PlainZIP

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
$42,308
Median income
$128,100
Median home value
11.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $21,389. 29.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 7.7%. The typical home here is valued at $128,100 (51% below the state average); renters pay a median of $860 monthly, and 42.5% of units are owner-occupied.

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. To put 27260 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Guilford County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 27260?

36.4

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

16.9%

Foreign-Born

White 17.2%
African American 51.6%
Asian 8.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.4%
Hispanic or Latino 20.0%

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

$21,389

Per Capita Income

29.7%

Poverty Rate

7.7%

Unemployment Rate

19.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 27260 ranks nationally

High Point, NC household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$42,308 7th percentile higher than 7% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 51.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

11,025

Total Housing Units

9,941

Occupied Units

1,084

Vacant Units

2.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 42.5%
Renter 57.5%

$128,100

Median Home Value

-51% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27260 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 27260 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Guilford County

27406 standard
Greensboro, NC
Pop: 56,458
27410 standard
Greensboro, NC
Pop: 52,388
27265 standard
High Point, NC
Pop: 46,690
27407 standard
Greensboro, NC
Pop: 46,242
27405 standard
Greensboro, NC
Pop: 44,567
27455 standard
Greensboro, NC
Pop: 28,706

Related Areas

Guilford County High Point, NC North Carolina

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.