Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 1.33 |
| Below Poverty | 14.4% ▲ 44% above avg |
| College Grads | 47.8% ▲ 23% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.8% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 6,319 (1.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 82,378 (23.5%) |
| Some College | 37,213 (10.6%) |
| Associates | 53,971 (15.4%) |
| Bachelors | 35,599 (10.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 135,049 (38.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $69,240 ▼ 9% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $230,793 ▼ 17% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,104/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 250,562 |
| Vacant Units | 21,260 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Guilford County is located in North Carolina and encompasses 48 ZIP codes spanning 15 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 575,100 residents. With a median age of 37.99, it is a relatively young county.
Guilford County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $69,240 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.8%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 14.4% is above the national average.
Housing in Guilford County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $230,793 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,103. Homeownership rates are high at 61.1%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Guilford County are racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 48.6%. Educational attainment is well-educated — 47.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
Guilford County, NC is a solidly middle-class area in North Carolina. The 48 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27214 | Browns Summit | 14,929 | $78,482 | $298,200 | $1,178 | 3.0% | 44.5% |
| 27233 | Climax | 3,414 | $71,446 | $215,800 | $830 | 0.1% | 24.5% |
| 27235 | Colfax | 4,963 | $101,440 | $281,200 | $1,932 | 4.9% | 58.1% |
| 27249 | Gibsonville | 13,081 | $81,250 | $220,100 | $840 | 2.7% | 44.1% |
| 27401 | Greensboro | 21,788 | $44,524 | $138,300 | $883 | 6.5% | 44.7% |
| 27403 | Greensboro | 20,675 | $56,722 | $218,600 | $998 | 4.6% | 57.9% |
| 27405 | Greensboro | 52,525 | $46,498 | $150,600 | $1,002 | 6.3% | 35.2% |
| 27406 | Greensboro | 63,661 | $56,748 | $191,800 | $1,103 | 5.7% | 38.0% |
| 27407 | Greensboro | 52,583 | $59,308 | $203,800 | $1,113 | 3.1% | 48.5% |
| 27408 | Greensboro | 16,229 | $89,524 | $331,000 | $1,139 | 2.9% | 72.3% |
| 27409 | Greensboro | 16,927 | $57,862 | $189,200 | $1,173 | 6.2% | 52.8% |
| 27410 | Greensboro | 54,317 | $84,225 | $308,200 | $1,307 | 4.7% | 63.7% |
| 27455 | Greensboro | 29,392 | $93,841 | $324,200 | $1,231 | 3.3% | 61.1% |
| 27260 | High Point | 25,941 | $41,817 | $111,900 | $796 | 8.1% | 22.7% |
| 27262 | High Point | 26,137 | $64,395 | $212,500 | $1,054 | 7.1% | 49.6% |
| 27263 | High Point | 21,294 | $52,637 | $171,900 | $924 | 6.5% | 31.7% |
| 27265 | High Point | 50,123 | $70,929 | $239,400 | $1,123 | 3.1% | 51.1% |
| 27282 | Jamestown | 14,729 | $86,270 | $267,400 | $1,374 | 3.9% | 61.7% |
| 27283 | Julian | 3,262 | $77,140 | $199,700 | $1,159 | 0.6% | 32.7% |
| 27301 | Mc Leansville | 10,897 | $82,116 | $227,200 | $1,630 | 2.6% | 41.8% |
| 27310 | Oak Ridge | 8,573 | $149,743 | $495,500 | — | 2.8% | 59.8% |
| 27313 | Pleasant Garden | 8,009 | $77,929 | $211,800 | $873 | 3.8% | 37.2% |
| 27342 | Sedalia | 72 | $113,750 | $182,100 | — | 26.5% | 56.4% |
| 27357 | Stokesdale | 9,785 | $78,779 | $259,600 | $856 | 3.2% | 43.1% |
| 27358 | Summerfield | 15,283 | $128,843 | $410,000 | $1,101 | 4.4% | 64.0% |
| 27377 | Whitsett | 10,388 | $78,517 | $259,300 | $1,204 | 4.3% | 50.3% |