| City: | Greensboro, North Carolina |
| Names to Avoid: | Unc Greensboro |
| County: | Guilford County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:30:35 PM |
| Population: | 3,353 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 336 / 743 |
| Classification: | Unique [Company/Government] |
| Coordinates: | 36.0687, -79.8101 |
| Land Area: | 0.297 sq mi |
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The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) operates under dedicated ZIP code 27412 in Guilford County, North Carolina. Founded on February 18, 1891, by an act of the North Carolina General Assembly, the institution originally opened as the State Normal and Industrial School for White Girls, making it the first public institution in the state to offer higher education to women. Dr. Charles Duncan McIver, who advocated for years for a state normal school to train teachers, is credited as the school's leading founder. The campus opened October 5, 1892, with 198 students and 15 faculty. The USPS has maintained this dedicated postal designation for over two decades.
The university's history reflects broader social changes in American education. By 1949, it had grown to become the largest college for women in the entire country. The first African American students were admitted in 1956, and men joined the general student body in 1964. The institution has operated under several names, including the Woman's College of the University of North Carolina from 1932 to 1963, before receiving its current name.
The postal boundary encompasses approximately 0.24 square miles adjacent to College Hill in Greensboro. Postal records identify 125 ZIP+4 codes serving 63 named buildings across campus. Mail reaches locations including Jackson Library, the Elliott University Center, Aycock Auditorium, the Weatherspoon Building, and the McIver Building (named for the founder). This extensive building directory demonstrates substantial mail infrastructure for a campus this size.
The 2020 Census counted 3,353 residents with a median age of 19.6 years, confirming a student-dominated population. Approximately 99% of residents (3,305 people) live in non-institutional group quarters, consistent with dormitory housing. Greensboro is the valid mailing city for this designation.
| Population: | 3,353 |
| Median Age: | 19.6 |
| Housing Units: | 14 |
| Establishments: | 6 |
| Employment: | 66 |
Buildings registered in the USPS ZIP+4 database with designated codes for direct mail delivery.
ZIP Code 27412 has 3,353 residents and 10 households (average 4.80 persons per household). The median age is 19.6 years, significantly younger than the state (39.4) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 30.7% male and 69.3% female, which is much lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (41.6%, much lower than the state average of 62.2% and well below the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (40.9%, much higher than the state average of 20.5% and well above the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.0%, which is lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (20.5%) and national averages (12.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 3,353Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 3,150Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 11,289.6 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 10Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 4.80Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 19.50Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3,810 | 3,101 | 3,150 |
| Decennial Census | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3,353 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 19.6
Male Median Age: 19.6
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 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 696 | 317 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1,567 | 742 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 4 | 6 | 1 | 2,263 | 1,059 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White: | 1,394 | 39.60% |
| Black: | 1,373 | 39.01% |
| Hispanic:* | 401 | 11.39% |
| Asian: | 124 | 3.52% |
| American Indian: | 24 | 0.68% |
| Hawaiian: | 1 | 0.03% |
| Other: | 203 | 5.77% |
| Total: | 3,520 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 1,029 | 30.69% | 19.6 years |
| Females: | 2,324 | 69.31% | 19.5 years |
| Total: | 3,353 | 100% | 19.6 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 3,038 | 96.44% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 17 | 0.54% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 65 | 2.06% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 30 | 3.02% |
| Total Population: | 3,150 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 3,055 | 96.98% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 95 | 3.02% |
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 $31,731 and female is $14,438, which is well under the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $17,293 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 45.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 16.1%, which is far worse than the state rate (4.7%). The largest occupation group is Service (40.3%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | $29,875 | $37,679 | $31,731 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $11,058 | $12,031 | $14,438 |
| Employed: | 1,189 | 37.75% |
| Unemployed: | 229 | 7.27% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 1,732 | 54.98% |
| Total: | 3,150 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 235 | 19.76% |
| Service: | 479 | 40.29% |
| Sales and Office: | 422 | 35.49% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 8 | 0.67% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 45 | 3.78% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 1,189 | 100% |
Insufficient data for educational attainment. The uninsured rate is 1.80%, which is markedly below the state rate (10.40%). Public coverage is 21.20%, which is falls below 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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| 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: | 2,587 | 78.11% |
| Public Insurance: | 667 | 20.14% |
| No Insurance: | 58 | 1.75% |
| Total: | 3,312 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 3,254 | 98.25% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % 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% |
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: | 3,150 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 3,150 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 27412 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 6 business establishments, employing about 100 people with an annual payroll of $1,463,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 0Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 6Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $377,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,463,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 100Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 27412 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 0.43% of whom live in ZIP Code 27412. It covers 0.297 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.004 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: | 0.297 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.004 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 |
ZIP Code 27412 is in the Guilford County Schools, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 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.
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 January 1, 2026.