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ZIP Code 27401
Greensboro, NC, Guilford County
Population
21,920
Land area
5.8sq mi
People per sq mi
3,784
City
Greensboro
ZIP 27401 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 27401 at a glance
- ZIP 27401 (Greensboro) is about 17 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $47,972, 34% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $156,500 (46% below North Carolina) and median rent is $948 a month.
Local data for ZIP 27401
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 27401, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,972
Poverty rate
28.9%
Median home value
$156,500
Prices +2.6% in a year
Median rent
$948/mo
Homeownership
36.4%
Bachelor's or higher
32.7%
Median age
29.0
Average commute
22.6 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
944
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
23,438
$1.84B annual payroll
PPP loans
$111M
1,157 loans
Campaign donations
$201K
21% D, 8% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 27401, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
803
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
707
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 30°F
45.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 27401, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.0%
U.S. 33.3% +9.7 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
15.2%
U.S. 12.8% +2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.3%
U.S. 11.1% +2.2 pts
Cities in ZIP 27401
ZIP codes near 27401
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 27411Greensboro | 1.1 mi | 0.1 |
| 27412Greensboro | 3.2 mi | 0.3 |
| 27405Greensboro | 3.9 mi | 31.4 |
| 27403Greensboro | 3.9 mi | 5.8 |
| 27408Greensboro | 4 mi | 7.7 |
| 27301McLeansville | 4.8 mi | 33.3 |
| 27406Pleasant Garden | 6.4 mi | 69.4 |
| 27342Sedalia | 7.5 mi | 0.2 |
| 27455Summerfield | 8.3 mi | 28.7 |
| 27410Greensboro | 8.4 mi | 31.9 |
| 27407Jamestown | 8.5 mi | 29.4 |
| 27377Sedalia | 8.8 mi | 25.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 27401?
- ZIP code 27401 is in Greensboro, NC (Guilford County).
- What county is ZIP code 27401 in?
- ZIP code 27401 is mostly in Guilford County, North Carolina.
- How many people live in ZIP code 27401?
- About 21,920 people live in the 27401 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.