High Point, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27262
Guilford County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 23,934
- 702/sq mi High-density area
- $65,006
- Median income Near-median income area
- $236,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 35.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
High Point pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 38th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 46%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 702
- people per sq mi
- 56%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27262 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 27262 (High Point, NC) rose +3.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 195.5 in 2023 to 201.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 27262 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in High Point, Guilford County, North Carolina, with 23,934 residents across 34.1 square miles, a density of 702 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27262 reports a modest median household income of $65,006 (6% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,267. The poverty rate is 18.8%, with unemployment at 6.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $236,500 (9% below the average North Carolina ZIP) and median rent is $1,044; 55.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.9, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Guilford County, so 27262 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 27262
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in High Point, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27262.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
139 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
133 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
104 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
90 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
87 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 27262, 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
23,934
Population
34.1
Area (sq mi)
702
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27262?
33.9
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
16.0%
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?
$65,006
Median Household Income
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$33,267
Per Capita Income
18.8%
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
19.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 27262 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)
$65,006 Top 50% higher than 50% 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
10,678housing units
10,678
Total Housing Units
9,679
Occupied Units
999
Vacant Units
2.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$236,500
Median Home Value
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$1,044
Median Rent
1966
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
+3.1%
YoY Change (2024)
202
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+102%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 27262 have increased 3.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +102% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.0% | 130 |
| 2021 | +13.4% | 147 |
| 2022 | +20.3% | 177 |
| 2023 | +10.2% | 196 |
| 2024 | +3.1% | 202 |
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 885 business establishments in ZIP 27262, employing approximately 13,525 people with a combined annual payroll of $724,895,000.
885
Businesses
13,525
Employees
$724.9M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 139 | 15.7% |
| Retail trade | 133 | 15.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 104 | 11.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 90 | 10.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 87 | 9.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 56 | 6.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 53 | 6.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 50 | 5.7% |
| Construction | 48 | 5.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 36 | 4.1% |
| Manufacturing | 24 | 2.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 19 | 2.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 15 | 1.7% |
| Information | 14 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 13 | 1.5% |
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 27262 vs 27265 →
ZIP 27262 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27107
Winston Salem (27107)
46,963 residents
- 27265
High Point (27265)
46,690 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
- 27235 4,136
Colfax (27235)
4,136 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27262 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27262 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
- 27262
High Point (27262)
$65,006 median income
- 27360
Thomasville (27360)
$61,983 median income
- 27107
Winston Salem (27107)
$60,729 median income
- 27409
Greensboro (27409)
$60,281 median income
- 27263
High Point (27263)
$55,801 median income
- 27260
High Point (27260)
$42,308 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 27262 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27265 | High Point, NC | 46,690 | 3.3 mi |
| 27260 | High Point, NC | 24,023 | 2.9 mi |
| 27282 | Jamestown, NC | 15,906 | 6.6 mi |
| 27263 | High Point, NC | 21,414 | 6.7 mi |
| 27235 | Colfax, NC | 4,136 | 9.3 mi |
| 27360 | Thomasville, NC | 46,084 | 8.0 mi |
| 27107 | Winston Salem, NC | 46,963 | 8.6 mi |
| 27409 | Greensboro, NC | 15,621 | 10.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 27262, 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 (23,934 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 27262 in?
ZIP code 27262 (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 27262?
ZIP code 27262 in High Point, NC has a population of 23,934 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27262?
The median household income in ZIP 27262 is $65,006, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27262?
The median home value in ZIP 27262 is $236,500, which is 15% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27262?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27262 is White at 48.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27262?
ZIP code 27262 has 885 business establishments employing approximately 13,525 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27262?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27262 are: Health care and social assistance (139), Retail trade (133), Accommodation and food services (104). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27262?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27262 increased by 3.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 102%. 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 27262?
In ZIP code 27262, 61.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.7% 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 27262?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27262 is 19.8 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 27262?
In ZIP code 27262, approximately 55.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 44.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27262?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27262 is 18.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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