| ZIP Code | 27403 |
|---|---|
| City | Greensboro |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Guilford County |
| Area Code | 336/743 |
| Elevation | 865 ft |
| Latitude | 36.064078 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -79.825417 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37081 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 29.6 yrs ↑ 13% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.30 |
| Below Poverty | 20.1% ▲ 101% above avg |
| College Grads | 57.9% ▲ 49% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.6% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 174 (1.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,989 (19.5%) |
| Some College | 780 (7.6%) |
| Associates | 1,349 (13.2%) |
| Bachelors | 714 (7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,193 (50.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $56,722 ▼ 26% below avg ↑ 13% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $218,600 ▼ 22% below avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $998/mo ↑ 13% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 8,671 |
| Vacant Units | 971 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.30 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 8,671 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 971 |
| Owner Occupied | 53.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 47.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.30 |
ZIP code 27403 is located in Greensboro, North Carolina, within Guilford County. With a population of 20,675, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 29.6 years. Economically, 27403 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $56,722 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 27403 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $218,600 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $998 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (53.0%) and renters (47.0%). Median home values have increased by 24% since 2019.
The population of 27403 is majority White (51.81%). Residents are well-educated — 57.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 20.1%. Household income has grown by 13% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 27403 stands at 4.6%, which is near the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 66%.
Overall, ZIP code 27403 in Greensboro, NC is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a young community. With 20,675 residents, a median household income of $56,722, and a median home value of $218,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.