27408 ZIP Code
Greensboro, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 27408 |
| City/Town: | Greensboro |
| County: | Guilford |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 16,399 |
| Median Household Income: | $81,460 |
| Per Capita Income: | $50,617 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,149 |
| Median Home Value: | $299,600 |
| Land Area: | 7.7 sq miles
19.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 36.1037, -79.8137 |
Population Information (27408 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 16,399 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,638 | 46.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 8,761 | 53.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 44.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 484 | 3.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 970 | 5.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,192 | 7.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 912 | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 807 | 4.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,966 | 12.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,067 | 12.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,266 | 13.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 905 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,193 | 7.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,209 | 13.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 998 | 6.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 430 | 2.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (27408 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $299,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,092 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,149 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,568 | 92.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 581 | 7.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,137 | 67.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,431 | 32.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (27408 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 12,034 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 120 | 1.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 242 | 2.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,283 | 10.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,762 | 14.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 885 | 7.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,418 | 36.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,324 | 27.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 97.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 64.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (27408 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $81,460 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $135,758 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $125,417 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $50,617 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (27408 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 8,492 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,260 | 97.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 232 | 2.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,113 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,658 | 80.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,002 | 12.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 577 | 7.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 23 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (27408 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 13,754 | 83.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,503 | 9.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 44 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 359 | 2.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 119 | 0.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 620 | 3.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 404 | 2.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 514 | 3.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 93 | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 153 | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 62 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 206 | 1.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (27408 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 310 | 4.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 162 | 2.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 617 | 8.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 710 | 9.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 700 | 9.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,073 | 14.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 801 | 10.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,146 | 15.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 732 | 9.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,317 | 17.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (27408 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,511 | 78.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 357 | 4.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 7 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 57 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 160 | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,018 | 12.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 18.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (27408 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 25 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 409 | 5.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 589 | 7.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 373 | 4.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 999 | 12.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 365 | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 114 | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 821 | 9.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,072 | 13.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,161 | 26.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 736 | 8.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 324 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 272 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (27408 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.2% | 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 (27408 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 15,378 | 93.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 12,828 | 78.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,904 | 29.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 989 | 6.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (27408 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,863 | 77.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,462 | 32.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,691 | 22.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 150 | 2.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 75 | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 398 | 5.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (27408 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,242 | 76.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 480 | 5.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 258 | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 315 | 3.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 214 | 2.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 334 | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 296 | 3.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 10 | 0.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (27408 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 204 | 2.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 193 | 2.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 553 | 6.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 752 | 9.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 913 | 11.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,581 | 19.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,379 | 29.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,009 | 12.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 558 | 6.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (27408 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 182 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 266 | 3.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,977 | 24.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,119 | 38.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,833 | 22.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 772 | 9.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (27408 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,122 | 67.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 51 | 0.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,305 | 30.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 49 | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 15 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 26 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (27408 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 278 | 3.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,780 | 36.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,062 | 40.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,448 | 19.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (27408 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 18 | 0.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 71 | 1.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 499 | 9.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 820 | 16.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,164 | 22.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,096 | 21.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,117 | 21.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 352 | 6.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (27408 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,651 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $643 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,092 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.23 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.01 | 2.38 |
Households (27408 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,568 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,369 | 44.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,205 | 15.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,327 | 17.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,344 | 31.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,888 | 24.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,604 | 34.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.16 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.85 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (27408 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,497 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,159 | 33.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,575 | 55.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 308 | 4.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 350 | 5.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,882 | 29.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (27408 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,230 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 213 | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 176 | 4.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,797 | 42.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 968 | 22.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,076 | 25.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (27408 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 13,148 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 577 | 4.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 16,367 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,856 | 11.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 82 | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 868 | 46.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 906 | 48.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (27408 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 14,462 | 88.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,813 | 11.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,034 | 57.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 703 | 38.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 359 | 19.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 76 | 4.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (27408 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 15,555 | 94.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 283 | 1.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 844 | 298.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 844 | 298.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 844 | 298.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 195 | 68.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 132 | 46.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 94 | 33.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 78 | 27.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (27408 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,915 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 14,830 | 93.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,085 | 6.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 356 | 2.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 267 | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 268 | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 194 | 1.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (27408 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,568 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,157 | 94.6% | 89.4% |
Greensboro, NC27408