High Point, NC ZIP Codes, Map and Demographics

ZIP Code	Type	PopulationPop	% of Population% of Pop	Alias Names
27260	Standard	24,573	19.57%	Deep River,Freemans Mills,Glenola,H P,High Pnt
27261	P.O. Box	0	0.00%
27262	Standard	25,253	20.11%	Emerywood
27263	Standard	21,613	17.21%	Allen Jay,Archdale
27264	P.O. Box	0	0.00%
27265	Standard	52,530	41.83%
27268	Unique	1,613	1.28%	High Point University

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Population & Demographics

High Point, NC has 124,819 residents, with an average household size of 2.4. The gender split is 48.6% male and 51.4% female - about the same as the national split. By age, the top brackets are 30-34 (6.4%) and 35-39 (6.3%). By race, White and Black or African American are the largest groups. Hispanic or Latino (of any race) is 12.3%. Those born outside the United States make up 14.2% (about the same as the Nation).

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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:	125,582
Total Households:	49,025
Total Housing Units:	52,991
Average Household Size:	2.44
Average Family Size:	3.21

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Total Population:	114,059
Total Households:	44,382
Total Housing Units:	47,951
Average Household Size:	2.44
Average Family Size:	3.23

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	114,038	115,653	116,876	117,731	119,378	120,992	121,493	122,307	123,378	123,822	124,419	124,099	124,819
Decennial Census	116,061	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	125,582	--	--	--

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: 35.0

Male Median Age: 33.8

Female Median Age: 35.9

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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	3,539	3,922	4,160	4,922	4,716	3,468	3,486	3,483	3,483	3,589	4,040	4,084	3,828	2,958	2,541	1,562	967	753
Female	3,504	3,852	4,076	4,867	4,936	3,749	4,099	3,925	3,936	4,181	4,399	4,344	4,202	3,646	3,156	2,207	1,477	1,525
Total	7,043	7,774	8,236	9,789	9,652	7,217	7,585	7,408	7,419	7,770	8,439	8,428	8,030	6,604	5,697	3,769	2,444	2,278

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

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Population by Race

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White:	63,339	48.25%
Black:	35,274	26.87%
Hispanic:*	13,606	10.36%
Asian:	10,323	7.86%
American Indian:	804	0.61%
Hawaiian:	76	0.06%
Other:	7,852	5.98%
Total:	131,274	100%

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.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	59,501	47.38%	33.8 years
Females:	66,081	52.62%	35.9 years
Total:	125,582	100%	35.0 years

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	53,587	46.98%	36.0 years
Females:	60,472	53.02%	39.3 years
Total:	114,059	100%	37.8 years

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

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

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Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	106,635	85.43%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	2,220	1.78%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	7,331	5.87%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	8,633	12.79%
Total Population:	124,819	100%
Total Native Population:	108,855	87.21%
Total Foreign-born Population:	15,964	12.79%

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 High Point, NC have an average household income of $57,444 (lower than the State by 17.8%, and much lower than the Nation by 26.9%). Family vs nonfamily earnings show a significant gap ($71,370 vs $35,403). Employment participation is lower than the Nation (63.3%). The unemployment rate is 5.6%, 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 Type	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$39,597	$40,349	$38,615	$38,957	$39,562	$40,662	$41,407	$42,902	$44,590	$47,140	$49,591	$54,157	$57,444
Median Family Income	$47,369	$48,045	$47,584	$48,341	$49,160	$50,365	$51,289	$51,767	$53,986	$59,682	$63,166	$69,550	$71,370
Median NonFamily Income	$25,731	$25,915	$26,510	$25,104	$25,261	$25,772	$26,361	$27,067	$28,036	$28,524	$30,998	$35,349	$35,403
Median Male Income	$37,936	$39,531	$40,331	$40,251	$39,265	$40,581	$40,867	$40,599	$40,934	$43,366	$43,709	$47,098	$47,744
Median Female Income	$30,360	$31,502	$32,003	$31,795	$32,341	$32,750	$33,580	$34,057	$34,874	$36,335	$39,195	$41,039	$41,830

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

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Employment Status

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Employed:	57,846	57.83%
Unemployed:	3,342	3.34%
Not In Labor Force:	38,848	38.83%
Total:	100,036	100%

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

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

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Management, business, science, and arts:	20,900	36.13%
Service:	9,247	15.99%
Sales and Office:	12,336	21.33%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	4,343	7.51%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	11,020	19.05%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	57,846	100%

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

Housing & Affordability

In High Point, NC, the median home value is $183,925 - much lower than the State by 29.1%, and up $41,275 (28.9%) since 2020. Renters pay an average of $974 per month - much lower than the State by 16.2%, and up $155 (18.9%) since 2020. Most renters in High Point pay under $1,000 (43.7%). About 43.7% pay under $1,000 and 4.9% pay $2,000+; the under $1,000 share is much higher than the Nation. Of occupied housing, owners make up 58.1% (64.3% have a mortgage) and renters make up 41.9% - 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)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$129,725	$130,900	$131,025	$129,025	$128,925	$128,075	$128,525	$131,175	$133,875	$142,650	$146,800	$171,600	$183,925

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	2,054	10.84%
$500 to $999:	7,077	37.36%
$1,000 to $1,499:	7,112	37.54%
$1,500 to $1,999:	1,422	7.51%
$2,000 to $2,499:	451	2.38%
$2,500 to $2,999:	82	0.43%
$3,000 or more:	189	1.00%
No Rent:	557	2.94%
Total:	18,944	100%

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)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$708	$712	$711	$732	$733	$732	$760	$795	$816	$819	$874	$958	$974

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	18,206	37.50%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	11,395	23.47%
Renter Occupied:	18,944	39.02%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	48,545	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	48,545	91.69%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	4,398	8.31%
Total Housing Units:	52,943	100%

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

Education, Health & Community

33.9% of adults (25+) have a bachelor-s degree or higher, about the same as the state rate (34.7%) and slightly below the national average (35.0%). High school or higher is 86.4%, which is below the state rate (89.7%). The share of people in poverty is 11.8%, which is slightly above the state rate (9.4%) and above the national rate (8.7%), down 5.6 percentage points since 2011 and down 3.8 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.

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Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	4,409	5.35%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	7,413	9.00%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	21,635	26.28%
Some college, no degree:	16,939	20.57%
Associate's degree:	7,234	8.79%
Bachelor's degree:	16,129	19.59%
Graduate or professional degree:	8,579	10.42%
Total:	82,338	100%
High school graduate or higher:	70,516	85.64%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	24,708	30.01%

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

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

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Private Insurance:	74,390	54.73%
Public Insurance:	47,109	34.66%
No Insurance:	14,431	10.62%
Total:	135,930	100%
Has Health Insurance:	121,499	89.38%

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)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	17.4%	18.0%	19.5%	19.6%	19.3%	18.5%	16.8%	16.2%	15.6%	12.7%	12.6%	13.5%	11.8%

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.

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School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	1,552	4.87%
Kindergarten:	1,481	4.64%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	12,131	38.04%
High school (grades 9-12):	6,532	20.48%
College or graduate school:	10,195	31.97%
Total:	31,891	100%
Early Childhood:	3,033	9.51%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	20,144	63.17%

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

ZIP Codes:	4 Standard, 2 PO Boxes, 1 Unique [See All]
County:	Guilford County, NC
Area Codes:	336,743
Time Zone:	Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:	12:00:00 AM
Population:	114,059 (Census Place) [More Demographics]
Statistical Area:	Greensboro-High Point, NC [Learn More]
Coordinates:	35.9603, -79.9927
Land Area:	106.20 sq miles (ZIP Codes)
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/city/nc-high-point.asp

White:	51,908	43.48%
Black:	36,610	30.66%
Hispanic:*	12,784	10.71%
Asian:	10,052	8.42%
American Indian:	695	0.58%
Hawaiian:	66	0.06%
Other:	7,279	6.10%
Total:	119,394	100%

Native, born in the United States:	96,754	83.94%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	2,185	1.90%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	7,604	6.60%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	8,720	14.16%
Total Population:	115,263	100%
Total Native Population:	98,939	85.84%
Total Foreign-born Population:	16,324	14.16%

Management, business, science, and arts:	20,770	38.61%
Service:	8,342	15.51%
Sales and Office:	11,115	20.66%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	3,682	6.84%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	9,889	18.38%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	53,798	100%

Less than $500:	1,984	10.52%
$500 to $999:	6,016	31.89%
$1,000 to $1,499:	7,506	39.79%
$1,500 to $1,999:	1,906	10.10%
$2,000 to $2,499:	530	2.81%
$2,500 to $2,999:	72	0.38%
$3,000 or more:	289	1.53%
No Rent:	563	2.98%
Total:	18,866	100%

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Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

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

Average Household Income

Employment Status

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

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

Housing Occupancy

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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

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

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, and Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby Cities from High Point, NC

Sources & References

Employed:	53,798	58.35%
Unemployed:	3,196	3.47%
Not In Labor Force:	35,204	38.18%
Total:	92,198	100%

Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	16,825	37.35%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	9,352	20.76%
Renter Occupied:	18,866	41.88%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	45,043	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	45,043	91.94%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	3,947	8.06%
Total Housing Units:	48,990	100%

Less than 9th grade:	3,881	5.11%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	6,412	8.44%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	17,922	23.59%
Some college, no degree:	15,153	19.95%
Associate's degree:	6,808	8.96%
Bachelor's degree:	16,473	21.69%
Graduate or professional degree:	9,309	12.26%
Total:	75,958	100%
High school graduate or higher:	65,665	86.45%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	25,782	33.94%

Private Insurance:	70,316	55.88%
Public Insurance:	42,455	33.74%
No Insurance:	13,064	10.38%
Total:	125,835	100%
Has Health Insurance:	112,771	89.62%

Nursery School, Preschool:	1,687	5.75%
Kindergarten:	1,371	4.67%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	10,751	36.65%
High school (grades 9-12):	5,712	19.47%
College or graduate school:	9,816	33.46%
Total:	29,337	100%
Early Childhood:	3,058	10.42%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	17,834	60.79%

# Residential Mailboxes:	52,801Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	4,337Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	63,561Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	38,641Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	9,406Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	3,380Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$773,794,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$3,071,097,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	57,313Source: CBP

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:	106.199 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	1.676 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District(s):	03,06,08,09Source: USPS
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Last ZIP Intro:	2014-01Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	31400Source: Census
Place Name:	High Point city; North CarolinaSource: Census