27263 ZIP Code — High Point, NC

Guilford County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27263 is located in High Point, North Carolina, within Guilford County. It covers approximately 39.03 square miles and serves a population of 21,597 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 336.

About ZIP code 27263

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 $155,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $51,423. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 27263 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

21,597

population

39.03

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27263 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27263

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27263. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
High Point	Acceptable
High Point	Acceptable
High Point	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27260 High Point (4.1 mi) 27268 High Point (4.9 mi) 27262 High Point (6 mi) 27282 Jamestown (6.2 mi) 27370 Trinity (7.3 mi) 27350 Sophia (8.2 mi) 27407 Greensboro (8.2 mi) 27265 High Point (8.7 mi) 27360 Thomasville (8.8 mi) 27317 Randleman (9.9 mi) 27495 Greensboro (10.9 mi) 27313 Pleasant Garden (11.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	21,597
Population density	553 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	081

Geography
Land area	39.03 sq mi
Water area	0.59 sq mi
Latitude	35.9067
Longitude	-79.9531
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	53.2%	46.1%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	31.4%	29.6%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	13.2%	18.6%	19.1%
Over $200k	2.2%	5.6%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

21,597

Population

553

People per sq mi

40.3

Median age

$51,423

Median household income

$27,065

Per capita income

$155,900

Median home value

$886

Median monthly rent

68.6%

Home ownership

12.8%

Poverty rate

5.5%

Unemployment

6,369

Housing units

17.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

512

Under 5

543

744

5–9

789

710

10–14

752

533

15–19

564

596

20–24

632

1,314

25–34

1,392

1,358

35–44

1,439

1,370

45–54

1,451

758

55–59

803

654

60–64

693

1,072

65–74

1,135

639

75–84

676

227

85+

241

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,842	22.4%
18 and over	16,755	77.6%
65 and over	3,990	18.5%
Median age	40.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 64.5%

Black or African American 13.5%

Asian 9.8%

Hispanic or Latino 4.5%

Two or more races 4%

Other race 3.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	14,592	64.5%
Black or African American	3,051	13.5%
Asian	2,226	9.8%
Hispanic or Latino	1,028	4.5%
Two or more races	900	4%
Other race	720	3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	108	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.2%	46.1%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	31.4%	29.6%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	13.2%	18.6%	19.1%
Over $200k	2.2%	5.6%	6.0%

Under $10k 3.7%

$10k–$15k 4.3%

$15k–$25k 9.1%

$25k–$35k 12.5%

$35k–$50k 18.8%

$50k–$75k 20.8%

$75k–$100k 10.8%

$100k–$150k 12.3%

$150k–$200k 5.1%

$200k+ 2.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.7%
$10k–$15k	4.3%
$15k–$25k	9.1%
$25k–$35k	12.5%
$35k–$50k	18.8%
$50k–$75k	20.8%
$75k–$100k	10.8%
$100k–$150k	12.3%
$150k–$200k	5.1%
$200k+	2.7%
Median income	$51,423

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.3%

$50k–$100k 15.3%

$100k–$150k 24.6%

$150k–$200k 20.2%

$200k–$300k 22.4%

$300k–$500k 8.7%

$500k–$1M 0.7%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$155,900
Median rent / month	$886
Owner occupied	68.6%
Renter occupied	31.4%
Vacant	6.3%
Single-family detached	70.3%
Large apartment buildings	1.8%
Mobile homes	6.7%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	3.5%
2000–2009	18.6%
1990–1999	14.6%
1980–1989	13.1%
1970–1979	13.4%
1960–1969	15.2%
1950–1959	10.5%
1940–1949	4.4%
1939 or earlier	6.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	5.2%
2 bedrooms	31.1%
3 bedrooms	51.5%
4 bedrooms	9.1%
5+ bedrooms	2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.3%
1 vehicle	34.7%
2 vehicles	38.7%
3 or more	24.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	28.0%
Electricity	65.3%
Propane / LP gas	2.3%
Fuel oil	2.8%
Wood	0.4%
No fuel used	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,841	45.4%
Cohabiting couple	730	8.6%
Male householder, no spouse	1,411	16.7%
Female householder, no spouse	2,471	29.2%
Households with children under 18	2,334	27.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,847	33.7%
Average household size	2.55

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.9%	21.1%
Married	49.3%	45.3%
Separated	4.2%	2.8%
Widowed	2.7%	14.7%
Divorced	11.9%	16.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.8%

Some HS, no diploma 11.4%

HS graduate 31.7%

Some college, no degree 24.7%

Associate's degree 8.8%

Bachelor's degree 11.1%

Graduate / professional 6.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.8%
Bachelor's or higher	17.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	230	4.9%
Kindergarten	221	4.7%
Elementary school	2,514	53.8%
High school	1,016	21.7%
College / grad school	695	14.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 20.4%

Education & healthcare 19.9%

Retail trade 14.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.3%

Professional & management 7.8%

Other services 6.7%

Transportation & utilities 6.2%

Construction 5.3%

Finance & real estate 5.3%

Public administration 1.9%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Agriculture & mining 0.7%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.1%
Service	18.0%
Sales & office	21.6%
Natural resources & construction	7.1%
Production & transportation	24.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.2%
Government	8.5%
Self-employed	6.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.7%
Carpool	11.6%
Public transit	0.8%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	6.0%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.6

Poverty

All people 12.8%

Under 18 years 17.1%

18 and over 11.6%

Married-couple families 8.0%

Female-led households 18.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.4%
Retirement income	18.6%
Supplemental Security	4.3%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.3%
High blood pressure	35.4%
High cholesterol	35.5%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	27.3%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.1%
Binge drinking	14.7%
No physical activity	25.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.5%
Depression	23.8%
Fair or poor health	16.8%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	12.3%
No health insurance	20.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.1%
Visited dentist	59.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.4%
Teeth loss	18.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,047	6.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.7%
Under 18	1.6%
18–64 years	11.6%
65 and over	35.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.6%
Public insurance	39.9%
No insurance	14.8%
Uninsured under 19	6.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	20,542	95.1%
Spanish	1,668	8.1%
Other Indo-European	560	2.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	872	4.2%
Other languages	199	1.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	19,354	89.6%
Born in same state	19,142	88.6%
Born in different state	13,773	63.8%
Foreign born	212	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	2,243	10.4%
Not a US citizen	1,283	57.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	2,071	9.6%
French	2,008	9.3%
Arab	1,470	6.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	211	1%
German	87	0.4%
Polish	10	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.1%
Internet access	93.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27263

What city is ZIP code 27263 in?

ZIP code 27263 is primarily assigned to High Point, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27263 in?

ZIP code 27263 falls within Randolph County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 27263 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 27263 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27263?

The median home value in ZIP code 27263 is $155,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 27263?

ZIP code 27263 has an estimated population of 21,597 residents, with a density of 553 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 27263?

The median household income in ZIP code 27263 is $51,423, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 27263 in?

ZIP code 27263 observes the EST timezone.