated April 21, 2026).
Fair Market Rents are HUD’s estimate of gross rent (rent plus utilities) for a modest unit, set at the 40th percentile of recent-mover rents. FY 2027 is HUD’s fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026. Housing authorities set voucher payment standards from these figures; check yours.