PlainZIP

Greensboro, NC · standard

ZIP Code 27405

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

44,567
554/sq mi
$47,431
Median income
$174,900
Median home value
22.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Greensboro pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

11th pct
household income, US ZIPs
36th pct
home value, US ZIPs
554
people per sq mi
49%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27405 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 27405 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, with 44,567 residents across 80.4 square miles, a density of 554 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 27405 reports a modest median household income of $47,431 (31% below the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $24,800. The poverty rate stands at 21.9% and the unemployment rate at 6.8%. Housing costs here run $174,900 for a typical home value (33% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,047 a month; 48.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.1, and the average commute is 24 minutes. To put 27405 in local context, 10 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 27405

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Greensboro, NC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27405.

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 27405, 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

44,567

Population

80.4

Area (sq mi)

554

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 27405?

32.1

Median Age

46.0%

Male

54.0%

Female

17.0%

Foreign-Born

White 19.9%
African American 58.2%
Asian 4.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%

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?

$47,431

Median Household Income

-31% vs state

$24,800

Per Capita Income

21.9%

Poverty Rate

6.8%

Unemployment Rate

23.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 27405 ranks nationally

Greensboro, NC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$47,431 11th percentile higher than 11% 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 54.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.5%

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

What does housing look like?

22,409

Total Housing Units

20,755

Occupied Units

1,654

Vacant Units

2.58

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 48.5%
Renter 51.5%

$174,900

Median Home Value

-33% vs state

$1,047

Median Rent

1981

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

+8.2%

YoY Change (2024)

229

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+129%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 27405 have increased 8.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +129% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +11.1% 136
2021 +9.9% 149
2022 +29.7% 193
2023 +9.5% 212
2024 +8.2% 229

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 920 business establishments in ZIP 27405, employing approximately 13,645 people with a combined annual payroll of $671,198,000.

920

Businesses

13,645

Employees

$671.2M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 167 18.1%
Health care and social assistance 145 15.8%
Construction 100 10.9%
Other services (except public administration) 87 9.5%
Accommodation and food services 77 8.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 60 6.5%
Wholesale trade 53 5.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 53 5.8%
Finance and insurance 37 4.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 36 3.9%
Transportation and warehousing 34 3.7%
Manufacturing 32 3.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 11 1.2%
Information 9 1.0%
Educational services 9 1.0%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 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 27405 vs 27301 →

ZIP 27405 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 27405 ranks #3 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 27405 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 27405 ranks #null 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
27301 Mc Leansville, NC 8,750 3.8 mi
27401 Greensboro, NC 21,932 3.6 mi
27408 Greensboro, NC 17,296 4.5 mi
27455 Greensboro, NC 28,706 6.2 mi
27403 Greensboro, NC 21,958 6.1 mi
27406 Greensboro, NC 56,458 8.3 mi
27214 Browns Summit, NC 10,294 7.4 mi
27377 Whitsett, NC 7,104 9.2 mi
27407 Greensboro, NC 46,242 10.8 mi
27358 Summerfield, NC 14,075 11.2 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
27455 standard
Greensboro, NC
Pop: 28,706
27260 standard
High Point, NC
Pop: 24,023

Related Areas

Guilford County Greensboro, NC North Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 27405 in? ▼
ZIP code 27405 (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 27405? ▼
ZIP code 27405 in Greensboro, NC has a population of 44,567 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27405? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 27405 is $47,431, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27405? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 27405 is $174,900, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27405? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 27405 is African American at 58.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27405? ▼
ZIP code 27405 has 920 business establishments employing approximately 13,645 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27405? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27405 are: Retail trade (167), Health care and social assistance (145), Construction (100). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27405? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27405 increased by 8.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 129%. 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 27405? ▼
In ZIP code 27405, 54.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.5% 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 27405? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27405 is 23.8 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 27405? ▼
In ZIP code 27405, approximately 48.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 51.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27405? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27405 is 21.9% 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.