City

Browns Summit, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Guilford County  ·  North Carolina

👥14,929Population
💰$78,482Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂35.0Median Age
🏠$298,200Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓44.5%College Grads▲ 15% above avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 40% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.9% Female 54.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 55.8%Hispanic: 6.1%Black: 34.9%Other: 3%Race
White55.8%
Hispanic6.1%
Black34.9%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
18%
18–24
6%
25–44
31%
45–64
21%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.74
Below Poverty10.6% ≈ Avg
College Grads44.5% ▲ 15% above avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 40% below avg
No HS Diploma292 (3%)
HS Graduate2,687 (28%)
Some College908 (9.4%)
Associates1,450 (15.1%)
Bachelors1,292 (13.4%)
Graduate Degree2,980 (31%)

Education

No HS: 3%HS Grad: 28%Some College: 9.4%Associates: 15.1%Bachelors: 13.4%Graduate: 31%Edu
No HS3.0%
HS Grad28.0%
Some College9.4%
Associates15.1%
Bachelors13.4%
Graduate31.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.9%Renter: 28.2%Tenure
Owner71.9%
Renter28.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
33%
Over $500k
17%

Financials

Median HH Income$78,482 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$298,200 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,178/mo
Total Housing Units5,992
Vacant Units549

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
1%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
11%
15–30 min
53%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
62%
About Browns Summit, NC

Browns Summit is a city in North Carolina, located in Guilford County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 14,929 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35 years.

Economically, Browns Summit is a middle-income community. The median household income of $78,482 is near the national average. Approximately 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Browns Summit is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $298,200, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,178 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Browns Summit is well-educated. 44.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (55.8%).

Browns Summit, NC offers residents above-average earning potential within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Browns Summit
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27214 14,929 $78,482 $298,200 $1,178 3.0% 44.5% 71.9%