27262 ZIP Code — High Point, NC

Guilford County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27262 is located in High Point, North Carolina, within Guilford County. It covers approximately 13.19 square miles and serves a population of 25,652 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 336.

About ZIP code 27262

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $206,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 60%.

The gap between median ($58,104) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 30% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 39% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 27262 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

25,652

population

13.19

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27262 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27262

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27262. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
High Point	Acceptable
High Point	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27260 High Point (2.9 mi) 27268 High Point (3.1 mi) 27265 High Point (4.1 mi) 27263 High Point (6 mi) 27360 Thomasville (7 mi) 27282 Jamestown (7 mi) 27107 Winston Salem (7.8 mi) 27497 Greensboro (10 mi) 27235 Colfax (10.1 mi) 27407 Greensboro (10.3 mi) 27370 Trinity (11 mi) 27284 Kernersville (11.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	25,652
Population density	1,945 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	081

Geography
Land area	13.19 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	35.9534
Longitude	-80.0443
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	336

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.7%	46.1%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	22.4%	29.6%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	20.4%	18.6%	19.1%
Over $200k	5.5%	5.6%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

25,652

Population

1,945

People per sq mi

34.3

Median age

$58,104

Median household income

$33,301

Per capita income

$206,700

Median home value

$989

Median monthly rent

59.6%

Home ownership

18.8%

Poverty rate

7.4%

Unemployment

6,573

Housing units

39.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

743

Under 5

837

669

5–9

754

628

10–14

707

1,312

15–19

1,477

1,172

20–24

1,320

1,662

25–34

1,871

1,179

35–44

1,327

1,309

45–54

1,474

908

55–59

1,022

669

60–64

754

1,079

65–74

1,216

531

75–84

599

204

85+

229

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	5,120	20.0%
18 and over	20,532	80.0%
65 and over	3,858	15.0%
Median age	34.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 52.4%

Black or African American 24.9%

Hispanic or Latino 7.9%

Two or more races 6.5%

Other race 4.6%

Asian 3.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	14,579	52.4%
Black or African American	6,936	24.9%
Hispanic or Latino	2,192	7.9%
Two or more races	1,821	6.5%
Other race	1,291	4.6%
Asian	968	3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	57	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.7%	46.1%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	22.4%	29.6%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	20.4%	18.6%	19.1%
Over $200k	5.5%	5.6%	6.0%

Under $10k 6.3%

$10k–$15k 5.0%

$15k–$25k 10.2%

$25k–$35k 9.3%

$35k–$50k 12.9%

$50k–$75k 16.6%

$75k–$100k 9.4%

$100k–$150k 16.2%

$150k–$200k 6.1%

$200k+ 8.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.3%
$10k–$15k	5.0%
$15k–$25k	10.2%
$25k–$35k	9.3%
$35k–$50k	12.9%
$50k–$75k	16.6%
$75k–$100k	9.4%
$100k–$150k	16.2%
$150k–$200k	6.1%
$200k+	8.1%
Median income	$58,104

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.2%

$50k–$100k 16.0%

$100k–$150k 12.4%

$150k–$200k 17.0%

$200k–$300k 22.5%

$300k–$500k 20.6%

$500k–$1M 7.4%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$206,700
Median rent / month	$989
Owner occupied	59.6%
Renter occupied	40.4%
Vacant	10.6%
Single-family detached	69.1%
Large apartment buildings	4.1%
Mobile homes	2.7%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.5%
2000–2009	8.4%
1990–1999	7.4%
1980–1989	10.7%
1970–1979	14.3%
1960–1969	14.3%
1950–1959	17.9%
1940–1949	8.1%
1939 or earlier	14.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	7.4%
2 bedrooms	33.4%
3 bedrooms	37.8%
4 bedrooms	16.7%
5+ bedrooms	4.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.7%
1 vehicle	38.2%
2 vehicles	33.2%
3 or more	24.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	55.9%
Electricity	40.3%
Propane / LP gas	2.0%
Fuel oil	0.6%
Wood	0.3%
Solar	0.1%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	4,013	43.6%
Cohabiting couple	647	7.0%
Male householder, no spouse	1,737	18.9%
Female householder, no spouse	2,799	30.4%
Households with children under 18	2,571	28.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,902	31.6%
Average household size	2.47

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	46.0%	39.0%
Married	42.4%	39.4%
Separated	1.1%	2.4%
Widowed	2.1%	7.1%
Divorced	8.4%	12.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.2%

Some HS, no diploma 7.7%

HS graduate 22.3%

Some college, no degree 16.6%

Associate's degree 8.1%

Bachelor's degree 26.5%

Graduate / professional 12.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.1%
Bachelor's or higher	39.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	302	4.3%
Kindergarten	184	2.6%
Elementary school	1,993	28.2%
High school	1,100	15.5%
College / grad school	3,498	49.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.3%

Manufacturing 17.3%

Professional & management 11.2%

Retail trade 9.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.3%

Transportation & utilities 5.9%

Wholesale trade 5.5%

Finance & real estate 5.5%

Construction 5.2%

Other services 4.8%

Public administration 2.1%

Information 0.7%

Agriculture & mining 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.6%
Service	16.7%
Sales & office	21.8%
Natural resources & construction	6.9%
Production & transportation	19.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.4%
Government	10.2%
Self-employed	5.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.8%
Carpool	7.3%
Public transit	0.8%
Walk	4.1%
Work from home	6.5%
Other means	3.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.0

Poverty

All people 18.8%

Under 18 years 26.1%

18 and over 16.9%

Married-couple families 7.1%

Female-led households 41.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.2%
Retirement income	20.6%
Supplemental Security	3.4%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.7%
High blood pressure	34.5%
High cholesterol	33.4%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	24.3%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.1%
Binge drinking	13.7%
No physical activity	25.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.4%
Depression	22.2%
Fair or poor health	16.4%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	19.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.8%
Visited dentist	57.8%
Cholesterol screening	87.6%
Teeth loss	16.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,118	5.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.7%
Under 18	2.8%
18–64 years	8.7%
65 and over	30.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.5%
Public insurance	34.0%
No insurance	13.4%
Uninsured under 19	4.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	24,072	93.8%
Spanish	1,714	7.1%
Other Indo-European	921	3.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	334	1.4%
Other languages	328	1.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	22,597	88.1%
Born in same state	22,143	86.3%
Born in different state	15,655	61.0%
Foreign born	454	1.8%
Naturalized citizen	3,055	11.9%
Not a US citizen	1,472	48.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	3,210	12.5%
Italian	1,309	5.1%
Arab	1,079	4.2%
English	171	0.7%
German	118	0.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	79	0.3%
Irish	47	0.2%
Dutch	30	0.1%
Polish	10	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.8%
Internet access	93.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27262

What city is ZIP code 27262 in?

ZIP code 27262 is primarily assigned to High Point, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27262 in?

ZIP code 27262 falls within Guilford County, North Carolina.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27262?

19% of residents in ZIP code 27262 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 27262?

ZIP code 27262 has an estimated population of 25,652 residents, with a density of 1,945 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27262?

The median home value in ZIP code 27262 is $206,700.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 27262?

The median household income in ZIP code 27262 is $58,104, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 27262 in?

ZIP code 27262 observes the EST timezone.