Browns Summit, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27214
Guilford County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,294
- 83/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $82,655
- Median income Near-median income area
- $310,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 33.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Browns Summit pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 35%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 32%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 83
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27214 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 27214 (Browns Summit, NC) rose +11.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 208.1 in 2023 to 231.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 27214 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Browns Summit, Guilford County, North Carolina, home to 10,294 residents across 124.6 square miles, a density of 83 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27214 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $82,655 (20% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,022. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.6% and unemployment is 3.9%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $310,500 (20% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while 72.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,206.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.8, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Guilford County, so 27214 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 27214
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Browns Summit, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27214.
- Construction
Construction
31 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
21 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
14 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 12
Professional, scientific, and technical services
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 11
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 27214, Browns Summit, NC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
10,294
Population
124.6
Area (sq mi)
83
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27214?
34.8
Median Age
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
10.1%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$82,655
Median Household Income
+20% vs state ZIP avg
$36,022
Per Capita Income
4.6%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
25.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 27214 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Browns Summit, NC household income vs. every North Carolina ZIP code
Median household income among 749 reporting North Carolina ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$82,655 Top 20% higher than 80% of 749 North Carolina ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,868housing units
5,868
Total Housing Units
5,405
Occupied Units
463
Vacant Units
2.72
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$310,500
Median Home Value
+20% vs state ZIP avg
$1,206
Median Rent
1997
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+11.3%
YoY Change (2024)
232
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+132%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 27214 have increased 11.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +132% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.4% | 143 |
| 2021 | +10.6% | 159 |
| 2022 | +20.7% | 191 |
| 2023 | +8.7% | 208 |
| 2024 | +11.3% | 232 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 145 business establishments in ZIP 27214, employing approximately 3,320 people with a combined annual payroll of $240,374,000.
145
Businesses
3,320
Employees
$240.4M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 31 | 21.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 21 | 14.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 14 | 9.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 12 | 8.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 7.6% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 6.2% |
| Retail trade | 9 | 6.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 6.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 5.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 5.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 2.8% |
| Educational services | 3 | 2.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 2.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 27214 vs 27301 →
ZIP 27214 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27405
Greensboro (27405)
44,567 residents
- 27320
Reidsville (27320)
39,351 residents
- 27455
Greensboro (27455)
28,706 residents
- 27403
Greensboro (27403)
21,958 residents
- 27401
Greensboro (27401)
21,932 residents
- 27408 17,296
Greensboro (27408)
17,296 residents
- 27249 12,486
Gibsonville (27249)
12,486 residents
- 27214 10,294
Browns Summit (27214)
10,294 residents
- 27301 8,750
Mc Leansville (27301)
8,750 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27214 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27214 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27455
Greensboro (27455)
$94,349 median income
- 27408
Greensboro (27408)
$83,862 median income
- 27301
Mc Leansville (27301)
$83,824 median income
- 27214
Browns Summit (27214)
$82,655 median income
- 27249
Gibsonville (27249)
$80,880 median income
- 27403
Greensboro (27403)
$57,917 median income
- 27320
Reidsville (27320)
$56,647 median income
- 27401
Greensboro (27401)
$47,972 median income
- 27405
Greensboro (27405)
$47,431 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 27214 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27301 | Mc Leansville, NC | 8,750 | 6.9 mi |
| 27320 | Reidsville, NC | 39,351 | 9.1 mi |
| 27249 | Gibsonville, NC | 12,486 | 6.6 mi |
| 27405 | Greensboro, NC | 44,567 | 7.4 mi |
| 27455 | Greensboro, NC | 28,706 | 7.5 mi |
| 27401 | Greensboro, NC | 21,932 | 11.0 mi |
| 27408 | Greensboro, NC | 17,296 | 10.7 mi |
| 27403 | Greensboro, NC | 21,958 | 13.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 27214, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (10,294 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 27214 in?
ZIP code 27214 (Browns Summit) is located in Guilford County, North Carolina. Guilford County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/guilford-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 27214?
ZIP code 27214 in Browns Summit, NC has a population of 10,294 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27214?
The median household income in ZIP 27214 is $82,655, which is 8% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27214?
The median home value in ZIP 27214 is $310,500, which is 12% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27214?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27214 is White at 53.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27214?
ZIP code 27214 has 145 business establishments employing approximately 3,320 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27214?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27214 are: Construction (31), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (21), Wholesale trade (14). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27214?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27214 increased by 11.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 132%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 27214?
In ZIP code 27214, 61.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 27214?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27214 is 25.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 27214?
In ZIP code 27214, approximately 72.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27214?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27214 is 4.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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