PlainZIP

Greensboro, NC · standard

ZIP Code 27403

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

21,958
1,407/sq mi
$57,917
Median income
$249,200
Median home value
49.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Greensboro pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

26th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 43%
home value, US ZIPs
1,407
people per sq mi
52%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27403 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 27403 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, with 21,958 residents across 15.6 square miles, a density of 1,407 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 27403 reports a modest median household income of $57,917 (16% below the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $30,568. Poverty here runs at 21.8%, with unemployment measured at 3.6%. The typical home here is valued at $249,200 (4% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,075 monthly, and 52.3% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 49.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 26.8, and the average commute is 18 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Guilford County, letting you compare 27403 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 27403

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Greensboro, NC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27403.

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 27403, 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

21,958

Population

15.6

Area (sq mi)

1,407

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 27403?

26.8

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

10.1%

Foreign-Born

White 53.1%
African American 23.2%
Asian 6.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.2%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%

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?

$57,917

Median Household Income

-16% vs state

$30,568

Per Capita Income

21.8%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

17.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 27403 ranks nationally

Greensboro, NC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$57,917 26th percentile higher than 26% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 65.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 49.1%

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

What does housing look like?

8,870

Total Housing Units

8,047

Occupied Units

823

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 52.3%
Renter 47.7%

$249,200

Median Home Value

-4% vs state

$1,075

Median Rent

1956

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

+6.3%

YoY Change (2024)

245

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+145%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 27403 have increased 6.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +145% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.4% 158
2021 +11.2% 175
2022 +14.7% 201
2023 +14.8% 231
2024 +6.3% 245

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 534 business establishments in ZIP 27403, employing approximately 7,970 people with a combined annual payroll of $376,946,000.

534

Businesses

7,970

Employees

$376.9M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 93 17.4%
Retail trade 75 14.0%
Health care and social assistance 72 13.5%
Other services (except public administration) 58 10.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 45 8.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 43 8.1%
Finance and insurance 28 5.2%
Construction 27 5.1%
Wholesale trade 23 4.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 18 3.4%
Manufacturing 16 3.0%
Information 14 2.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 1.9%
Educational services 6 1.1%
Transportation and warehousing 4 0.8%

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 27403 vs 27408 →

ZIP 27403 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 27403 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 27403 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 27403 ranks #9 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
27408 Greensboro, NC 17,296 2.7 mi
27401 Greensboro, NC 21,932 3.3 mi
27407 Greensboro, NC 46,242 4.7 mi
27410 Greensboro, NC 52,388 5.4 mi
27406 Greensboro, NC 56,458 5.6 mi
27455 Greensboro, NC 28,706 8.3 mi
27405 Greensboro, NC 44,567 6.1 mi
27409 Greensboro, NC 15,621 7.0 mi
27282 Jamestown, NC 15,906 7.5 mi
27313 Pleasant Garden, NC 6,962 10.2 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 Greensboro, NC North Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 27403 in? ▼
ZIP code 27403 (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 27403? ▼
ZIP code 27403 in Greensboro, NC has a population of 21,958 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27403? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 27403 is $57,917, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27403? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 27403 is $249,200, which is 10% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27403? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 27403 is White at 53.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27403? ▼
ZIP code 27403 has 534 business establishments employing approximately 7,970 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27403? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27403 are: Accommodation and food services (93), Retail trade (75), Health care and social assistance (72). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27403? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27403 increased by 6.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 145%. 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 27403? ▼
In ZIP code 27403, 65.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 49.1% 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 27403? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27403 is 17.5 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 27403? ▼
In ZIP code 27403, approximately 52.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 47.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27403? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27403 is 21.8% 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.