27260 ZIP Code
High Point, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 27260 |
| City/Town: | High Point |
| County: | Guilford |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 24,878 |
| Median Household Income: | $38,482 |
| Per Capita Income: | $27,457 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,051 |
| Median Home Value: | $102,100 |
| Land Area: | 12.4 sq miles
32.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.9542, -79.9871 |
Population Information (27260 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 24,878 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,581 | 50.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,297 | 49.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,506 | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,120 | 8.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,692 | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,049 | 8.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,530 | 6.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,966 | 11.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,976 | 12.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,861 | 11.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,112 | 8.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,512 | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,153 | 8.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,065 | 4.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 336 | 1.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (27260 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $102,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $870 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,051 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,510 | 86.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,541 | 13.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,861 | 40.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,649 | 59.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (27260 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 15,981 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,683 | 10.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,783 | 17.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,011 | 37.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,980 | 18.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 817 | 5.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,279 | 8.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 428 | 2.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 72.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 10.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (27260 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $38,482 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $48,795 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $46,202 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $27,457 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (27260 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 10,374 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,268 | 89.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,061 | 10.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,808 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,226 | 88.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 659 | 7.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 383 | 4.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (27260 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 5,660 | 22.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 13,260 | 53.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 80 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,786 | 7.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 8 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,623 | 6.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,461 | 9.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,898 | 11.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 4,425 | 17.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,407 | 9.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 246 | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 202 | 0.8% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,570 | 6.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (27260 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,210 | 12.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 743 | 7.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,092 | 11.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,053 | 11.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,945 | 20.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,440 | 15.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,043 | 11.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 672 | 7.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 233 | 2.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 79 | 0.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (27260 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,260 | 67.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,055 | 22.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 62 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 143 | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 412 | 4.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (27260 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 18 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 856 | 9.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,745 | 18.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 305 | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 925 | 10.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 546 | 5.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 128 | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 352 | 3.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,020 | 11.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,647 | 17.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,228 | 13.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 339 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 159 | 1.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (27260 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 30.1% | 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 (27260 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 19,889 | 79.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 9,558 | 38.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 12,761 | 51.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 4,546 | 18.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (27260 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,337 | 66.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,531 | 37.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,835 | 19.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,477 | 15.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 173 | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,673 | 38.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (27260 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,557 | 68.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 148 | 1.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 707 | 6.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 840 | 7.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 749 | 6.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 216 | 2.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 671 | 6.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 163 | 1.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (27260 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 504 | 4.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,027 | 9.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 763 | 6.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 915 | 8.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,167 | 19.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,665 | 15.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,379 | 12.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,253 | 11.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,378 | 12.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (27260 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 204 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,328 | 12.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,606 | 32.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,697 | 42.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 935 | 8.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 281 | 2.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (27260 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,220 | 33.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 160 | 1.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,903 | 62.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 79 | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 72 | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 67 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (27260 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,766 | 18.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,414 | 35.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,795 | 29.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,535 | 16.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (27260 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 455 | 11.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,418 | 36.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,151 | 29.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 427 | 11.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 298 | 7.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 57 | 1.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 34 | 0.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 21 | 0.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (27260 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,114 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $436 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $870 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.67 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.49 | 2.38 |
Households (27260 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,510 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,660 | 28.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,115 | 11.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,455 | 25.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,766 | 39.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,855 | 30.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,815 | 29.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.56 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.31 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (27260 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,833 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,982 | 50.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,114 | 31.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 475 | 4.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 923 | 9.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,829 | 38.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (27260 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,376 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 416 | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 470 | 7.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,841 | 44.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,653 | 25.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 996 | 15.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (27260 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 18,280 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,212 | 6.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 24,435 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,850 | 19.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 474 | 9.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,758 | 56.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,618 | 33.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (27260 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 20,564 | 82.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,073 | 16.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,820 | 69.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,097 | 26.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 209 | 5.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 156 | 3.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (27260 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 21,244 | 85.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 320 | 1.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,634 | 1135.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,634 | 1135.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,634 | 1135.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 30 | 9.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 371 | 115.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,017 | 630.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (27260 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 23,372 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 17,466 | 74.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,906 | 25.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,717 | 15.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,042 | 4.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 920 | 3.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 227 | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (27260 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,510 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,226 | 86.5% | 89.4% |
High Point, NC27260