ZIP Code 27417 in Greensboro, NC

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Greensboro, North Carolina
County:Guilford County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:7:52:21 PM
Population:No Population Data
Area Codes:336 / 743
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:36.0726, -79.7925
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27417 - Greensboro, NC

ZIP Code 27417, Greensboro

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationGuilford County, NC
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points448 (191 businesses)
PO Boxes257
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 27407
Key Facts
  • This ZIP code contains 257 PO Boxes operated by the Greensboro Post Office
  • High Point Road is the primary street with 107 delivery records including unit numbers
  • The facility serves 191 business customers requiring PO Box services
  • Residents have street delivery through 2 city carrier routes
  • This location functions within the larger 27407 ZIP code envelope for street addresses
  • PO Boxes here serve customers who prefer centralized mail pickup over street delivery

Postal Infrastructure

The facility supports 191 business customers and operates 2 city carrier routes. High Point Road contains 107 delivery records with units, suggesting apartment complexes or business suites. Guilford County's urban infrastructure means most addresses get street delivery, while PO Boxes serve those wanting secure centralized mail or operating businesses requiring professional mailing addresses.

Street Name Patterns

Single Major Corridor

High Point Road dominates this ZIP's street delivery with all 107 records, indicating a linear service corridor within Greensboro's urban layout.

Nearby Areas

Sedge Park Pennydale Kings Mill Fairview Homes Random Woods

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 27417 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 7 business establishments, employing about 165 people with an annual payroll of $11,832,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:414Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:7Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$2,438,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$11,832,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:165Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 27417 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 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 27417. It covers 0 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:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: 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


27419 | | 27416

Schools in ZIP Code 27417


We could not locate which school district 27417 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.

The Experiential School Of Greensboro 301 S Church St
Greensboro, NC 27401
District: UnknownNearby
Philip J Weaver Ed Center 300 South Spring Street
Greensboro, NC 27401
District: Guilford County SchoolsNearby
Gc Middle College High 815 West Market Street
Greensboro, NC 27401
District: Guilford County SchoolsNearby
Middle College High At Bennett 610 Gorrell Street
Greensboro, NC 27406
District: Guilford County SchoolsNearby
David D Jones Elementary 502 South Street
Greensboro, NC 27406
District: Guilford County SchoolsNearby
Hope Academy Gso 1403 W Florida St
Greensboro, NC 27403
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Pius X Catholic School 2200 N Elm St
Greensboro, NC 27408
District: Private SchoolNearby
Clara Science Academy 2812 E Bessemer Ave
Greensboro, NC 27405
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 27417


Greensboro College 815 W Market St
Greensboro, NC 27401-1875
Type: Post Secondary
Bennett College 900 E Washington St
Greensboro, NC 27401-3239
Type: Post Secondary
University Of North Carolina At Greensboro 1400 Spring Garden St
Greensboro, NC 27402-6170
Type: Post Secondary
North Carolina A & T State University 1601 E Market St
Greensboro, NC 27411
Type: Post Secondary
Leons Beauty School Inc 1305 Coliseum Blvd
Greensboro, NC 27403-2604
Type: Post Secondary
Health And Style Institute 500 Four Seasons Town Centre
Greensboro, NC 27407
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 February 1, 2026.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov