PlainZIP

Summerfield, NC · standard

ZIP Code 27358

Guilford County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

14,075
100/sq mi
$138,717
Median income
$444,400
Median home value
54.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Summerfield pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 5%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 17%
home value, US ZIPs
100
people per sq mi
95%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27358 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 27358 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Summerfield, Guilford County, North Carolina, home to 14,075 residents across 141.0 square miles, a density of 100 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 27358 skews affluent, with a median household income of $138,717 (101% above the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $60,185. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.7%. Housing costs here run $444,400 for a typical home value (71% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,022 a month; 94.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 54.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.4, and the average commute is 26 minutes. To put 27358 in local context, 9 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 27358

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Summerfield, NC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27358.

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 27358, Summerfield, 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

14,075

Population

141.0

Area (sq mi)

100

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 27358?

43.4

Median Age

48.1%

Male

51.9%

Female

11.6%

Foreign-Born

White 77.9%
African American 5.1%
Asian 7.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%

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?

$138,717

Median Household Income

+101% vs state

$60,185

Per Capita Income

5.6%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

26.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 27358 ranks nationally

Summerfield, NC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$138,717 Top 5% higher than 95% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 71.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 54.5%

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

What does housing look like?

5,761

Total Housing Units

5,423

Occupied Units

338

Vacant Units

2.89

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 94.5%
Renter 5.5%

$444,400

Median Home Value

+71% vs state

$1,022

Median Rent

1998

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

+0.0%

YoY Change (2024)

205

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+105%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 27358 have increased 0.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +105% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.4% 138
2021 +10.2% 152
2022 +20.6% 184
2023 +11.7% 205
2024 +0.0% 205

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 279 business establishments in ZIP 27358, employing approximately 1,952 people with a combined annual payroll of $79,347,000.

279

Businesses

1,952

Employees

$79.3M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 59 21.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 41 14.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 36 12.9%
Retail trade 26 9.3%
Health care and social assistance 22 7.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 16 5.7%
Wholesale trade 15 5.4%
Other services (except public administration) 15 5.4%
Accommodation and food services 12 4.3%
Finance and insurance 11 3.9%
Transportation and warehousing 10 3.6%
Information 5 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.8%
Manufacturing 3 1.1%

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 27358 vs 27455 →

ZIP 27358 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 27358 ranks #6 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 27358 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 27358 ranks #2 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
27455 Greensboro, NC 28,706 5.1 mi
27410 Greensboro, NC 52,388 7.7 mi
27357 Stokesdale, NC 7,894 6.1 mi
27310 Oak Ridge, NC 6,710 7.4 mi
27408 Greensboro, NC 17,296 9.4 mi
27409 Greensboro, NC 15,621 10.0 mi
27025 Madison, NC 11,138 11.6 mi
27405 Greensboro, NC 44,567 11.2 mi
27235 Colfax, NC 4,136 11.7 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 Summerfield, NC North Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 27358 in? ▼
ZIP code 27358 (Summerfield) 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 27358? ▼
ZIP code 27358 in Summerfield, NC has a population of 14,075 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27358? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 27358 is $138,717, which is 82% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27358? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 27358 is $444,400, which is 60% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27358? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 27358 is White at 77.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27358? ▼
ZIP code 27358 has 279 business establishments employing approximately 1,952 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27358? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27358 are: Construction (59), Professional, scientific, and technical services (41), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (36). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27358? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27358 increased by 0.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 105%. 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 27358? ▼
In ZIP code 27358, 71.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 54.5% 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 27358? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27358 is 26.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 27358? ▼
In ZIP code 27358, approximately 94.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27358? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27358 is 5.6% 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.