| ZIP Code | 27262 |
|---|---|
| City | High Point |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Guilford County |
| Area Code | 336/743 |
| Elevation | 830 ft |
| Latitude | 35.96313 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -80.041667 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37081 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.50 |
| Below Poverty | 13.7% ▲ 37% above avg |
| College Grads | 49.6% ▲ 28% above avg |
| Unemployment | 7.1% ▲ 44% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 299 (2%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,940 (27%) |
| Some College | 1,232 (8.4%) |
| Associates | 1,883 (12.9%) |
| Bachelors | 1,310 (9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,939 (40.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $64,395 ▼ 16% below avg ↑ 51% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $212,500 ▼ 24% below avg ↑ 36% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,054/mo ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 10,246 |
| Vacant Units | 1,232 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.50 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 10,246 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,232 |
| Owner Occupied | 59.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 40.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.50 |
ZIP code 27262 is located in High Point, North Carolina, within Guilford County. With a population of 26,137, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 34.4 years. Economically, 27262 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $64,395 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 27262 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $212,500 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,054 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (59.2%) and renters (40.9%). Median home values have increased by 36% since 2019.
The population of 27262 is majority White (50.02%). Residents are well-educated — 49.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 13.7%. Household income has grown by 51% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 27262 stands at 7.1%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 27262 in High Point, NC is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 26,137 residents, a median household income of $64,395, and a median home value of $212,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.