ZIP Code 27407 in Greensboro, NC

Data Last Updated: November 1, 2025
City:Greensboro, North Carolina
Names to Avoid:
Groomtown, Hilltop, Sedgefield
County:Guilford County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:7:56:26 PM
Population:49,803 [See All]
Area Codes:336 / 743
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:36.0062, -79.8721
Land Area:29.448 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 27407 has 49,803 residents and 20,629 households (average 2.39 persons per household). The median age is 35.1 years, younger than the state (39.4) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.7% male and 52.3% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Black or African American (36.9%, much higher than the state average of 20.5% and well above the national average of 12.4%) and White (36.2%, much lower than the state average of 62.2% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.6%, which is higher than the state average (10.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (20.5%) and national averages (12.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:49,803Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:52,583Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:53,485Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:1,691.2 people per sq mile
Average Income:$59,308Source: Census ACS
Households:20,629Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$203,800Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.39Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.42Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--46,98647,95548,54548,44350,27950,03249,68450,28851,90053,23752,74554,25752,583
Decennial Census46,242------------------49,803------
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: 35.1

Male Median Age: 34

Female Median Age: 35.9

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male1,5181,6531,6691,6031,9532,0131,7991,6121,3371,4271,4761,3961,2741,083802526333298
Female1,5351,5741,5321,5412,1942,2871,9681,7491,6621,5341,5551,5621,4261,283985699457488
Total3,0533,2273,2013,1444,1474,3003,7673,3612,9992,9613,0312,9582,7002,3661,7871,225790786
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:18,01333.32%
Black:18,39134.02%
Hispanic:*8,25515.27%
Asian:4,0387.47%
American Indian:4890.90%
Hawaiian:510.09%
Other:4,8178.91%
Total:54,054100%
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:23,77247.73%34.0 years
Females:26,03152.27%35.9 years
Total:49,803100%35.1 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:40,99077.95%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:1,2282.34%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:5,0479.60%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:5,31819.71%
Total Population:52,583100%
Total Native Population:42,21880.29%
Total Foreign-born Population:10,36519.71%
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 $59,308, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is up $14,905 (33.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $8,661. Family households earn a median of $67,649 versus $43,042 for nonfamily households (a difference of $24,607). By gender, male median income is $49,256 and female is $41,666, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $7,590 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 69.7%, which is above the state rate (62.7%). The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (35.9%).

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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$44,403$44,793$42,270$42,757$43,793$44,337$45,668$48,127$50,647$50,050$52,075$56,198$59,308
Median Family Income$54,899$55,750$54,095$54,096$54,261$54,892$57,746$58,353$60,090$56,813$59,667$64,118$67,649
Median NonFamily Income$31,610$31,272$31,061$30,618$30,017$30,346$30,296$31,419$34,739$38,020$39,731$41,936$43,042
Median Male Income$38,077$39,232$37,587$36,439$37,348$37,187$37,962$39,542$40,903$40,519$43,628$46,168$49,256
Median Female Income$32,720$32,372$32,468$34,072$33,232$34,748$35,817$37,235$37,560$36,369$37,788$39,856$41,666
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:28,41167.06%
Unemployed:9072.14%
Not In Labor Force:13,04930.80%
Total:42,367100%
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:10,21335.95%
Service:5,37918.93%
Sales and Office:5,83020.52%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:1,4655.16%
Production, transportation, and material moving:5,52419.44%
Total Civilian Employed Population:28,411100%
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 $203,800, which is considerably lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $63,500 (45.26%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $63,100. The median gross rent is $1,113, which is far less than the national median ($1,348), is up $355 (46.83%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $214. Of occupied housing, owners make up 47.25% (70.45% with a mortgage, 29.55% free-and-clear) and renters 52.75% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 8.20%, which is considerably lower than the state rate (13.05%).

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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$140,300$137,600$137,100$136,000$135,300$131,600$134,600$136,100$140,700$147,800$159,700$185,800$203,800
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:5164.47%
$500 to $999:3,73332.31%
$1,000 to $1,499:5,11444.26%
$1,500 to $1,999:1,52213.17%
$2,000 to $2,499:2532.19%
$2,500 to $2,999:630.55%
$3,000 or more:680.59%
No Rent:2862.48%
Total:11,555100%
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$758$755$758$772$781$797$825$854$899$894$944$1,044$1,113
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):7,29233.29%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):3,05813.96%
Renter Occupied:11,55552.75%
Total Occupied Housing Units:21,905100%

Occupied Housing Units:21,90591.80%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):1,9568.20%
Total Housing Units:23,861100%
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:14,12459.19%
Multi-Family Units:9,25438.78%
Other Units:4832.02%
Total Housing Units:23,861100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 35.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is on par with the state rate (34.70%). High school or higher is 88.20%, which is on par with the state rate (89.70%). The uninsured rate is 9.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 13.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), up 1.50 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.30 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (36.54%). College enrollment is 36.54%, 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:2,0155.71%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:2,1386.06%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):7,61921.60%
Some college, no degree:7,28720.66%
Associate's degree:3,80310.78%
Bachelor's degree:8,70524.68%
Graduate or professional degree:3,70110.49%
Total:35,268100%
High school or higher:31,11588.22%
Bachelor's degree or higher:12,40635.18%
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:33,24058.04%
Public Insurance:19,03433.24%
No Insurance:4,9928.72%
Total:57,266100%
Has Health Insurance:52,27491.28%
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 Poverty12.1%12.5%13.2%12.2%12.4%13.2%12.3%12.7%13.3%13.1%12.0%12.6%13.6%
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:6414.65%
Kindergarten:5854.25%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):4,89935.56%
High school (grades 9-12):2,61919.01%
College or graduate school:5,03436.54%
Total:13,778100%
Early Childhood:1,2268.90%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):8,10358.81%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 27407 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 1,621 business establishments, employing about 29,755 people with an annual payroll of $1,271,222,000. USPS data shows 22,379 residential mailboxes and 1,950 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:22,379Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:1,950Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:27,181Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:11,607Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:7,375Source: USPS
# of Businesses:1,621Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$313,320,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$1,271,222,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:29,755Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 27407 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 6.39% of whom live in ZIP Code 27407. It covers 29.448 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.151 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:29.448 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.151 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:06Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:3674.55 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:3728000Source: Census
Place Name:Greensboro city; North CarolinaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


27408 | | 27406

Schools in ZIP Code 27407


ZIP Code 27407 is in the Guilford County Schools, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 8 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Edwin A Alderman Elementary 4211 Chateau Drive
Greensboro, NC 27407
District: Guilford County Schools
Archer Elementary 2610 Four Seasons Boulevard
Greensboro, NC 27407
District: Guilford County Schools
Hunter Elementary 1305 Merritt Drive
Greensboro, NC 27407
District: Guilford County Schools
Ben L. Smith High School 2407 South Holden Road
Greensboro, NC 27407
District: Guilford County Schools
Sedgefield Elementary 2905 Groometown Road
Greensboro, NC 27407
District: Guilford County Schools
Pilot Elementary 4701 Chimney Springs Drive
Greensboro, NC 27407
District: Guilford County Schools
Academy At Smith 2225 South Holden Road
Greensboro, NC 27407
District: Guilford County Schools
Guilford Elearning Virtual School 1305-A Merritt Drive
Greensboro, NC 27407
District: Guilford County Schools
Shining Light Academy 4530 W Wendover Ave
Greensboro, NC 27409
District: Private SchoolNearby
Hope Academy 1403 W Florida St
Greensboro, NC 27403
District: Private SchoolNearby
Our Lady Of Grace Catholic School 201 S Chapman St
Greensboro, NC 27403
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 27407


Guilford Technical Community College 601 E. Main Street
Jamestown, NC 27282
Type: Post Secondary
Health And Style Institute 500 Four Seasons Town Centre
Greensboro, NC 27407
Type: Post Secondary
Strayer University-North Carolina 4900 Koger Boulevard Suite 400
Greensboro, NC 27407-2638
Type: Post Secondary
Strayer University-Greensboro Campus 4900 Koger Blvd, Ste 400
Greensboro, NC 27407
Type: Post Secondary
Winston - Salem Barber School - Satellite 1700 Stanley Road Suite E
Greensboro, NC 27407-2754
Type: Post Secondary
Empire Beauty School-West Greensboro 1312 Bridford Parkway, Suite 105
Greensboro, NC 27407-2693
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 November 1, 2025.

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