| ZIP Code | 27260 |
|---|---|
| City | High Point |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Guilford County |
| Area Code | 336/743 |
| Elevation | 896 ft |
| Latitude | 35.954222 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -79.987055 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37081 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.2 yrs ↑ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.59 |
| Below Poverty | 29.8% ▲ 198% above avg |
| College Grads | 22.7% ▼ 41% below avg |
| Unemployment | 8.1% ▲ 65% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 451 (3.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,536 (44.1%) |
| Some College | 1,616 (12.9%) |
| Associates | 2,105 (16.8%) |
| Bachelors | 884 (7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,970 (15.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $41,817 ▼ 45% below avg ↑ 47% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $111,900 ▼ 60% below avg ↑ 35% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $796/mo ↑ 7% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 11,233 |
| Vacant Units | 1,426 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.59 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 11,233 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,426 |
| Owner Occupied | 40.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 59.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.59 |
ZIP code 27260 is located in High Point, North Carolina, within Guilford County. With a population of 25,941, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.2 years. Economically, 27260 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $41,817 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 27260 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $111,900 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $796 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (40.7%) and renters (59.3%). Median home values have increased by 35% since 2019.
The population of 27260 is majority Black (50.98%). Residents are less-educated — 22.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 29.8%. Household income has grown by 47% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 27260 stands at 8.1%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 73%.
Overall, ZIP code 27260 in High Point, NC is characterized as working-class, less-educated, and a relatively young community. With 25,941 residents, a median household income of $41,817, and a median home value of $111,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.