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Household size in ZIP 27048
| Period | ZIP 27048 | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.39 | 2.48 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.53 | 2.50 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.57 | 2.50 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.34 | 2.46 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.06 | −0.02 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 27048 are small: just 2.34 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.39, as it has nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 27048
| Period | ZIP 27048 | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.6 | 37.6 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.0 | 38.8 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.5 | 39.9 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.1 | 39.7 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.5 | +2.1 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 46.1, ZIP 27048 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.6, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the northeast, the oldest in the southeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 27048
| Period | ZIP 27048 | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.6% | 13.1% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.0% | 13.7% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.2% | 13.0% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.0% | 12.4% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.6 pts | −0.7 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 8.0% of households in ZIP 27048, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 4.6 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 27048
Renters in ZIP 27048
| Period | ZIP 27048 | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.5% | 33.8% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.4% | 36.0% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.1% | 37.4% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.6% | 36.2% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 27048 is largely a place of homeowners: only 16.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 53.1% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 4.9 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 27048
| Period | ZIP 27048 | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.4% | 11.5% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.6% | 11.2% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.6% | 11.8% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.2% | 10.2% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 27048: 7.2% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy is down 1.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. ZIP 27048 has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of North Carolina ZIP codes.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 27048
| Period | ZIP 27048 | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1976 | 1980 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1980 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1981 | 1982 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1981 | 1983 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +3 | +7 | +6 |
The typical home in ZIP 27048 was built around 1981, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). The median year built has moved up from 1976 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 27048
| Period | ZIP 27048 | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $498 | $740 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $575 | $804 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $594 | $888 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $925 | $1,154 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$426 | +$414 | +$528 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 27048 costs $925 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $426 a month since 2006–10, up 86%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 23.9% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 27048
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 27048
| Period | ZIP 27048 | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.5% | 26.1% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.3% | 27.2% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.7% | 29.3% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.7% | 32.6% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.1 pts | +6.5 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in ZIP 27048 have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 14.7%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree has risen 4.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 26 have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 27048
| Period | ZIP 27048 | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 78.8% | 83.3% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 73.6% | 85.3% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 84.6% | 86.8% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 80.9% | 89.0% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +5.7 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in five adults in ZIP 27048 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 80.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 2.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 25 have a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 27048
| Period | ZIP 27048 | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.4% | 9.2% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 10.8% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.4% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 4.6% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | −4.5 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.5%, unemployment in ZIP 27048 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is higher than in the Greensboro area as a whole (4.6%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.9 points, in line with the national trend.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 27048 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 27048 | 2.34 | 46.1 | 8.0% | 16.6% | 7.2% | 1981 | $925 | 14.7% | 80.9% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 27027 | 2.09 | 52.9 | 10.6% | 35.8% | 9.9% | 1964 | $730 | 10.1% | 78.9% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 27025 | 2.30 | 47.4 | 9.5% | 20.4% | 9.9% | 1983 | $712 | 16.4% | 87.7% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 27288 | 2.41 | 42.1 | 12.9% | 37.6% | 13.3% | 1969 | $841 | 14.1% | 85.8% | 7.3% |
| ZIP 24148 | 2.65 | 44.4 | 11.7% | 16.9% | 19.4% | 1976 | $718 | 16.1% | 86.1% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 27046 | 2.15 | 53.0 | 9.2% | 17.2% | 18.1% | 1980 | $599 | 10.5% | 84.8% | 1.2% |
| ZIP 24165 | 2.24 | 47.1 | 18.2% | 13.9% | 14.4% | 1977 | $726 | 16.8% | 84.8% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 27042 | 2.38 | 34.4 | 1.0% | 12.3% | 8.4% | 1991 | $552 | 7.5% | 95.6% | 1.7% |
| ZIP 27320 | 2.34 | 44.4 | 12.9% | 26.6% | 11.2% | 1980 | $870 | 20.1% | 86.5% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 27052 | 2.46 | 46.9 | 9.9% | 20.3% | 6.3% | 1983 | $768 | 16.1% | 89.1% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 27022 | 2.25 | 50.4 | 5.1% | 17.6% | 21.4% | 1981 | $709 | 14.3% | 90.8% | 2.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 27048. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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