Greensboro, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27408
Guilford County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 17,296
- 875/sq mi High-density area
- $83,862
- Median income Above-median income area
- $374,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 64.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Greensboro pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 33%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 23%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 875
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27408 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 27408 (Greensboro, NC) rose +4.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 207.7 in 2023 to 217.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 27408 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, home to 17,296 residents across 19.8 square miles, a density of 875 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27408 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $83,862 (21% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $73,582. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.1% and unemployment is 2.5%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $374,700 (44% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while 73.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,169.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 64.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.4, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Guilford County, so 27408 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 27408
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Greensboro, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27408.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
178 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
141 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
140 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
137 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
118 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 27408, 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
17,296
Population
19.8
Area (sq mi)
875
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27408?
45.4
Median Age
46.7%
Male
53.3%
Female
5.6%
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?
$83,862
Median Household Income
+21% vs state ZIP avg
$73,582
Per Capita Income
7.1%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
18.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 27408 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Greensboro, NC household income vs. every North Carolina ZIP code
Median household income among 749 reporting North Carolina ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$83,862 Top 19% higher than 81% of 749 North Carolina 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
8,144housing units
8,144
Total Housing Units
7,749
Occupied Units
395
Vacant Units
2.12
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$374,700
Median Home Value
+44% vs state ZIP avg
$1,169
Median Rent
1961
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
+4.8%
YoY Change (2024)
218
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+118%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 27408 have increased 4.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +118% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.9% | 150 |
| 2021 | +11.7% | 167 |
| 2022 | +16.6% | 195 |
| 2023 | +6.6% | 208 |
| 2024 | +4.8% | 218 |
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 1,210 business establishments in ZIP 27408, employing approximately 18,284 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,146,991,000.
1,210
Businesses
18,284
Employees
$1.1B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 178 | 14.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 141 | 11.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 140 | 11.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 137 | 11.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 118 | 9.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 117 | 9.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 104 | 8.6% |
| Construction | 70 | 5.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 54 | 4.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 54 | 4.5% |
| Information | 20 | 1.6% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 17 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 16 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 16 | 1.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 15 | 1.2% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 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 27408 vs 27403 →
ZIP 27408 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
- 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
- 27409 15,621
Greensboro (27409)
15,621 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27408 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27408 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
- 27410
Greensboro (27410)
$85,291 median income
- 27408
Greensboro (27408)
$83,862 median income
- 27301
Mc Leansville (27301)
$83,824 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
What this shows By household income, ZIP 27408 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27403 | Greensboro, NC | 21,958 | 2.7 mi |
| 27401 | Greensboro, NC | 21,932 | 3.5 mi |
| 27455 | Greensboro, NC | 28,706 | 5.6 mi |
| 27405 | Greensboro, NC | 44,567 | 4.5 mi |
| 27410 | Greensboro, NC | 52,388 | 4.6 mi |
| 27409 | Greensboro, NC | 15,621 | 7.3 mi |
| 27406 | Greensboro, NC | 56,458 | 7.7 mi |
| 27407 | Greensboro, NC | 46,242 | 7.3 mi |
| 27301 | Mc Leansville, NC | 8,750 | 8.3 mi |
| 27358 | Summerfield, NC | 14,075 | 9.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 27408, 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 (17,296 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 27408 in?
ZIP code 27408 (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 27408?
ZIP code 27408 in Greensboro, NC has a population of 17,296 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27408?
The median household income in ZIP 27408 is $83,862, which is 10% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27408?
The median home value in ZIP 27408 is $374,700, which is 35% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27408?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27408 is White at 84.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27408?
ZIP code 27408 has 1,210 business establishments employing approximately 18,284 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27408?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27408 are: Retail trade (178), Finance and insurance (141), Health care and social assistance (140). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27408?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27408 increased by 4.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 118%. 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 27408?
In ZIP code 27408, 74.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 64.5% 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 27408?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27408 is 18.7 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 27408?
In ZIP code 27408, approximately 73.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27408?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27408 is 7.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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