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 High-density area
- $47,431
- Median income Below-median income area
- $174,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-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, 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 27405 (Greensboro, NC) rose +8.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 211.6 in 2023 to 229.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,800. The poverty rate is 21.9%, 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 $174,900 (33% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $1,047; owner occupancy is 48.5%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Guilford County, so 27405 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 27405
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Greensboro, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27405.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
167 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
145 establishments
- Construction
Construction
100 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
87 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
77 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 27405?
32.1
Median Age
46.0%
Male
54.0%
Female
17.0%
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?
$47,431
Median Household Income
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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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
22,409housing units
22,409
Total Housing Units
20,755
Occupied Units
1,654
Vacant Units
2.58
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$174,900
Median Home Value
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 27406
Greensboro (27406)
56,458 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
- 27358 14,075
Summerfield (27358)
14,075 residents
- 27214 10,294
Browns Summit (27214)
10,294 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27405 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27405 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27358
Summerfield (27358)
$138,717 median income
- 27455
Greensboro (27455)
$94,349 median income
- 27377
Whitsett (27377)
$90,181 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
- 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 27405 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 27405, 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 (44,567 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 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.
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