27407 ZIP Code — Greensboro, NC
Guilford County, North Carolina
ZIP code 27407 is located in Greensboro, North Carolina, within Guilford County. It covers approximately 29.45 square miles and serves a population of 54,257 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 336.
About ZIP code 27407
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $185,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 47%.
Median household income is $56,198.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
54,257
population
29.45
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
27407 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 27407
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27407. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Greensboro | Acceptable |
| Greensboro | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
27495 Greensboro (2.7 mi)
27282 Jamestown (3.3 mi)
27403 Greensboro (4.7 mi)
27413 Greensboro (5.6 mi)
27406 Greensboro (6.3 mi)
27498 Greensboro (6.4 mi)
27412 Greensboro (6.4 mi)
27499 Greensboro (6.4 mi)
27497 Greensboro (6.8 mi)
27268 High Point (7.2 mi)
27410 Greensboro (7.3 mi)
27401 Greensboro (7.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 07/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 54,257 |
| Population density | 1,842 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 37 |
| County FIPS | 081 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 29.45 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.15 sq mi |
| Latitude | 36.0062 |
| Longitude | -79.8721 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 336 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 07/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 49.9% | 46.1% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.0% | 29.6% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 14.8% | 18.6% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 4.2% | 5.6% | 6.0% |
Demographics & statistics
54,257
Population
1,842
People per sq mi
35.1
Median age
$56,198
Median household income
$33,162
Per capita income
$185,800
Median home value
$1,044
Median monthly rent
46.7%
Home ownership
16.8%
Poverty rate
4.4%
Unemployment
12,009
Housing units
33.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,632
Under 5
1,817
1,665
5–9
1,854
1,619
10–14
1,802
1,532
15–19
1,706
2,096
20–24
2,335
4,241
25–34
4,722
3,709
35–44
4,131
3,109
45–54
3,463
1,492
55–59
1,661
1,379
60–64
1,535
1,944
65–74
2,165
913
75–84
1,017
340
85+
378
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 12,288 | 22.6% |
| 18 and over | 41,969 | 77.4% |
| 65 and over | 6,757 | 12.5% |
| Median age | 35.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
38.3%
White
34.6%
Asian
9.5%
Hispanic or Latino
6.7%
Two or more races
6%
Other race
4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 22,275 | 38.3% |
| White | 20,102 | 34.6% |
| Asian | 5,511 | 9.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,889 | 6.7% |
| Two or more races | 3,489 | 6% |
| Other race | 2,530 | 4.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 349 | 0.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 49.9% | 46.1% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.0% | 29.6% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 14.8% | 18.6% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 4.2% | 5.6% | 6.0% |
Under $10k
5.7%
$10k–$15k
4.7%
$15k–$25k
8.6%
$25k–$35k
11.2%
$35k–$50k
15.6%
$50k–$75k
17.6%
$75k–$100k
13.4%
$100k–$150k
14.3%
$150k–$200k
3.5%
$200k+
5.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.5% |
| $200k+ | 5.4% |
| Median income | $56,198 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.0%
$50k–$100k
6.6%
$100k–$150k
20.9%
$150k–$200k
24.7%
$200k–$300k
25.3%
$300k–$500k
13.6%
$500k–$1M
4.1%
$1M+
0.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $185,800 |
| Median rent / month | $1,044 |
| Owner occupied | 46.7% |
| Renter occupied | 53.3% |
| Vacant | 6.9% |
| Single-family detached | 48.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.6% |
| Mobile homes | 2.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.56 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 13.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 21.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 21.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 34.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 40.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.1% |
| 3 or more | 18.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 36.7% |
| Electricity | 59.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.3% |
| Fuel oil | 0.5% |
| Wood | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,210 | 32.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,668 | 7.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4,516 | 20.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 8,767 | 39.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 7,700 | 34.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,853 | 21.9% |
| Average household size | 2.42 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 42.3% | 41.4% |
| Married | 41.1% | 35.4% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 6.9% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 13.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.6%
Some HS, no diploma
6.9%
HS graduate
21.6%
Some college, no degree
22.1%
Associate's degree
9.9%
Bachelor's degree
24.4%
Graduate / professional
9.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 87.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 33.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 760 | 5.1% |
| Kindergarten | 499 | 3.3% |
| Elementary school | 5,510 | 36.9% |
| High school | 2,649 | 17.8% |
| College / grad school | 5,496 | 36.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.4%
Manufacturing
14.4%
Retail trade
11.7%
Professional & management
9.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.5%
Finance & real estate
8.0%
Transportation & utilities
7.7%
Other services
6.3%
Construction
4.2%
Public administration
2.1%
Wholesale trade
2.0%
Information
1.0%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.8% |
| Service | 19.0% |
| Sales & office | 20.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.5% |
| Production & transportation | 19.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.3% |
| Government | 11.7% |
| Self-employed | 4.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.2% |
| Carpool | 8.1% |
| Public transit | 1.7% |
| Walk | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 9.0% |
| Other means | 1.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.2 |
Poverty
All people
16.8%
Under 18 years
23.8%
18 and over
14.7%
Married-couple families
5.9%
Female-led households
21.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 24.1% |
| Retirement income | 16.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 16.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.4% |
| High blood pressure | 30.9% |
| High cholesterol | 30.1% |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart disease | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| Arthritis | 19.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.5% |
| Cancer | 5.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.6% |
| Binge drinking | 14.6% |
| No physical activity | 22.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.4% |
| Depression | 20.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.8% |
| Poor mental health | 14.5% |
| Poor physical health | 9.6% |
| No health insurance | 20.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.5% |
| Visited dentist | 59.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.4% |
| Teeth loss | 14.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,362 | 5.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.5% |
| Under 18 | 5.3% |
| 18–64 years | 9.1% |
| 65 and over | 27.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 62.5% |
| Public insurance | 36.7% |
| No insurance | 10.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 50,808 | 93.6% |
| Spanish | 5,666 | 11.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,954 | 3.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 615 | 1.2% |
| Other languages | 1,954 | 3.8% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 43,906 | 80.9% |
| Born in same state | 42,782 | 78.9% |
| Born in different state | 27,451 | 50.6% |
| Foreign born | 1,124 | 2.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 10,351 | 19.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 4,896 | 47.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 3,638 | 6.7% |
| Italian | 2,452 | 4.5% |
| Arab | 2,378 | 4.4% |
| German | 274 | 0.5% |
| English | 176 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 142 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 132 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 38 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 20 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.8% |
| Internet access | 95.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27407
What part of Greensboro is ZIP code 27407?
ZIP code 27407 covers a portion of Greensboro, North Carolina, within Guilford County.
What county is ZIP code 27407 in?
ZIP code 27407 falls within Guilford County, North Carolina.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27407?
17% of residents in ZIP code 27407 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27407?
The median home value in ZIP code 27407 is $185,800.
What is the population of ZIP code 27407?
ZIP code 27407 has an estimated population of 54,257 residents, with a density of 1,843 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 27407?
The median household income in ZIP code 27407 is $56,198, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 27407 in?
ZIP code 27407 observes the EST timezone.