27214 ZIP Code — Browns Summit, NC
Guilford County, North Carolina
ZIP code 27214 is located in Browns Summit, North Carolina, within Guilford County. It covers approximately 51.29 square miles and serves a population of 13,510 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 336.
About ZIP code 27214
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $270,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.
Median household income is $71,250. 35% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
13,510
population
51.29
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
27214 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 27214
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27214. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Browns Summit | Acceptable |
| Browns Summit | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
27249 Gibsonville (5.6 mi)
27301 Mc Leansville (6.4 mi)
27405 Greensboro (7.1 mi)
27455 Greensboro (7.6 mi)
27320 Reidsville (9.6 mi)
27411 Greensboro (10.3 mi)
27408 Greensboro (10.6 mi)
27244 Elon (10.6 mi)
27401 Greensboro (10.6 mi)
27358 Summerfield (11.1 mi)
27499 Greensboro (11.3 mi)
27498 Greensboro (11.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 13,510 |
| Population density | 263 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 37 |
| County FIPS | 081 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 51.29 sq mi |
| Water area | 2.37 sq mi |
| Latitude | 36.2057 |
| Longitude | -79.6758 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 336 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 39.7% | 46.1% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.0% | 29.6% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.9% | 18.6% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 4.4% | 5.6% | 6.0% |
Demographics & statistics
13,510
Population
263
People per sq mi
36.2
Median age
$71,250
Median household income
$32,312
Per capita income
$270,200
Median home value
$1,107
Median monthly rent
69.9%
Home ownership
11.4%
Poverty rate
3.8%
Unemployment
4,151
Housing units
31.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
388
Under 5
460
261
5–9
308
518
10–14
614
503
15–19
595
355
20–24
420
1,013
25–34
1,199
929
35–44
1,100
556
45–54
658
361
55–59
428
269
60–64
319
665
65–74
786
297
75–84
352
71
85+
85
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,188 | 23.6% |
| 18 and over | 10,322 | 76.4% |
| 65 and over | 2,256 | 16.7% |
| Median age | 36.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
58%
Black or African American
30%
Hispanic or Latino
5.8%
Two or more races
3.7%
Other race
2.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,321 | 58% |
| Black or African American | 4,308 | 30% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 837 | 5.8% |
| Two or more races | 533 | 3.7% |
| Other race | 348 | 2.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 39.7% | 46.1% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.0% | 29.6% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.9% | 18.6% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 4.4% | 5.6% | 6.0% |
Under $10k
2.0%
$10k–$15k
5.2%
$15k–$25k
6.2%
$25k–$35k
8.9%
$35k–$50k
15.8%
$50k–$75k
14.0%
$75k–$100k
16.2%
$100k–$150k
19.0%
$150k–$200k
6.8%
$200k+
5.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.8% |
| $200k+ | 5.7% |
| Median income | $71,250 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.7%
$50k–$100k
3.0%
$100k–$150k
14.6%
$150k–$200k
11.5%
$200k–$300k
25.7%
$300k–$500k
26.9%
$500k–$1M
14.2%
$1M+
2.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $270,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,107 |
| Owner occupied | 69.9% |
| Renter occupied | 30.1% |
| Vacant | 11.0% |
| Single-family detached | 76.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.4% |
| Mobile homes | 9.6% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.82 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 17.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 24.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 20.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 22.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 6.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 4.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 10.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 53.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 24.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.2% |
| 3 or more | 37.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 12.9% |
| Electricity | 74.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 10.8% |
| Fuel oil | 0.8% |
| Solar | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,834 | 56.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 112 | 2.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 449 | 8.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,650 | 32.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,771 | 35.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,719 | 34.1% |
| Average household size | 2.67 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 28.5% | 27.7% |
| Married | 61.4% | 46.9% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 9.8% |
| Divorced | 7.0% | 14.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.7%
Some HS, no diploma
4.2%
HS graduate
28.8%
Some college, no degree
17.1%
Associate's degree
12.5%
Bachelor's degree
18.8%
Graduate / professional
12.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 31.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 173 | 4.9% |
| Kindergarten | 84 | 2.4% |
| Elementary school | 1,496 | 42.8% |
| High school | 865 | 24.7% |
| College / grad school | 880 | 25.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.1%
Retail trade
14.5%
Manufacturing
12.1%
Professional & management
11.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.2%
Finance & real estate
6.4%
Transportation & utilities
6.2%
Construction
5.0%
Wholesale trade
5.0%
Agriculture & mining
2.0%
Information
1.7%
Public administration
1.5%
Other services
1.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 34.3% |
| Service | 16.2% |
| Sales & office | 28.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.2% |
| Production & transportation | 12.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.2% |
| Government | 14.2% |
| Self-employed | 3.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.5% |
| Carpool | 6.5% |
| Public transit | 0.4% |
| Walk | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 9.6% |
| Other means | 0.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.5 |
Poverty
All people
11.4%
Under 18 years
14.5%
18 and over
10.5%
Married-couple families
4.7%
Female-led households
15.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 34.7% |
| Retirement income | 19.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.2% |
| High blood pressure | 32.9% |
| High cholesterol | 32.2% |
| Diabetes | 9.9% |
| Heart disease | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| Arthritis | 22.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.0% |
| Cancer | 5.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.5% |
| Binge drinking | 15.1% |
| No physical activity | 21.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.2% |
| Depression | 21.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.4% |
| Poor mental health | 14.3% |
| Poor physical health | 9.9% |
| No health insurance | 17.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 79.1% |
| Visited dentist | 62.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.4% |
| Teeth loss | 13.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 467 | 4.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.4% |
| Under 18 | 9.0% |
| 18–64 years | 4.4% |
| 65 and over | 33.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 67.8% |
| Public insurance | 35.7% |
| No insurance | 6.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 12,662 | 93.7% |
| Spanish | 378 | 3.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 378 | 3.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 12,472 | 92.3% |
| Born in same state | 12,414 | 91.9% |
| Born in different state | 7,647 | 56.6% |
| Foreign born | 58 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,038 | 7.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 580 | 55.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,633 | 12.1% |
| Arab | 826 | 6.1% |
| Italian | 708 | 5.2% |
| Norwegian | 174 | 1.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 117 | 0.9% |
| German | 70 | 0.5% |
| English | 65 | 0.5% |
| Dutch | 42 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.3% |
| Internet access | 87.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27214
What city is ZIP code 27214 in?
ZIP code 27214 is primarily assigned to Browns Summit, North Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 27214 in?
ZIP code 27214 falls within Guilford County, North Carolina.
What is the population of ZIP code 27214?
ZIP code 27214 has an estimated population of 13,510 residents, with a density of 263 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27214?
The median home value in ZIP code 27214 is $270,200.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 27214?
The median household income in ZIP code 27214 is $71,250, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 27214 in?
ZIP code 27214 observes the EST timezone.