PlainZIP

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
$59,427
Median income
$223,900
Median home value
34.7%
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.

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.

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 North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $36,638. Local economic indicators show a 17.8% poverty rate alongside 3.0% unemployment. Housing costs here run $223,900 for a typical home value (14% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,154 a month; 48.6% of 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. To put 27407 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 27407

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Greensboro, NC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27407.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 27407?

36.3

Median Age

47.0%

Male

53.0%

Female

19.3%

Foreign-Born

White 34.7%
African American 39.8%
Asian 11.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%

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

$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

$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 57.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.7%

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

What does housing look like?

23,912

Total Housing Units

21,985

Occupied Units

1,927

Vacant Units

2.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 48.6%
Renter 51.4%

$223,900

Median Home Value

-14% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27407 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 27407 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 27407 ranks #7 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
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

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
27405 standard
Greensboro, NC
Pop: 44,567
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 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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.