High Point, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27260
Guilford County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 24,023
- 763/sq mi High-density area
- $42,308
- Median income Below-median income area
- $128,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 11.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
High Point pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 7th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 19th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 763
- people per sq mi
- 43%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27260 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 27260 (High Point, NC) rose +20.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 227.8 in 2023 to 274.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 27260 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in High Point, Guilford County, North Carolina, with 24,023 residents across 31.5 square miles, a density of 763 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27260 reports a modest median household income of $42,308 (39% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $21,389. The poverty rate is 29.7%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $128,100 (51% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $860; owner occupancy is 42.5%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.4, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Guilford County, so 27260 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 27260
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in High Point, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27260.
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
110 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
107 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
88 establishments
- Construction
Construction
60 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
56 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 27260, High Point, 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
24,023
Population
31.5
Area (sq mi)
763
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27260?
36.4
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
16.9%
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?
$42,308
Median Household Income
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$21,389
Per Capita Income
29.7%
Poverty Rate
7.7%
Unemployment Rate
19.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 27260 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
High Point, 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)
$42,308 8th percentile higher than 8% 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
11,025housing units
11,025
Total Housing Units
9,941
Occupied Units
1,084
Vacant Units
2.50
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$128,100
Median Home Value
-51% vs state ZIP avg
$860
Median Rent
1973
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
+20.3%
YoY Change (2024)
274
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+174%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 27260 have increased 20.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +174% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +10.7% | 136 |
| 2021 | +16.5% | 159 |
| 2022 | +37.3% | 218 |
| 2023 | +4.3% | 228 |
| 2024 | +20.3% | 274 |
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 612 business establishments in ZIP 27260, employing approximately 11,975 people with a combined annual payroll of $666,970,000.
612
Businesses
11,975
Employees
$667.0M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale trade | 110 | 18.0% |
| Retail trade | 107 | 17.5% |
| Manufacturing | 88 | 14.4% |
| Construction | 60 | 9.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 56 | 9.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 44 | 7.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 35 | 5.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 26 | 4.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 23 | 3.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 20 | 3.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 18 | 2.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 1.6% |
| Information | 5 | 0.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 0.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.5% |
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 27260 vs 27262 →
ZIP 27260 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27265
High Point (27265)
46,690 residents
- 27407
Greensboro (27407)
46,242 residents
- 27360
Thomasville (27360)
46,084 residents
- 27260
High Point (27260)
24,023 residents
- 27262
High Point (27262)
23,934 residents
- 27263
High Point (27263)
21,414 residents
- 27282 15,906
Jamestown (27282)
15,906 residents
- 27409 15,621
Greensboro (27409)
15,621 residents
- 27370 15,052
Trinity (27370)
15,052 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27260 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27260 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27235
Colfax (27235)
$101,173 median income
- 27282
Jamestown (27282)
$91,512 median income
- 27265
High Point (27265)
$73,981 median income
- 27350
Sophia (27350)
$69,306 median income
- 27370
Trinity (27370)
$69,039 median income
- 27262
High Point (27262)
$65,006 median income
- 27360
Thomasville (27360)
$61,983 median income
- 27409
Greensboro (27409)
$60,281 median income
- 27407
Greensboro (27407)
$59,427 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 27260 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27262 | High Point, NC | 23,934 | 2.9 mi |
| 27263 | High Point, NC | 21,414 | 4.2 mi |
| 27265 | High Point, NC | 46,690 | 4.5 mi |
| 27282 | Jamestown, NC | 15,906 | 4.4 mi |
| 27370 | Trinity, NC | 15,052 | 9.9 mi |
| 27235 | Colfax, NC | 4,136 | 9.8 mi |
| 27407 | Greensboro, NC | 46,242 | 7.3 mi |
| 27409 | Greensboro, NC | 15,621 | 10.0 mi |
| 27360 | Thomasville, NC | 46,084 | 9.1 mi |
| 27350 | Sophia, NC | 6,530 | 11.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 27260, 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 (24,023 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 27260 in?
ZIP code 27260 (High Point) 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 27260?
ZIP code 27260 in High Point, NC has a population of 24,023 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27260?
The median household income in ZIP 27260 is $42,308, which is 45% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27260?
The median home value in ZIP 27260 is $128,100, which is 54% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27260?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27260 is African American at 51.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27260?
ZIP code 27260 has 612 business establishments employing approximately 11,975 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27260?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27260 are: Wholesale trade (110), Retail trade (107), Manufacturing (88). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27260?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27260 increased by 20.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 174%. 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 27260?
In ZIP code 27260, 51.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.6% 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 27260?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27260 is 19.5 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 27260?
In ZIP code 27260, approximately 42.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 57.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27260?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27260 is 29.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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