Whitsett, NC · standard

ZIP Code 27377

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

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 13, 2026

7,104
108/sq mi: $90,181
Median income: $305,700
Median home value: 42.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Whitsett pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 27%
household income, US ZIPs: Top 33%
home value, US ZIPs: 108
people per sq mi: 70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27377 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 27377 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 66.1 square miles in Whitsett, Guilford County, North Carolina. The area is home to 7,104 residents, producing a population density of 108 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 27377 against North Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 27377 sits at $90,181 (30% above the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $43,408. The poverty rate stands at 12.0% and the unemployment rate at 4.2%. On housing, the median home value is $305,700 (18% above the state average) with median rent at $1,331 per month, and 70.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 27377 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 42.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.7, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Guilford County, so you can benchmark 27377 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 27377

Accommodation and food services

21
Transportation and warehousing

16
Manufacturing

14
Retail trade

14
Real estate and rental and leasing

14

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 27377, Whitsett, NC · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-13 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

7,104

Population

66.1

Area (sq mi)

108

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 27377?

41.7

Median Age

42.3%

Male

57.7%

Female

4.7%

Foreign-Born

White 48.0%

African American 39.0%

Asian 1.9%

American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%

Two or More Ethnicities 9.4%

Hispanic or Latino 9.8%

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?

$90,181

Median Household Income

+30% vs state

$43,408

Per Capita Income

12.0%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

26.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 27377 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$90,181 Top 27% higher than 73% of 30,318 US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.9%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 42.0%

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

What does housing look like?

4,746

Total Housing Units

4,267

Occupied Units

479

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.1%

Renter 29.9%

$305,700

Median Home Value

+18% vs state

$1,331

Median Rent

2005

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

-1.0%

YoY Change (2024)

217

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+117%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 27377 have decreased 1.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +117% cumulative appreciation.

Year	Annual Change	HPI Index
2020	+9.3%	130
2021	+17.4%	152
2022	+16.3%	177
2023	+23.8%	219
2024	-1.0%	217

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 164 business establishments in ZIP 27377, employing approximately 4,514 people with a combined annual payroll of $235,306,000.

164

Businesses

4,514

Employees

$235.3M

Annual Payroll

Industry Sectors

Industry	Establishments	% of Total
Accommodation and food services	21	12.8%
Transportation and warehousing	16	9.8%
Manufacturing	14	8.5%
Retail trade	14	8.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing	14	8.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services	14	8.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services	14	8.5%
Wholesale trade	13	7.9%
Construction	11	6.7%
Other services (except public administration)	9	5.5%
Health care and social assistance	8	4.9%
Finance and insurance	7	4.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation	3	1.8%

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 27377 vs 27215 →

27405

44,567
27215

38,807
27249

12,486
27301

8,750
27377

7,104
27313

6,962
27283

3,141
27201

63

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27377 ranks #5 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

27283

$90,402
27377

$90,181
27301

$83,824
27249

$80,880
27313

$80,875
27215

$68,825
27201

$55,250
27405

$47,431

What this shows By household income, ZIP 27377 ranks #2 of 8 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

ZIP Code	City	Population	Distance
27215	Burlington, NC	38,807	6.4 mi
27283	Julian, NC	3,141	6.3 mi
27201	Alamance, NC	63	6.6 mi
27301	Mc Leansville, NC	8,750	6.3 mi
27249	Gibsonville, NC	12,486	8.3 mi
27405	Greensboro, NC	44,567	9.2 mi
27313	Pleasant Garden, NC	6,962	11.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 27377 in? ▼

ZIP code 27377 (Whitsett) 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 27377? ▼

ZIP code 27377 in Whitsett, NC has a population of 7,104 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in ZIP 27377? ▼

The median household income in ZIP 27377 is $90,181, which is 18% above the national average of $76,288.

What is the average home value in ZIP 27377? ▼

The median home value in ZIP 27377 is $305,700, which is 10% above the national average of $278,155.

What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27377? ▼

The largest racial group in ZIP 27377 is White at 48.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.8% of the population.

How many businesses are in ZIP code 27377? ▼

ZIP code 27377 has 164 business establishments employing approximately 4,514 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

What are the main industries in ZIP code 27377? ▼

The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27377 are: Accommodation and food services (21), Transportation and warehousing (16), Manufacturing (14). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.

How have home values changed in ZIP code 27377? ▼

According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27377 decreased by 1.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 117%. 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 27377? ▼

In ZIP code 27377, 61.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 42.0% 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 27377? ▼

The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27377 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 27377? ▼

In ZIP code 27377, approximately 70.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27377? ▼

The poverty rate in ZIP code 27377 is 12.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.