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ZIP Codes:10 Standard, 12 PO Boxes, 6 Unique [See All]
County:Guilford County, NC
Area Codes:336,743
Time Zone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:12:00:00 AM
Population:299,035 (Census Place) [More Demographics]
Statistical Area:Greensboro-High Point, NC [Learn More]
Coordinates:36.0693, -79.8173
Land Area:230.39 sq miles (ZIP Codes)
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Greensboro, NC has 28 ZIP Codes


ZIP CodeTypePopulationPop% of Population% of PopAlias Names
27401Standard21,8546.53%
27402 P.O. Box00.00%
27403Standard23,6797.07%
27404 P.O. Box00.00%
27405Standard51,50615.39%Hamtown,Mount Zion,Rankin,Summit,Tennessee Acres
27406Standard61,59718.40%Forest Oaks,South Greensboro,Spring Valley,Vandalia
27407Standard49,80314.88%Groomtown,Hilltop,Sedgefield
27408Standard17,8965.35%Country Park Acres,Guilford Courthouse National,Plaza
27409Standard17,3785.19%Guilford,Guilford College
27410Standard54,96816.42%Friendship,Greensboro High Point Winsto,Guilford,Guilford College,Ridgefield
27411 Unique1,7760.53%A&Amp;t State University
27412 Unique3,3531.00%Unc Greensboro
27413 Unique00.00%Unc Greensboro
27415 P.O. Box00.00%
27416 P.O. Box00.00%
27417 P.O. Box00.00%
27419 P.O. Box00.00%
27420 P.O. Box00.00%
27425 P.O. Box00.00%A M F Greensboro,AMF G Boro,AMF Greensboro
27427 P.O. Box00.00%
27429 P.O. Box00.00%
27435 P.O. Box00.00%
27438 P.O. Box00.00%
27455Standard30,9139.24%
27495Standard00.00%Greensboro Ndc
27497 Unique00.00%USPS Hr Shared Svcs
27498 Unique00.00%Greensboro Courtesy Reply,United States Postal Service
27499 Unique00.00%Greensboro Brm
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Population & Demographics


Greensboro, NC has 332,896 residents, with an average household size of 2.3. The gender split is 46.2% male and 53.8% female - about the same as the national split. By age, the top brackets are 30-34 (5.4%) and 35-39 (5.4%). By race, Black or African American and White are the largest groups. Hispanic or Latino (of any race) is 10.5%. Those born outside the United States make up 12.7% (lower than the Nation).

Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

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Total Population:334,723
Total Households:136,549
Total Housing Units:147,270
Average Household Size:2.31
Average Family Size:3.39

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Total Population:299,035
Total Households:122,250
Total Housing Units:131,976
Average Household Size:2.29
Average Family Size:3.46

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


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Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--298,712302,660308,221311,347316,478320,606324,167327,578330,277332,463332,775333,888332,896
Decennial Census305,168------------------334,723------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 33.2

Male Median Age: 32.4

Female Median Age: 33.8

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Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male9,1479,94710,46412,25314,37311,69110,5919,6998,9379,1629,5869,6378,7427,5636,0923,8952,4762,087
Female8,9929,68210,06113,96617,46112,92011,87710,86410,34610,34610,52310,95510,2489,2227,8345,2463,6314,207
Total18,13919,62920,52526,21931,83424,61122,46820,56319,28319,50820,10920,59218,99016,78513,9269,1416,1076,294
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


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White:146,09742.15%
Black:129,71637.42%
Hispanic:*33,8949.78%
Asian:15,9234.59%
American Indian:2,0710.60%
Hawaiian:1590.05%
Other:18,7845.42%
Total:346,644100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


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GenderCountPercentageMedian Age
Males:156,34246.71%32.4 years
Females:178,38153.29%33.8 years
Total:334,723100%33.2 years

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:286,64386.11%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:5,9441.79%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:19,0325.72%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:21,27712.11%
Total Population:332,896100%
Total Native Population:292,58787.89%
Total Foreign-born Population:40,30912.11%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


ZIP Codes in Greensboro, NC have an average household income of $65,472 (lower than the State by 6.3%, and lower than the Nation by 16.6%). Family vs nonfamily earnings show a significant gap ($85,089 vs $41,371). Employment participation is higher than the Nation (63.3%). The unemployment rate is 5.1%, which is about the same as the Nation (5.2%).

Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


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Income Type2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$45,132$44,746$44,033$44,133$44,277$45,686$47,939$50,093$52,489$53,909$58,268$61,885$65,472
Median Family Income$60,458$58,865$58,339$58,200$58,795$60,141$63,552$66,169$67,983$69,579$73,204$80,910$85,089
Median NonFamily Income$29,565$29,148$28,840$28,835$28,868$30,532$32,442$33,510$35,231$35,861$37,873$39,415$41,371
Median Male Income$43,603$42,625$42,666$41,835$42,039$43,414$45,160$47,294$49,521$47,818$47,779$52,463$53,722
Median Female Income$34,867$34,469$34,153$35,209$34,885$35,377$36,589$37,963$38,652$39,414$36,236$39,065$41,027
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


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Employed:166,13261.96%
Unemployed:8,7133.25%
Not In Labor Force:93,28234.79%
Total:268,127100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:64,45638.80%
Service:27,18916.37%
Sales and Office:36,89922.21%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:10,1726.12%
Production, transportation, and material moving:27,41616.50%
Total Civilian Employed Population:166,132100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In Greensboro, NC, the median home value is $228,411 - much lower than the State by 11.9%, and up $58,300 (34.3%) since 2020. Renters pay an average of $1,105 per month - lower than the State by 4.9%, and up $216 (24.3%) since 2020. Most renters in Greensboro pay $1,000-$1,499 (45.3%). About 36.7% pay under $1,000 and 5.5% pay $2,000+; the under $1,000 share is much higher than the Nation. Of occupied housing, owners make up 50.3% (66.6% have a mortgage) and renters make up 49.7% - owners are much lower than the Nation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$148,411$148,544$151,011$151,544$153,222$155,500$158,855$161,188$163,733$170,111$177,544$206,444$228,411
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:2,8904.67%
$500 to $999:19,03630.73%
$1,000 to $1,499:26,89743.42%
$1,500 to $1,999:7,74612.50%
$2,000 to $2,499:1,7782.87%
$2,500 to $2,999:5010.81%
$3,000 or more:8881.43%
No Rent:2,2083.56%
Total:61,944100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$728$741$743$750$764$786$812$842$871$889$949$1,044$1,105
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage): 48,291 35.59%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): 25,453 18.76%
Renter Occupied: 61,944 45.65%
Total Occupied Housing Units: 135,688 100%

Occupied Housing Units: 135,688 91.20%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): 13,096 8.80%
Total Housing Units: 148,784 100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


39.9% of adults (25+) have a bachelor-s degree or higher, above the state rate (34.7%) and above the national average (35.0%). High school or higher is 90.1%, which is about the same as the state rate (89.7%). The share of people in poverty is 12.0%, which is slightly above the state rate (9.4%) and above the national rate (8.7%), about the same as 2011 and down 1.0 percentage points from its 2019 pre-pandemic level.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:8,1933.77%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:12,5185.76%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):46,73521.50%
Some college, no degree:44,40020.42%
Associate's degree:19,5859.01%
Bachelor's degree:52,85424.31%
Graduate or professional degree:33,10315.23%
Total:217,388100%
High school graduate or higher:196,67790.47%
Bachelor's degree or higher:85,95739.54%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:218,78059.91%
Public Insurance:116,66331.95%
No Insurance:29,7538.15%
Total:365,196100%
Has Health Insurance:335,44391.85%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty12.1%12.8%13.9%13.1%13.0%13.7%13.3%12.7%13.0%12.7%11.8%11.8%12.0%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:3,7143.89%
Kindergarten:3,8464.02%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):32,59634.10%
High school (grades 9-12):17,70118.52%
College or graduate school:37,72339.47%
Total:95,580100%
Early Childhood:7,5607.91%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):54,14356.65%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


Greensboro supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 9,570 business establishments, employing about 186,299 people with an annual payroll of $10,929,942,000. USPS data shows 150,469 residential mailboxes and 11,417 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:150,469Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:11,417Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:187,922Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:88,477Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:39,282Source: USPS
# of Businesses:9,570Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$2,863,256,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$10,929,942,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:186,299Source: CBP

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Geography, Land Area, and Statistical Classifications


Greensboro, NC is located in Guilford County, within the Greensboro-High Point, NC Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 24660). It spans 6 of North Carolina's Congressional Districts (1st,2nd,6th,7th,10th, and 14th). This Metro area has a population of 779,894 people, about 42.9% of whom live in Greensboro. ZIP Codes here cover 230.388 sq mi of land and a water area of 4.166 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Greensboro-High Point, NCSource: Census
CBSA Number:24660Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:779,894Source: Census
MSA:Greensboro--Winston-Salem--High Point, NC MSASource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Land Area:230.388 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:4.166 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District(s):01,02,06,07,10,14Source: USPS
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Last ZIP Intro:2005-04Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:28000Source: Census
Place Name:Greensboro city; North CarolinaSource: Census

Sum of all ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Adjacent & Nearby Cities from Greensboro, NC


  1. Jamestown, NC ~8.1 miles
  2. Mc Leansville, NC ~8.8 miles
  3. Pleasant Garden, NC ~10.4 miles
  4. Colfax, NC ~10.6 miles
  5. Summerfield, NC ~11.4 miles
  6. Whitsett, NC ~11.9 miles
  7. Oak Ridge, NC ~12.1 miles
  8. Browns Summit, NC ~12.3 miles
  9. High Point, NC ~12.5 miles
  10. Julian, NC ~13.3 miles
  11. Climax, NC ~13.8 miles
  12. Gibsonville, NC ~14.7 miles
  13. Kernersville, NC ~14.8 miles
  14. Randleman, NC ~16.0 miles
  15. Stokesdale, NC ~16.3 miles
  16. Burlington, NC ~18.1 miles
  17. Belews Creek, NC ~18.1 miles
  18. Liberty, NC ~19.0 miles
  19. Sophia, NC ~19.3 miles
  20. Trinity, NC ~20.6 miles

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.

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    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 3/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov