PlainZIP

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
$65,006
Median income
$236,500
Median home value
35.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $33,267. Poverty here runs at 18.8%, with unemployment measured at 6.2%. Housing costs here run $236,500 for a typical home value (9% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,044 a month; 55.6% of 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. A geography-based comparison follows: 8 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 27262, plus 6 more within Guilford County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 27262?

33.9

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

16.0%

Foreign-Born

White 48.6%
African American 33.6%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%

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

$33,267

Per Capita Income

18.8%

Poverty Rate

6.2%

Unemployment Rate

19.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 27262 ranks nationally

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

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

$65,006 38th percentile higher than 38% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 61.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.7%

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

What does housing look like?

10,678

Total Housing Units

9,679

Occupied Units

999

Vacant Units

2.48

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 55.6%
Renter 44.4%

$236,500

Median Home Value

-9% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27262 ranks #5 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 27262 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 27262 ranks #4 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
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

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 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.

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