Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 1.36 |
| Below Poverty | 13.9% ▲ 39% above avg |
| College Grads | 41.5% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 5.7% ▲ 15% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,531 (2.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 20,601 (28.2%) |
| Some College | 8,264 (11.3%) |
| Associates | 11,595 (15.9%) |
| Bachelors | 7,234 (9.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 23,857 (32.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $60,277 ▼ 21% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $195,285 ▼ 30% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,005/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 52,943 |
| Vacant Units | 4,398 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
High Point is a city in North Carolina, located in Guilford County. The city spans 7 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 124,819 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.63 years.
Economically, High Point is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,276 is below the national average. Approximately 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, above the national average.
The real estate market in High Point is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $195,285, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,005 per month. Homeownership is high at 60.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.
The population of High Point is well-educated. 41.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 47.9%.
High Point, NC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within North Carolina. Spread across 7 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27260 | 25,941 | $41,817 | $111,900 | $796 | 8.1% | 22.7% | 40.7% |
| 27262 | 26,137 | $64,395 | $212,500 | $1,054 | 7.1% | 49.6% | 59.2% |
| 27263 | 21,294 | $52,637 | $171,900 | $924 | 6.5% | 31.7% | 69.4% |
| 27265 | 50,123 | $70,929 | $239,400 | $1,123 | 3.1% | 51.1% | 67.8% |