Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 0.86 |
| Below Poverty | 16.3% ▲ 63% above avg |
| College Grads | 49.5% ▲ 28% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.1% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 3,798 (1.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 44,244 (22.1%) |
| Some College | 20,448 (10.2%) |
| Associates | 30,661 (15.3%) |
| Bachelors | 19,585 (9.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 81,549 (40.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $64,254 ▼ 16% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $223,145 ▼ 20% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,118/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 148,784 |
| Vacant Units | 13,096 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Greensboro is a city in North Carolina, located in Guilford County. The city spans 28 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 332,896 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.14 years.
Economically, Greensboro is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,254 is below the national average. Approximately 16.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, near the national average.
The real estate market in Greensboro is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $223,145, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,117 per month.
The population of Greensboro is well-educated. 49.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 41.2%.
Greensboro, NC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within North Carolina. Spread across 28 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.
| ZIP | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27401 | 21,788 | $44,524 | $138,300 | $883 | 6.5% | 44.7% | 35.5% |
| 27403 | 20,675 | $56,722 | $218,600 | $998 | 4.6% | 57.9% | 53.0% |
| 27405 | 52,525 | $46,498 | $150,600 | $1,002 | 6.3% | 35.2% | 49.0% |
| 27406 | 63,661 | $56,748 | $191,800 | $1,103 | 5.7% | 38.0% | 55.0% |
| 27407 | 52,583 | $59,308 | $203,800 | $1,113 | 3.1% | 48.5% | 47.3% |
| 27408 | 16,229 | $89,524 | $331,000 | $1,139 | 2.9% | 72.3% | 72.0% |
| 27409 | 16,927 | $57,862 | $189,200 | $1,173 | 6.2% | 52.8% | 32.7% |
| 27410 | 54,317 | $84,225 | $308,200 | $1,307 | 4.7% | 63.7% | 65.0% |
| 27455 | 29,392 | $93,841 | $324,200 | $1,231 | 3.3% | 61.1% | 71.5% |