Greensboro, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27401
Guilford County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 21,932
- 1,364/sq mi High-density area
- $47,972
- Median income Below-median income area
- $156,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 32.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Greensboro pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- 12th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 28th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,364
- people per sq mi
- 36%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27401 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 27401 (Greensboro, NC) rose +8.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 209.4 in 2023 to 227.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 27401 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, with 21,932 residents across 16.1 square miles, a density of 1,364 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27401 reports a modest median household income of $47,972 (31% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,397. The poverty rate is 28.9%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $156,500 (40% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $948; owner occupancy is 36.4%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Guilford County, so 27401 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 27401
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Greensboro, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27401.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
214 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
172 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
92 establishments
- Finance and insurance 78
Finance and insurance
78 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 73
Accommodation and food services
73 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 27401, Greensboro, 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
21,932
Population
16.1
Area (sq mi)
1,364
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27401?
29.0
Median Age
42.7%
Male
57.3%
Female
8.4%
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?
$47,972
Median Household Income
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$25,397
Per Capita Income
28.9%
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Unemployment Rate
22.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 27401 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Greensboro, 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)
$47,972 15th percentile higher than 15% 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
9,444housing units
9,444
Total Housing Units
7,954
Occupied Units
1,490
Vacant Units
2.12
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$156,500
Median Home Value
-40% vs state ZIP avg
$948
Median Rent
1973
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
+8.7%
YoY Change (2024)
228
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+128%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 27401 have increased 8.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +128% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +15.4% | 150 |
| 2021 | +1.4% | 152 |
| 2022 | +36.9% | 208 |
| 2023 | +0.8% | 209 |
| 2024 | +8.7% | 228 |
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 944 business establishments in ZIP 27401, employing approximately 23,438 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,835,543,000.
944
Businesses
23,438
Employees
$1.8B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 214 | 22.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 172 | 18.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 92 | 9.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 78 | 8.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 73 | 7.7% |
| Retail trade | 56 | 5.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 52 | 5.5% |
| Construction | 42 | 4.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 41 | 4.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 26 | 2.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 25 | 2.6% |
| Manufacturing | 24 | 2.5% |
| Information | 19 | 2.0% |
| Educational services | 11 | 1.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 0.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 9 | 0.9% |
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 27401 vs 27403 →
ZIP 27401 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27406
Greensboro (27406)
56,458 residents
- 27410
Greensboro (27410)
52,388 residents
- 27407
Greensboro (27407)
46,242 residents
- 27405
Greensboro (27405)
44,567 residents
- 27455
Greensboro (27455)
28,706 residents
- 27403 21,958
Greensboro (27403)
21,958 residents
- 27401 21,932
Greensboro (27401)
21,932 residents
- 27408 17,296
Greensboro (27408)
17,296 residents
- 27214 10,294
Browns Summit (27214)
10,294 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27401 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27401 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27455
Greensboro (27455)
$94,349 median income
- 27410
Greensboro (27410)
$85,291 median income
- 27408
Greensboro (27408)
$83,862 median income
- 27301
Mc Leansville (27301)
$83,824 median income
- 27214
Browns Summit (27214)
$82,655 median income
- 27313
Pleasant Garden (27313)
$80,875 median income
- 27406
Greensboro (27406)
$59,563 median income
- 27407
Greensboro (27407)
$59,427 median income
- 27403
Greensboro (27403)
$57,917 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 27401 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27403 | Greensboro, NC | 21,958 | 3.3 mi |
| 27406 | Greensboro, NC | 56,458 | 4.9 mi |
| 27405 | Greensboro, NC | 44,567 | 3.6 mi |
| 27408 | Greensboro, NC | 17,296 | 3.5 mi |
| 27301 | Mc Leansville, NC | 8,750 | 6.3 mi |
| 27313 | Pleasant Garden, NC | 6,962 | 9.8 mi |
| 27455 | Greensboro, NC | 28,706 | 8.2 mi |
| 27407 | Greensboro, NC | 46,242 | 7.5 mi |
| 27410 | Greensboro, NC | 52,388 | 7.9 mi |
| 27214 | Browns Summit, NC | 10,294 | 11.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 27401, 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 (21,932 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 27401 in?
ZIP code 27401 (Greensboro) 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 27401?
ZIP code 27401 in Greensboro, NC has a population of 21,932 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27401?
The median household income in ZIP 27401 is $47,972, which is 37% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27401?
The median home value in ZIP 27401 is $156,500, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27401?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27401 is African American at 60.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27401?
ZIP code 27401 has 944 business establishments employing approximately 23,438 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27401?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27401 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (214), Health care and social assistance (172), Other services (except public administration) (92). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27401?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27401 increased by 8.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 128%. 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 27401?
In ZIP code 27401, 57.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.7% 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 27401?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27401 is 22.6 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 27401?
In ZIP code 27401, approximately 36.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 63.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27401?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27401 is 28.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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