| ZIP Code | 27406 |
|---|---|
| City | Greensboro |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Guilford County |
| Area Code | 336/743 |
| Elevation | 741 ft |
| Latitude | 35.99795 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -79.766734 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37081 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.3 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.42 |
| Below Poverty | 19.8% ▲ 98% above avg |
| College Grads | 38.0% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 5.7% ▲ 15% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 676 (1.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 11,123 (28.8%) |
| Some College | 5,373 (13.9%) |
| Associates | 6,791 (17.6%) |
| Bachelors | 3,692 (9.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 10,967 (28.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $56,748 ▼ 26% below avg ↑ 31% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $191,800 ▼ 31% below avg ↑ 51% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,103/mo ↑ 34% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 28,080 |
| Vacant Units | 2,106 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.42 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 28,080 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 2,106 |
| Owner Occupied | 55.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 45.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.42 |
ZIP code 27406 is located in Greensboro, North Carolina, within Guilford County. With a population of 63,661, this is a densely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.3 years. Economically, 27406 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $56,748 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 27406 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $191,800 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,103 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (55.0%) and renters (45.0%). Median home values have increased by 51% since 2019.
The population of 27406 is majority Black (52.48%). Residents are moderately educated — 38.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 19.8%. Household income has grown by 31% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 27406 stands at 5.7%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 76%.
Overall, ZIP code 27406 in Greensboro, NC is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 63,661 residents, a median household income of $56,748, and a median home value of $191,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.