Greensboro, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27407
Guilford County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 46,242
- 589/sq mi High-density area
- $59,427
- Median income Below-median income area
- $223,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 34.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Greensboro pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 28th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 50%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 589
- people per sq mi
- 49%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27407 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 27407 (Greensboro, NC) rose +5.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 208.3 in 2023 to 220.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 27407 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, with 46,242 residents across 78.6 square miles, a density of 589 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27407 reports a modest median household income of $59,427 (14% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,638. The poverty rate is 17.8%, with unemployment at 3.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $223,900 (14% below the average North Carolina ZIP) and median rent is $1,154; 48.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.3, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Guilford County, so 27407 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 27407
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Greensboro, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27407.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
348 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
205 establishments
- Construction 138
Construction
138 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 138
Other services (except public administration)
138 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 130
Health care and social assistance
130 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 27407, 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
46,242
Population
78.6
Area (sq mi)
589
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27407?
36.3
Median Age
47.0%
Male
53.0%
Female
19.3%
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?
$59,427
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$36,638
Per Capita Income
17.8%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
20.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 27407 ranks nationally
Greensboro, NC household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$59,427 28th percentile higher than 28% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
23,912housing units
23,912
Total Housing Units
21,985
Occupied Units
1,927
Vacant Units
2.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$223,900
Median Home Value
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$1,154
Median Rent
1986
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
+5.9%
YoY Change (2024)
221
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+121%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 27407 have increased 5.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +121% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.7% | 139 |
| 2021 | +14.9% | 160 |
| 2022 | +19.3% | 191 |
| 2023 | +9.1% | 208 |
| 2024 | +5.9% | 221 |
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 1,621 business establishments in ZIP 27407, employing approximately 29,755 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,271,222,000.
1,621
Businesses
29,755
Employees
$1.3B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 348 | 21.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 205 | 12.7% |
| Construction | 138 | 8.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 138 | 8.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 130 | 8.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 120 | 7.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 112 | 6.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 100 | 6.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 89 | 5.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 71 | 4.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 47 | 2.9% |
| Manufacturing | 32 | 2.0% |
| Information | 32 | 2.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 24 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 19 | 1.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 9 | 0.6% |
| Utilities | 6 | 0.4% |
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 27407 vs 27282 →
ZIP 27407 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
- 27260
High Point (27260)
24,023 residents
- 27403 21,958
Greensboro (27403)
21,958 residents
- 27401 21,932
Greensboro (27401)
21,932 residents
- 27263 21,414
High Point (27263)
21,414 residents
- 27408 17,296
Greensboro (27408)
17,296 residents
- 27282 15,906
Jamestown (27282)
15,906 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27407 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27407 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27282
Jamestown (27282)
$91,512 median income
- 27410
Greensboro (27410)
$85,291 median income
- 27408
Greensboro (27408)
$83,862 median income
- 27313
Pleasant Garden (27313)
$80,875 median income
- 27409
Greensboro (27409)
$60,281 median income
- 27406
Greensboro (27406)
$59,563 median income
- 27407
Greensboro (27407)
$59,427 median income
- 27403
Greensboro (27403)
$57,917 median income
- 27263
High Point (27263)
$55,801 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 27407 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27282 | Jamestown, NC | 15,906 | 3.1 mi |
| 27403 | Greensboro, NC | 21,958 | 4.7 mi |
| 27406 | Greensboro, NC | 56,458 | 6.2 mi |
| 27410 | Greensboro, NC | 52,388 | 7.5 mi |
| 27409 | Greensboro, NC | 15,621 | 6.9 mi |
| 27408 | Greensboro, NC | 17,296 | 7.3 mi |
| 27263 | High Point, NC | 21,414 | 7.7 mi |
| 27260 | High Point, NC | 24,023 | 7.3 mi |
| 27401 | Greensboro, NC | 21,932 | 7.5 mi |
| 27313 | Pleasant Garden, NC | 6,962 | 8.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 27407, 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 (46,242 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 27407 in?
ZIP code 27407 (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 27407?
ZIP code 27407 in Greensboro, NC has a population of 46,242 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27407?
The median household income in ZIP 27407 is $59,427, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27407?
The median home value in ZIP 27407 is $223,900, which is 20% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27407?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27407 is African American at 39.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27407?
ZIP code 27407 has 1,621 business establishments employing approximately 29,755 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27407?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27407 are: Retail trade (348), Accommodation and food services (205), Construction (138). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27407?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27407 increased by 5.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 121%. 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 27407?
In ZIP code 27407, 57.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.7% 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 27407?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27407 is 20.6 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 27407?
In ZIP code 27407, approximately 48.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 51.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27407?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27407 is 17.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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