Greensboro, NC — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 27401 serves a portion of Greensboro, North Carolina, within Guilford County. This community is home to approximately 39,118 residents, with a median age of 41.1 years. The median household income of $54,668 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $207,738 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a owner-majority housing profile, with 66% owner-occupied and 34% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Greensboro is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 90 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 47% and an unemployment rate of 4.5%, 27401 reflects the economic character of Guilford County in North Carolina.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 39,118 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 21,230 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $54,668 | ↓ 19% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $207,738 | ↓ 31% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 90 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 4.5% | ↑ 15% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 3.8% | ↓ 67% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 47% | ↑ 34% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 41.1 yrs | ↑ 7% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 66% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 34% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 19,559 | — |