Gross rental yield of 7.81% — ranked #29 of 255 North Carolina ZIP codes. June 2026 data.
| Metric | 1-year change | 5-year change |
|---|---|---|
| Home value | +1.3% | +27.2% |
| Market rent | — | — |
Metro: Winston-Salem, NC · County: Forsyth County · Annual rent: $26,568
Similar home values, sorted by yield — the cheapest way to see if 27040 is actually the better buy.
| ZIP | City | ST | Home value | Rent/mo | Yield | P/R | Value 1y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28467 | Carolina Shores | NC | $342,771 | $2,060 | 7.21% | 13.9 | +0.8% |
| 28214 | Charlotte | NC | $339,546 | $1,999 | 7.07% | 14.2 | -0.0% |
| 27520 | Clayton | NC | $339,276 | $1,839 | 6.51% | 15.4 | -1.5% |
| 28789 | Whittier | NC | $336,561 | $1,800 | 6.42% | 15.6 | -0.0% |
| 28779 | Sylva | NC | $335,455 | $1,638 | 5.86% | 17.1 | -0.2% |
| 27604 | Raleigh | NC | $343,084 | $1,649 | 5.77% | 17.3 | -3.5% |
| 27522 | Creedmoor | NC | $344,593 | $1,650 | 5.75% | 17.4 | -0.1% |
| 27106 | Winston-Salem | NC | $338,695 | $1,295 | 4.59% | 21.8 | +0.5% |
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