27214 ZIP Code
Browns Summit, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 27214 |
| City/Town: | Browns Summit |
| County: | Guilford |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 13,510 |
| Median Household Income: | $71,250 |
| Per Capita Income: | $36,195 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,669 |
| Median Home Value: | $270,200 |
| Land Area: | 51.3 sq miles
132.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.4 sq miles
6.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 36.2061, -79.6711 |
Population Information (27214 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 13,510 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,189 | 45.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,321 | 54.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 848 | 6.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 569 | 4.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,132 | 8.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,098 | 8.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 775 | 5.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,212 | 16.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,029 | 15.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,214 | 9.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 789 | 5.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 588 | 4.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,451 | 10.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 649 | 4.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 156 | 1.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (27214 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $270,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,107 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,669 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,045 | 89.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 624 | 11.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,527 | 69.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,518 | 30.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (27214 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 9,088 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 514 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 383 | 4.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,618 | 28.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,553 | 17.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,140 | 12.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,708 | 18.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,172 | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 31.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (27214 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $71,250 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $83,566 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $79,565 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $36,195 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (27214 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,172 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,901 | 96.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 271 | 3.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,644 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,675 | 82.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 980 | 14.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 246 | 3.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (27214 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 8,321 | 61.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 4,308 | 31.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 348 | 2.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 533 | 3.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 837 | 6.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 684 | 5.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 492 | 3.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 79 | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 46 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 67 | 0.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (27214 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 99 | 2.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 263 | 5.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 315 | 6.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 449 | 8.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 799 | 15.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 707 | 14.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 819 | 16.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 960 | 19.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 345 | 6.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 289 | 5.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (27214 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,633 | 81.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 446 | 6.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 24 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 49 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 23 | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 657 | 9.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 28.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (27214 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 141 | 2.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 345 | 5.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 837 | 12.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 344 | 5.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,002 | 14.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 425 | 6.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 120 | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 441 | 6.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 817 | 11.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,591 | 23.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 634 | 9.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 100 | 1.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 104 | 1.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (27214 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 11.4% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (27214 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 12,688 | 93.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 9,154 | 67.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,819 | 35.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 818 | 6.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (27214 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,038 | 80.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,749 | 34.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,003 | 19.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 141 | 2.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 74 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 350 | 6.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (27214 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,347 | 76.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 0 | 0.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 57 | 1.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 24 | 0.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 87 | 1.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 475 | 8.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 137 | 2.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 542 | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (27214 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 975 | 17.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,383 | 24.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,133 | 20.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,279 | 22.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 371 | 6.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 272 | 4.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 154 | 2.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 51 | 0.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 51 | 0.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (27214 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 88 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 470 | 8.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 577 | 10.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,002 | 53.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,383 | 24.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 149 | 2.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (27214 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 649 | 12.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 545 | 10.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,765 | 74.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 42 | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 21 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 23 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (27214 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 41 | 0.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,500 | 29.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,623 | 32.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,881 | 37.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (27214 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 61 | 1.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 107 | 3.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 515 | 14.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 407 | 11.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 908 | 25.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 950 | 26.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 500 | 14.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 79 | 2.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (27214 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,623 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $569 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,107 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.82 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.34 | 2.38 |
Households (27214 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,045 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,834 | 56.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,262 | 25.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 449 | 8.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,650 | 32.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,771 | 35.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,719 | 34.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.67 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.17 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (27214 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,895 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,393 | 28.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,005 | 61.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 126 | 2.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 342 | 7.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,682 | 34.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (27214 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,498 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 173 | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 84 | 2.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,496 | 42.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 865 | 24.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 880 | 25.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (27214 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 10,322 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 467 | 4.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 13,506 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,402 | 10.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 287 | 20.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 358 | 25.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 757 | 54.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (27214 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 12,222 | 90.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,177 | 8.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 478 | 40.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 695 | 59.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 355 | 30.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 4 | 0.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (27214 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 12,472 | 92.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 58 | 0.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,038 | 1789.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,038 | 1789.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,038 | 1789.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 22 | 37.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 539 | 929.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 407 | 701.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 70 | 120.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (27214 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,662 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 11,715 | 92.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 947 | 7.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 703 | 5.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 22 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 222 | 1.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (27214 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,045 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,400 | 87.2% | 89.4% |
Browns Summit, NC27214