27403 ZIP Code — Greensboro, NC
Guilford County, North Carolina
ZIP code 27403 is located in Greensboro, North Carolina, within Guilford County. It covers approximately 5.76 square miles and serves a population of 19,553 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 336/743.
About ZIP code 27403
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 $202,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 51%.
Median household income is $53,023. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
19,553
population
5.76
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
27403 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 27403
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27403. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Greensboro | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
27413 Greensboro (0.9 mi)
27499 Greensboro (1.9 mi)
27412 Greensboro (1.9 mi)
27498 Greensboro (1.9 mi)
27495 Greensboro (2.3 mi)
27408 Greensboro (2.9 mi)
27401 Greensboro (3.1 mi)
27411 Greensboro (3.2 mi)
27407 Greensboro (4.7 mi)
27410 Greensboro (5.2 mi)
27406 Greensboro (6 mi)
27405 Greensboro (6 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 19,553 |
| Population density | 3,395 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 37 |
| County FIPS | 081 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 5.76 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 36.0616 |
| Longitude | -79.8234 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 336/743 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 48.1% | 46.1% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.5% | 29.6% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 14.0% | 18.6% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 4.4% | 5.6% | 6.0% |
Demographics & statistics
19,553
Population
3,395
People per sq mi
30.0
Median age
$53,023
Median household income
$29,731
Per capita income
$202,300
Median home value
$964
Median monthly rent
51.0%
Home ownership
22.5%
Poverty rate
4.7%
Unemployment
5,076
Housing units
48.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
318
Under 5
319
420
5–9
422
411
10–14
413
1,002
15–19
1,007
1,846
20–24
1,855
1,597
25–34
1,606
1,077
35–44
1,083
977
45–54
981
456
55–59
458
465
60–64
467
751
65–74
754
274
75–84
276
159
85+
159
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,833 | 14.5% |
| 18 and over | 16,720 | 85.5% |
| 65 and over | 2,373 | 12.1% |
| Median age | 30.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
50%
Black or African American
23.9%
Hispanic or Latino
8.9%
Two or more races
8.4%
Asian
4.9%
Other race
3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,736 | 50% |
| Black or African American | 5,125 | 23.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,910 | 8.9% |
| Two or more races | 1,803 | 8.4% |
| Asian | 1,048 | 4.9% |
| Other race | 826 | 3.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 13 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 48.1% | 46.1% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.5% | 29.6% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 14.0% | 18.6% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 4.4% | 5.6% | 6.0% |
Under $10k
8.4%
$10k–$15k
3.9%
$15k–$25k
11.5%
$25k–$35k
8.0%
$35k–$50k
13.0%
$50k–$75k
20.7%
$75k–$100k
14.7%
$100k–$150k
9.9%
$150k–$200k
5.5%
$200k+
4.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 8.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 11.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 9.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.5% |
| $200k+ | 4.3% |
| Median income | $53,023 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.3%
$50k–$100k
15.6%
$100k–$150k
14.7%
$150k–$200k
16.1%
$200k–$300k
16.7%
$300k–$500k
25.2%
$500k–$1M
7.0%
$1M+
1.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $202,300 |
| Median rent / month | $964 |
| Owner occupied | 51.0% |
| Renter occupied | 49.0% |
| Vacant | 13.7% |
| Single-family detached | 64.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.7% |
| Mobile homes | 0.8% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.23 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 4.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 4.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 8.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 23.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 14.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 20.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 30.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 41.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.2% |
| 3 or more | 14.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 58.6% |
| Electricity | 37.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.0% |
| Fuel oil | 1.8% |
| Wood | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,412 | 31.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 530 | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,987 | 26.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,666 | 35.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,784 | 23.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,759 | 23.2% |
| Average household size | 2.25 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 55.2% | 52.4% |
| Married | 31.4% | 28.6% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 6.8% |
| Divorced | 9.0% | 10.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.1%
Some HS, no diploma
7.6%
HS graduate
17.9%
Some college, no degree
16.3%
Associate's degree
6.0%
Bachelor's degree
26.7%
Graduate / professional
21.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 48.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 66 | 0.9% |
| Kindergarten | 72 | 1.0% |
| Elementary school | 1,475 | 20.1% |
| High school | 819 | 11.2% |
| College / grad school | 4,889 | 66.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.0%
Retail trade
16.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
13.9%
Professional & management
9.6%
Manufacturing
9.1%
Construction
5.6%
Finance & real estate
5.6%
Transportation & utilities
4.4%
Other services
3.5%
Wholesale trade
2.3%
Public administration
1.9%
Information
1.5%
Agriculture & mining
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 39.7% |
| Service | 16.3% |
| Sales & office | 22.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.6% |
| Production & transportation | 13.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.8% |
| Government | 12.3% |
| Self-employed | 4.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 66.5% |
| Carpool | 9.7% |
| Public transit | 3.6% |
| Walk | 6.8% |
| Work from home | 11.0% |
| Other means | 2.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 16.9 |
Poverty
All people
22.5%
Under 18 years
21.3%
18 and over
22.8%
Married-couple families
4.6%
Female-led households
27.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 25.4% |
| Retirement income | 16.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.7% |
| High blood pressure | 24.8% |
| High cholesterol | 24.9% |
| Diabetes | 7.2% |
| Heart disease | 4.3% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| Arthritis | 16.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.0% |
| Cancer | 4.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.2% |
| Binge drinking | 16.4% |
| No physical activity | 20.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.3% |
| Depression | 23.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.2% |
| Poor mental health | 17.1% |
| Poor physical health | 8.9% |
| No health insurance | 17.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.2% |
| Visited dentist | 60.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 83.1% |
| Teeth loss | 14.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 805 | 4.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.5% |
| Under 18 | 5.2% |
| 18–64 years | 7.3% |
| 65 and over | 37.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 70.1% |
| Public insurance | 30.0% |
| No insurance | 9.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 18,916 | 96.7% |
| Spanish | 1,065 | 5.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 582 | 3.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 138 | 0.7% |
| Other languages | 343 | 1.8% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 17,395 | 89.0% |
| Born in same state | 17,179 | 87.9% |
| Born in different state | 10,270 | 52.5% |
| Foreign born | 216 | 1.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,158 | 11.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 862 | 39.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,365 | 12.1% |
| Italian | 1,695 | 8.7% |
| Arab | 802 | 4.1% |
| English | 131 | 0.7% |
| Polish | 81 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 48 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 46 | 0.2% |
| German | 34 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 27 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.8% |
| Internet access | 92.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27403
What city is ZIP code 27403 in?
ZIP code 27403 is primarily assigned to Greensboro, North Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 27403 in?
ZIP code 27403 falls within Guilford County, North Carolina.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27403?
23% of residents in ZIP code 27403 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 27403?
48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the population of ZIP code 27403?
ZIP code 27403 has an estimated population of 19,553 residents, with a density of 3,393 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27403?
The median home value in ZIP code 27403 is $202,300.
What timezone is ZIP code 27403 in?
ZIP code 27403 observes the EST timezone.