27401 ZIP Code
Greensboro, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 27401 |
| City/Town: | Greensboro |
| County: | Guilford |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 21,253 |
| Median Household Income: | $43,092 |
| Per Capita Income: | $22,203 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,498 |
| Median Home Value: | $121,700 |
| Land Area: | 5.8 sq miles
15.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 36.0708, -79.7677 |
Population Information (27401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 21,253 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,520 | 44.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 11,733 | 55.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 30.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 831 | 3.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 759 | 3.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 839 | 3.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,305 | 15.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,448 | 16.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,325 | 15.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,574 | 7.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,953 | 9.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,194 | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,064 | 5.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,746 | 8.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 715 | 3.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 500 | 2.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (27401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $121,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $841 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,498 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,655 | 80.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,843 | 19.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,675 | 34.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,980 | 65.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (27401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 12,071 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 543 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,293 | 10.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,866 | 23.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,443 | 20.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,150 | 9.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,207 | 18.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,569 | 13.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 84.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 31.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (27401 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $43,092 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $68,748 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $53,569 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $22,203 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (27401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,992 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,101 | 91.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 847 | 8.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,791 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,033 | 77.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,721 | 18.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 310 | 3.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 37 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (27401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 5,998 | 28.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 13,371 | 62.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 213 | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 214 | 1.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 843 | 4.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 614 | 2.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,059 | 5.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,640 | 7.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 871 | 4.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 71 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 108 | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 590 | 2.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (27401 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 785 | 10.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 740 | 9.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 972 | 12.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 756 | 9.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,104 | 14.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,298 | 17.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 687 | 9.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 740 | 9.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 263 | 3.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 310 | 4.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (27401 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,896 | 64.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 667 | 7.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 609 | 6.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 742 | 8.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 188 | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 709 | 7.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (27401 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 19 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 345 | 3.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 824 | 9.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 212 | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 859 | 9.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 611 | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 272 | 3.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 362 | 4.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,007 | 11.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,527 | 27.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,648 | 18.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 170 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 245 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (27401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 28.9% | 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 (27401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 18,185 | 85.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 12,550 | 59.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,229 | 34.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,036 | 9.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (27401 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,755 | 75.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,211 | 28.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,270 | 16.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 626 | 8.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 158 | 2.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,181 | 28.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (27401 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,754 | 50.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 326 | 3.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 490 | 5.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 685 | 7.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,128 | 11.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 744 | 7.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,354 | 14.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 14 | 0.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 3 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (27401 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 751 | 7.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,320 | 13.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 696 | 7.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 854 | 9.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,253 | 13.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,212 | 12.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,273 | 13.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 477 | 5.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,662 | 17.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (27401 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 425 | 4.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,508 | 15.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,533 | 37.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,215 | 33.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 724 | 7.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 93 | 1.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (27401 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,522 | 32.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 97 | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,821 | 63.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 77 | 1.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 16 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 18 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 104 | 1.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (27401 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,302 | 17.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,086 | 40.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,236 | 29.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,031 | 13.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (27401 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 121 | 4.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 753 | 28.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 756 | 28.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 236 | 8.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 401 | 15.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 275 | 10.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 103 | 3.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 30 | 1.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (27401 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,154 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $376 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $841 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.32 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.06 | 2.38 |
Households (27401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,655 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,967 | 25.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 559 | 7.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,975 | 25.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,154 | 41.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,386 | 18.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,288 | 29.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.15 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.97 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (27401 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,255 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,783 | 57.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,312 | 28.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 242 | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 667 | 8.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 6,633 | 80.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (27401 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,076 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 42 | 0.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 127 | 1.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,324 | 16.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 449 | 5.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 6,134 | 76.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (27401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 18,516 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 937 | 5.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 20,221 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,437 | 12.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 50 | 2.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,455 | 59.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 932 | 38.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (27401 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 14,836 | 69.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 6,252 | 29.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,702 | 43.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,447 | 55.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,177 | 18.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 103 | 1.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (27401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 19,370 | 91.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 324 | 1.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,883 | 581.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,883 | 581.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,883 | 581.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 110 | 34.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 837 | 258.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 8 | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 720 | 222.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (27401 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 20,422 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 17,952 | 87.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,470 | 12.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,202 | 5.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 435 | 2.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 174 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 659 | 3.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (27401 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,655 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,749 | 88.2% | 89.4% |
Greensboro, NC27401