| ZIP Code | 27455 |
|---|---|
| City | Greensboro |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Guilford County |
| Area Code | 336/743 |
| Elevation | 753 ft |
| Latitude | 36.187426 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -79.81744 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37081 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.5 yrs ↓ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.41 |
| Below Poverty | 5.9% ▼ 41% below avg |
| College Grads | 61.1% ▲ 58% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.3% ▼ 33% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 10 (0.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,830 (14.2%) |
| Some College | 1,604 (8.1%) |
| Associates | 3,295 (16.6%) |
| Bachelors | 1,623 (8.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 10,524 (52.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $93,841 ▲ 23% above avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $324,200 ▲ 16% above avg ↑ 36% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,231/mo ↑ 34% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 12,822 |
| Vacant Units | 726 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.41 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 12,822 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 726 |
| Owner Occupied | 71.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 28.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.41 |
ZIP code 27455 is located in Greensboro, North Carolina, within Guilford County. With a population of 29,392, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.5 years. Economically, 27455 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $93,841 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 27455 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $324,200 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,231 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 71.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 36% since 2019.
The population of 27455 is majority White (61.99%). Residents are highly educated — 61.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.9%. Household income has grown by 25% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 27455 stands at 3.3%, which is below the national average. About 18% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 27455 in Greensboro, NC is characterized as middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 29,392 residents, a median household income of $93,841, and a median home value of $324,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.