27409 ZIP Code — Greensboro, NC
Guilford County, North Carolina
ZIP code 27409 is located in Greensboro, North Carolina, within Guilford County. It covers approximately 19.91 square miles and serves a population of 17,070 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 336.
About ZIP code 27409
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $159,800. Renters make up the majority at 66%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $56,432.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 40% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
17,070
population
19.91
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
27409 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 27409
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27409. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Greensboro | Acceptable |
| Greensboro | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
27497 Greensboro (2.1 mi)
27410 Greensboro (2.3 mi)
27235 Colfax (3.9 mi)
27310 Oak Ridge (5.5 mi)
27495 Greensboro (6 mi)
27408 Greensboro (6.8 mi)
27403 Greensboro (7 mi)
27413 Greensboro (7.4 mi)
27282 Jamestown (7.7 mi)
27407 Greensboro (7.7 mi)
27284 Kernersville (7.8 mi)
27499 Greensboro (8.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 17,070 |
| Population density | 857 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 37 |
| County FIPS | 081 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 19.91 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi |
| Latitude | 36.1055 |
| Longitude | -79.9364 |
| 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 | 54.2% | 46.1% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.0% | 29.6% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 10.9% | 18.6% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 2.0% | 5.6% | 6.0% |
Demographics & statistics
17,070
Population
857
People per sq mi
35.6
Median age
$56,432
Median household income
$35,588
Per capita income
$159,800
Median home value
$1,091
Median monthly rent
34.5%
Home ownership
13.4%
Poverty rate
6.9%
Unemployment
4,003
Housing units
40.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
521
Under 5
625
313
5–9
375
368
10–14
441
542
15–19
650
557
20–24
668
1,464
25–34
1,758
1,138
35–44
1,366
947
45–54
1,136
406
55–59
487
397
60–64
476
688
65–74
827
288
75–84
345
130
85+
157
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,314 | 19.4% |
| 18 and over | 13,756 | 80.6% |
| 65 and over | 2,435 | 14.3% |
| Median age | 35.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
43.4%
Black or African American
40.2%
Two or more races
5.8%
Asian
4.4%
Hispanic or Latino
4.1%
Other race
1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,730 | 43.4% |
| Black or African American | 7,148 | 40.2% |
| Two or more races | 1,034 | 5.8% |
| Asian | 792 | 4.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 733 | 4.1% |
| Other race | 314 | 1.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 52 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 54.2% | 46.1% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.0% | 29.6% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 10.9% | 18.6% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 2.0% | 5.6% | 6.0% |
Under $10k
5.9%
$10k–$15k
4.4%
$15k–$25k
9.4%
$25k–$35k
9.9%
$35k–$50k
15.3%
$50k–$75k
18.9%
$75k–$100k
15.2%
$100k–$150k
13.8%
$150k–$200k
5.0%
$200k+
2.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.0% |
| $200k+ | 2.3% |
| Median income | $56,432 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.2%
$50k–$100k
18.2%
$100k–$150k
24.2%
$150k–$200k
13.5%
$200k–$300k
29.5%
$300k–$500k
8.7%
$500k–$1M
1.1%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $159,800 |
| Median rent / month | $1,091 |
| Owner occupied | 34.5% |
| Renter occupied | 65.5% |
| Vacant | 12.5% |
| Single-family detached | 17.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 15.2% |
| Mobile homes | 1.5% |
| Median rooms | 4.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.97 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 12.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 17.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 20.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 26.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 21.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 44.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 25.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 3.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 49.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.7% |
| 3 or more | 11.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 27.4% |
| Electricity | 70.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.1% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,464 | 30.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 686 | 8.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,926 | 23.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,136 | 38.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,125 | 25.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,928 | 23.5% |
| Average household size | 2.07 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 40.1% | 42.4% |
| Married | 41.3% | 32.3% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 2.0% | 8.2% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 14.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.0%
Some HS, no diploma
2.8%
HS graduate
17.2%
Some college, no degree
26.1%
Associate's degree
11.8%
Bachelor's degree
26.9%
Graduate / professional
13.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 40.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 220 | 5.3% |
| Kindergarten | 137 | 3.3% |
| Elementary school | 1,212 | 29.0% |
| High school | 944 | 22.6% |
| College / grad school | 1,663 | 39.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.4%
Retail trade
12.8%
Transportation & utilities
11.4%
Manufacturing
11.0%
Finance & real estate
8.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.3%
Professional & management
8.1%
Construction
3.3%
Public administration
3.3%
Other services
2.9%
Information
2.6%
Wholesale trade
1.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 45.1% |
| Service | 12.1% |
| Sales & office | 21.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 3.7% |
| Production & transportation | 17.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.6% |
| Government | 14.7% |
| Self-employed | 2.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.4% |
| Carpool | 10.6% |
| Public transit | 1.2% |
| Walk | 2.2% |
| Work from home | 5.8% |
| Other means | 0.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.0 |
Poverty
All people
13.4%
Under 18 years
20.5%
18 and over
11.7%
Married-couple families
6.5%
Female-led households
22.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 22.9% |
| Retirement income | 17.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.4% |
| High blood pressure | 27.4% |
| High cholesterol | 27.3% |
| Diabetes | 7.5% |
| Heart disease | 4.4% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| Arthritis | 17.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.5% |
| Cancer | 4.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.1% |
| Binge drinking | 15.7% |
| No physical activity | 19.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.3% |
| Depression | 20.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.7% |
| Poor mental health | 14.4% |
| Poor physical health | 8.1% |
| No health insurance | 16.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.3% |
| Visited dentist | 64.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.6% |
| Teeth loss | 11.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 830 | 6.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.1% |
| Under 18 | 4.6% |
| 18–64 years | 7.7% |
| 65 and over | 35.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 71.6% |
| Public insurance | 28.9% |
| No insurance | 9.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 15,924 | 93.3% |
| Spanish | 735 | 4.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 157 | 1.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 240 | 1.5% |
| Other languages | 128 | 0.8% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 14,436 | 84.6% |
| Born in same state | 14,171 | 83.0% |
| Born in different state | 7,537 | 44.2% |
| Foreign born | 265 | 1.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,634 | 15.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 719 | 27.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,413 | 8.3% |
| Italian | 1,069 | 6.3% |
| Arab | 535 | 3.1% |
| English | 250 | 1.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 48 | 0.3% |
| Polish | 25 | 0.1% |
| German | 5 | 0% |
| Norwegian | 5 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 48.1% |
| Internet access | 96.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27409
What city is ZIP code 27409 in?
ZIP code 27409 is primarily assigned to Greensboro, North Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 27409 in?
ZIP code 27409 falls within Guilford County, North Carolina.
Is ZIP code 27409 mostly rentals?
66% of occupied units in ZIP code 27409 are renter-occupied.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27409?
The median home value in ZIP code 27409 is $159,800.
What is the population of ZIP code 27409?
ZIP code 27409 has an estimated population of 17,070 residents, with a density of 857 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 27409?
The median household income in ZIP code 27409 is $56,432, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 27409 in?
ZIP code 27409 observes the EST timezone.