| ZIP Code | 27405 |
|---|---|
| City | Greensboro |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Guilford County |
| Area Code | 336/743 |
| Elevation | 759 ft |
| Latitude | 36.115379 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -79.734641 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37081 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 32.7 yrs ↓ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.60 |
| Below Poverty | 25.2% ▲ 152% above avg |
| College Grads | 35.2% ▼ 9% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.3% ▲ 29% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 974 (3.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 9,675 (33.8%) |
| Some College | 3,499 (12.2%) |
| Associates | 4,413 (15.4%) |
| Bachelors | 3,197 (11.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,886 (24%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $46,498 ▼ 39% below avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $150,600 ▼ 46% below avg ↑ 40% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,002/mo ↑ 32% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 21,762 |
| Vacant Units | 1,824 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.60 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 21,762 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,824 |
| Owner Occupied | 49.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 51.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.60 |
ZIP code 27405 is located in Greensboro, North Carolina, within Guilford County. With a population of 52,525, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 32.7 years. Economically, 27405 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $46,498 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 27405 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $150,600 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,002 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (49.0%) and renters (51.0%). Median home values have increased by 40% since 2019.
The population of 27405 is majority Black (56.55%). Residents are moderately educated — 35.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 25.2%. Household income has grown by 24% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 27405 stands at 6.3%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 72%.
Overall, ZIP code 27405 in Greensboro, NC is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 52,525 residents, a median household income of $46,498, and a median home value of $150,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.