ZIP Code 27268 in High Point, NC

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:High Point, North Carolina
Names to Avoid:
High Point University
County:Guilford County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:7:54:25 PM
Population:1,613 [See All]
Area Codes:336 / 743
Classification:Unique [Company/Government]
Coordinates:35.9696, -79.9925
Land Area:0.103 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 27268 has 1,613 residents and 6 households (average 8.67 persons per household). The median age is 19.7 years, significantly younger than the state (39.4) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.7% male and 49.3% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (48.5%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (79.5%, much higher than the state average of 62.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Other / Two or More Races (11.3%, higher than the state average of 5.9%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.5%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:1,613Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:1,324Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:15,660.2 people per sq mile
Average Income:$0Source: Census ACS
Households:6Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$0Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:8.67Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:12.25Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--00000000001,5609951,324
Decennial Census0------------------1,613------
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: 19.7

Male Median Age: 19.9

Female Median Age: 19.5

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male1144203832010310001000
Female2545612010202501504301
Total3689815842212811505301
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:1,28373.57%
Black:804.59%
Hispanic:*1377.86%
Asian:432.47%
American Indian:120.69%
Hawaiian:60.34%
Other:18310.49%
Total:1,744100%
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


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:81750.65%19.9 years
Females:79649.35%19.5 years
Total:1,613100%19.7 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:1,30198.26%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:90.68%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:141.06%
Total Population:1,324100%
Total Native Population:1,31098.94%
Total Foreign-born Population:141.06%
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


In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($69,904), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $40,750, which is well under the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $40,750 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 27.8%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 13.9%, which is markedly higher than the state rate (4.7%). The largest occupation group is Sales (40.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

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


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Family Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median NonFamily Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Male Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Female Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$38,333$40,750
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


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

Employment Status


Employed:31723.94%
Unemployed:513.85%
Not In Labor Force:95672.21%
Total:1,324100%
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:4614.51%
Service:12840.38%
Sales and Office:12940.69%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:00.00%
Production, transportation, and material moving:144.42%
Total Civilian Employed Population:317100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($259,400), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,162), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


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

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00%
$500 to $999:00%
$1,000 to $1,499:00%
$1,500 to $1,999:00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00%
$3,000 or more:00%
No Rent:00%
Total:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):00%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):00%
Renter Occupied:00%
Total Occupied Housing Units:0100%

Occupied Housing Units:00%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):00%
Total Housing Units:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:00%
Multi-Family Units:00%
Other Units:00%
Total Housing Units:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


Insufficient data for educational attainment. The uninsured rate is 4.50%, which is markedly below the state rate (10.40%). Private coverage is 85.30%, which is notably higher than the state rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 14.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.30%). Insufficient data for poverty. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:00%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:00%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):00%
Some college, no degree:00%
Associate's degree:00%
Bachelor's degree:00%
Graduate or professional degree:00%
Total:0100%
High school or higher:00%
Bachelor's degree or higher:00%
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:1,13081.77%
Public Insurance:19213.89%
No Insurance:604.34%
Total:1,382100%
Has Health Insurance:1,32295.66%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 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:00.00%
Kindergarten:00.00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):00.00%
High school (grades 9-12):00.00%
College or graduate school:1,324100.00%
Total:1,324100%
Early Childhood:00.00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):00.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 27268 is assigned to a single organization or institution. Detailed business demographics are not published for unique ZIP Codes. USPS data shows 0 residential mailboxes and 1 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:1Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:2,621Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:0Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$0Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$0Source: CBP
# of Employees:0Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 27268 is located in Guilford County, North Carolina, within the Greensboro-High Point, NC Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 24660) and North Carolina's 6th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 779,894 people, about 0.21% of whom live in ZIP Code 27268. It covers 0.103 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 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
Land Area:0.103 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:06Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:3674.55 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:2014-01Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:3731400Source: Census
Place Name:High Point city; North CarolinaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


27278 | | 27265

Schools in ZIP Code 27268


We could not locate which school district 27268 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Penn-Griffin Schools 825 Washington Street
High Point, NC 27260
District: Guilford County SchoolsNearby
Parkview Village Elementary 325 Gordon Street
High Point, NC 27260
District: Guilford County SchoolsNearby
Montlieu Academy Of Technology 1105 Montlieu Avenue
High Point, NC 27262
District: Guilford County SchoolsNearby
Kirkman Park Elementary 1101 North Centennial Street
High Point, NC 27262
District: Guilford County SchoolsNearby
Welborn Middle 1710 Mcguinn Drive
High Point, NC 27265
District: Guilford County SchoolsNearby
Wesleyan Christian Academy 1917 N Centennial St
High Point, NC 27262
District: Private SchoolNearby
High Point Friends School 800a Quaker Ln
High Point, NC 27262
District: Private SchoolNearby
High Point Christian Academy 800 Phillips Ave
High Point, NC 27262
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 27268


High Point University One University Parkway
High Point, NC 27268
Type: Post Secondary
Guilford Technical Community College 601 E. Main Street
Jamestown, NC 27282
Type: Post Secondary
South University-High Point 3975 Premier Drive
High Point, NC 27265-8320
Type: Post Secondary
Empire Beauty School-West Greensboro 1312 Bridford Parkway, Suite 105
Greensboro, NC 27407-2693
Type: Post Secondary
Winston - Salem Barber School - Satellite 1700 Stanley Road Suite E
Greensboro, NC 27407-2754
Type: Post Secondary
Strayer University-North Carolina 4900 Koger Boulevard Suite 400
Greensboro, NC 27407-2638
Type: Post Secondary

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 October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
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