High Point, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27263
Randolph County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 21,414
- 212/sq mi High-density area
- $55,801
- Median income Below-median income area
- $190,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 17.7%
- 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 below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 22nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 41st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 212
- people per sq mi
- 67%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27263 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 27263 (High Point, NC) rose +3.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 211.7 in 2023 to 219.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 27263 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in High Point, Randolph County, North Carolina, with 21,414 residents across 101.0 square miles, a density of 212 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27263 reports a modest median household income of $55,801 (19% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,341. The poverty rate is 9.7%, with unemployment at 4.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $190,200 (27% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $973; owner occupancy is 67.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.1, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Randolph County, so 27263 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 27263
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in High Point, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27263.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
108 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
102 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
90 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
85 establishments
- Construction
Construction
75 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 27263, 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
21,414
Population
101.0
Area (sq mi)
212
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27263?
42.1
Median Age
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
11.8%
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?
$55,801
Median Household Income
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$29,341
Per Capita Income
9.7%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
20.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 27263 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)
$55,801 29th percentile higher than 29% 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
8,899housing units
8,899
Total Housing Units
8,328
Occupied Units
571
Vacant Units
2.57
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$190,200
Median Home Value
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$973
Median Rent
1982
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
+3.7%
YoY Change (2024)
219
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+119%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 27263 have increased 3.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +119% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.1% | 133 |
| 2021 | +14.4% | 152 |
| 2022 | +21.0% | 184 |
| 2023 | +14.9% | 212 |
| 2024 | +3.7% | 219 |
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 737 business establishments in ZIP 27263, employing approximately 13,995 people with a combined annual payroll of $692,809,000.
737
Businesses
13,995
Employees
$692.8M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 108 | 14.7% |
| Retail trade | 102 | 13.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 90 | 12.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 85 | 11.5% |
| Construction | 75 | 10.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 65 | 8.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 38 | 5.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 36 | 4.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 35 | 4.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 33 | 4.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 32 | 4.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 18 | 2.4% |
| Information | 8 | 1.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 0.7% |
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 27263 vs 27260 →
ZIP 27263 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
- 27260
High Point (27260)
24,023 residents
- 27262
High Point (27262)
23,934 residents
- 27263
High Point (27263)
21,414 residents
- 27317 16,959
Randleman (27317)
16,959 residents
- 27282 15,906
Jamestown (27282)
15,906 residents
- 27370 15,052
Trinity (27370)
15,052 residents
- 27350 6,530
Sophia (27350)
6,530 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27263 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27263 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 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
- 27317
Randleman (27317)
$65,988 median income
- 27262
High Point (27262)
$65,006 median income
- 27407
Greensboro (27407)
$59,427 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 27263 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27260 | High Point, NC | 24,023 | 4.2 mi |
| 27282 | Jamestown, NC | 15,906 | 6.0 mi |
| 27370 | Trinity, NC | 15,052 | 7.4 mi |
| 27350 | Sophia, NC | 6,530 | 7.7 mi |
| 27262 | High Point, NC | 23,934 | 6.7 mi |
| 27407 | Greensboro, NC | 46,242 | 7.7 mi |
| 27265 | High Point, NC | 46,690 | 8.6 mi |
| 27317 | Randleman, NC | 16,959 | 9.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 27263, 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 (21,414 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 27263 in?
ZIP code 27263 (High Point) is located in Randolph County, North Carolina. Randolph County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/randolph-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 27263?
ZIP code 27263 in High Point, NC has a population of 21,414 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27263?
The median household income in ZIP 27263 is $55,801, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27263?
The median home value in ZIP 27263 is $190,200, which is 32% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27263?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27263 is White at 65.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27263?
ZIP code 27263 has 737 business establishments employing approximately 13,995 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27263?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27263 are: Manufacturing (108), Retail trade (102), Wholesale trade (90). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27263?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27263 increased by 3.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 119%. 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 27263?
In ZIP code 27263, 49.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.7% 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 27263?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27263 is 20.7 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 27263?
In ZIP code 27263, approximately 67.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27263?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27263 is 9.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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