| City: | High Point, North Carolina |
| Names to Avoid: | High Point University |
| County: | Guilford County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:51:24 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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High Point University, a private institution affiliated with the United Methodist Church, operates under dedicated ZIP code 27268 in Guilford County, North Carolina. Founded in 1924 as High Point College through a partnership between the Methodist Protestant Church and the City of High Point, the school succeeded Yadkin College, an earlier Methodist institution that operated from 1856 to 1895. Reverend Joseph F. McCulloch championed the college's creation for nearly 25 years before it opened with 122 students and nine faculty members. The institution was renamed High Point University in October 1991 to reflect its expanded curriculum and graduate programs. The USPS established this dedicated ZIP code in January 2014.
The 2020 Census counted 1,613 residents within this ZIP code, with a median age of 19.7 years confirming the student-dominated population. Nearly 97% of residents (1,561 people) live in non-institutional group quarters, consistent with dormitory housing on campus. The postal boundary encompasses approximately 0.03 square miles in High Point's university neighborhood, a compact footprint typical of a residential college campus.
Postal records identify 3 ZIP+4 codes serving the campus, with deliveries routing to High Point University facilities. The relatively small number of delivery codes reflects a centralized mail operation rather than distributed departmental delivery. High Point is the valid mailing city for this designation.
| Population: | 1,613 |
| Median Age: | 19.7 |
| Housing Units: | 7 |
| Residential: | 0 |
| Business: | 1 |
Buildings registered in the USPS ZIP+4 database with designated codes for direct mail delivery.
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%).
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| 2020 Population: | 1,613Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,611Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 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: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 8.67Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 12.25Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,560 | 995 | 1,324 | 1,611 |
| Decennial Census | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,613 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 19.7
Male Median Age: 19.9
Female Median Age: 19.5
| 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 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 420 | 383 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 2 | 5 | 4 | 561 | 201 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 3 | 6 | 8 | 981 | 584 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| White: | 1,283 | 73.57% |
| Black: | 80 | 4.59% |
| Hispanic:* | 137 | 7.86% |
| Asian: | 43 | 2.47% |
| American Indian: | 12 | 0.69% |
| Hawaiian: | 6 | 0.34% |
| Other: | 183 | 10.49% |
| Total: | 1,744 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 817 | 50.65% | 19.9 years |
| Females: | 796 | 49.35% | 19.5 years |
| Total: | 1,613 | 100% | 19.7 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 1,577 | 97.89% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 6 | 0.37% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 28 | 2.11% |
| Total Population: | 1,611 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 1,577 | 97.89% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 34 | 2.11% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), 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 $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 28.9%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 12.7%, which is much higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (42.1%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $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 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $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 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $38,333 | $40,750 | $0 |
| Employed: | 406 | 25.20% |
| Unemployed: | 59 | 3.66% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 1,146 | 71.14% |
| Total: | 1,611 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 86 | 21.18% |
| Service: | 139 | 34.24% |
| Sales and Office: | 171 | 42.12% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 10 | 2.46% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 406 | 100% |
In 2024, -666,666,666.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 6.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 18.60%, which is falls below the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. 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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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0% |
| Private Insurance: | 1,309 | 76.82% |
| Public Insurance: | 299 | 17.55% |
| No Insurance: | 96 | 5.63% |
| Total: | 1,704 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,608 | 94.37% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,611 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 1,611 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
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: | 2,631Source: 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 |
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 723,801 people, about 0.22% 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: | 723,801Source: 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 |
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.
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 February 1, 2026.