| 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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| ZIP Code | Type | PopulationPop | % of Population% of Pop | Alias Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27401 | Standard | 21,854 | 6.53% | |
| 27402 | P.O. Box | 0 | 0.00% | |
| 27403 | Standard | 23,679 | 7.07% | |
| 27404 | P.O. Box | 0 | 0.00% | |
| 27405 | Standard | 51,506 | 15.39% | Hamtown,Mount Zion,Rankin,Summit,Tennessee Acres |
| 27406 | Standard | 61,597 | 18.40% | Forest Oaks,South Greensboro,Spring Valley,Vandalia |
| 27407 | Standard | 49,803 | 14.88% | Groomtown,Hilltop,Sedgefield |
| 27408 | Standard | 17,896 | 5.35% | Country Park Acres,Guilford Courthouse National,Plaza |
| 27409 | Standard | 17,378 | 5.19% | Guilford,Guilford College |
| 27410 | Standard | 54,968 | 16.42% | Friendship,Greensboro High Point Winsto,Guilford,Guilford College,Ridgefield |
| 27411 | Unique | 1,776 | 0.53% | A&Amp;t State University |
| 27412 | Unique | 3,353 | 1.00% | Unc Greensboro |
| 27413 | Unique | 0 | 0.00% | Unc Greensboro |
| 27415 | P.O. Box | 0 | 0.00% | |
| 27416 | P.O. Box | 0 | 0.00% | |
| 27417 | P.O. Box | 0 | 0.00% | |
| 27419 | P.O. Box | 0 | 0.00% | |
| 27420 | P.O. Box | 0 | 0.00% | |
| 27425 | P.O. Box | 0 | 0.00% | A M F Greensboro,AMF G Boro,AMF Greensboro |
| 27427 | P.O. Box | 0 | 0.00% | |
| 27429 | P.O. Box | 0 | 0.00% | |
| 27435 | P.O. Box | 0 | 0.00% | |
| 27438 | P.O. Box | 0 | 0.00% | |
| 27455 | Standard | 30,913 | 9.24% | |
| 27495 | Standard | 0 | 0.00% | Greensboro Ndc |
| 27497 | Unique | 0 | 0.00% | USPS Hr Shared Svcs |
| 27498 | Unique | 0 | 0.00% | Greensboro Courtesy Reply,United States Postal Service |
| 27499 | Unique | 0 | 0.00% | Greensboro Brm |
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
There are two kinds of demographics shown in the charts for Greensboro, NC. Each covers a different geographic boundary and has different criteria for what is included. Learn More
| 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.
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 298,712 | 302,660 | 308,221 | 311,347 | 316,478 | 320,606 | 324,167 | 327,578 | 330,277 | 332,463 | 332,775 | 333,888 | 332,896 |
| Decennial Census | 305,168%> | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 334,723 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 33.2
Male Median Age: 32.4
Female Median Age: 33.8
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 9,147 | 9,947 | 10,464 | 12,253 | 14,373 | 11,691 | 10,591 | 9,699 | 8,937 | 9,162 | 9,586 | 9,637 | 8,742 | 7,563 | 6,092 | 3,895 | 2,476 | 2,087 |
| Female | 8,992 | 9,682 | 10,061 | 13,966 | 17,461 | 12,920 | 11,877 | 10,864 | 10,346 | 10,346 | 10,523 | 10,955 | 10,248 | 9,222 | 7,834 | 5,246 | 3,631 | 4,207 |
| Total | 18,139 | 19,629 | 20,525 | 26,219 | 31,834 | 24,611 | 22,468 | 20,563 | 19,283 | 19,508 | 20,109 | 20,592 | 18,990 | 16,785 | 13,926 | 9,141 | 6,107 | 6,294 |
| White: | 146,097 | 42.15% |
| Black: | 129,716 | 37.42% |
| Hispanic:* | 33,894 | 9.78% |
| Asian: | 15,923 | 4.59% |
| American Indian: | 2,071 | 0.60% |
| Hawaiian: | 159 | 0.05% |
| Other: | 18,784 | 5.42% |
| Total: | 346,644 | 100% |
All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.
| Gender | Count | Percentage | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 156,342 | 46.71% | 32.4 years |
| Females: | 178,381 | 53.29% | 33.8 years |
| Total: | 334,723 | 100% | 33.2 years |
All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.
| Native, born in the United States: | 286,643 | 86.11% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 5,944 | 1.79% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 19,032 | 5.72% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 21,277 | 12.11% |
| Total Population: | 332,896 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 292,587 | 87.89% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 40,309 | 12.11% |
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
| Income Type | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Employed: | 166,132 | 61.96% |
| Unemployed: | 8,713 | 3.25% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 93,282 | 34.79% |
| Total: | 268,127 | 100% |
All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 64,456 | 38.80% |
| Service: | 27,189 | 16.37% |
| Sales and Office: | 36,899 | 22.21% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 10,172 | 6.12% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 27,416 | 16.50% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 166,132 | 100% |
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.
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Less than $500: | 2,890 | 4.67% |
| $500 to $999: | 19,036 | 30.73% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 26,897 | 43.42% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 7,746 | 12.50% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 1,778 | 2.87% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 501 | 0.81% |
| $3,000 or more: | 888 | 1.43% |
| No Rent: | 2,208 | 3.56% |
| Total: | 61,944 | 100% |
All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $728 | $741 | $743 | $750 | $764 | $786 | $812 | $842 | $871 | $889 | $949 | $1,044 | $1,105 |
| 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% |
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.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 8,193 | 3.77% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 12,518 | 5.76% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 46,735 | 21.50% |
| Some college, no degree: | 44,400 | 20.42% |
| Associate's degree: | 19,585 | 9.01% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 52,854 | 24.31% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 33,103 | 15.23% |
| Total: | 217,388 | 100% |
| High school graduate or higher: | 196,677 | 90.47% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 85,957 | 39.54% |
All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.
| Private Insurance: | 218,780 | 59.91% |
| Public Insurance: | 116,663 | 31.95% |
| No Insurance: | 29,753 | 8.15% |
| Total: | 365,196 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 335,443 | 91.85% |
All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 12.1% | 12.8% | 13.9% | 13.1% | 13.0% | 13.7% | 13.3% | 12.7% | 13.0% | 12.7% | 11.8% | 11.8% | 12.0% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 3,714 | 3.89% |
| Kindergarten: | 3,846 | 4.02% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 32,596 | 34.10% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 17,701 | 18.52% |
| College or graduate school: | 37,723 | 39.47% |
| Total: | 95,580 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 7,560 | 7.91% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 54,143 | 56.65% |
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.
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.
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 April 1, 2026.