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Household size in ZIP 27235
| Period | ZIP 27235 | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.80 | 2.48 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.67 | 2.50 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.67 | 2.50 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.25 | 2.46 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.55 | −0.02 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 27235 are small: just 2.25 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. Household size has dropped from 2.80 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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 27235
| Period | ZIP 27235 | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.4 | 37.6 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.7 | 38.8 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.6 | 39.9 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 50.2 | 39.7 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +11.7 | +2.1 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 50.2, ZIP 27235 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 38.4 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 27235
| Period | ZIP 27235 | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.2% | 13.1% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.9% | 13.7% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 13.0% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 12.4% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.8 pts | −0.7 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.4% of households in ZIP 27235, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 4.8 points from 2006–10, 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 27235
Renters in ZIP 27235
| Period | ZIP 27235 | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.4% | 33.8% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.8% | 36.0% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.4% | 37.4% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 44.5% | 36.2% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +30.1 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is more common in ZIP 27235 than nationally: 44.5% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Nearly half of owners (48.4%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 30.1 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 27235
| Period | ZIP 27235 | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.2% | 11.5% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 11.2% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 11.8% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 10.2% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.8 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 27235 than nationally: 6.4%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy is down 4.8 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 27235
| Period | ZIP 27235 | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1997 | 1980 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1996 | 1980 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1999 | 1982 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2006 | 1983 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +3 | +7 | +6 |
ZIP 27235 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2006, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1997 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 27235
| Period | ZIP 27235 | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,559 | $740 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,527 | $804 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,205 | $888 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,824 | $1,154 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$265 | +$414 | +$528 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 27235 pays $1,824 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $265 a month since 2006–10, up 17%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 28.0% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 27235
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 27235
| Period | ZIP 27235 | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.9% | 26.1% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 40.4% | 27.2% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 46.7% | 29.3% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 56.3% | 32.6% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +21.5 pts | +6.5 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 27235 is highly educated: nearly six in ten adults 25 and older (56.3%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 21.5 points, mirroring the country.
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 27235
| Period | ZIP 27235 | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.2% | 83.3% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.3% | 85.3% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.0% | 86.8% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.9% | 89.0% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +5.7 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 27235: 96.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.7 points, mirroring the country.
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 27235
| Period | ZIP 27235 | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.3% | 9.2% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 10.8% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 4.6% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | −4.5 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in ZIP 27235 than nationally: unemployment was 3.5%, against 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
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 27235 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 27235 | 2.25 | 50.2 | 5.4% | 44.5% | 6.4% | 2006 | $1,824 | 56.3% | 96.9% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 27284 | 2.42 | 42.8 | 9.4% | 27.3% | 7.1% | 1993 | $1,278 | 35.0% | 92.2% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 27409 | 2.14 | 36.2 | 15.3% | 64.4% | 8.3% | 1992 | $1,346 | 39.6% | 95.6% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 27265 | 2.35 | 42.4 | 8.9% | 32.2% | 5.1% | 1994 | $1,360 | 39.5% | 93.6% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 27310 | 2.86 | 46.4 | 4.3% | 7.6% | 5.6% | 1999 | $1,509 | 55.4% | 97.4% | 1.5% |
| ZIP 27410 | 2.27 | 42.2 | 10.3% | 37.7% | 9.2% | 1987 | $1,501 | 58.3% | 96.6% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 27282 | 2.48 | 42.9 | 7.3% | 28.3% | 4.9% | 1991 | $1,465 | 51.9% | 95.6% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 27407 | 2.35 | 37.9 | 14.9% | 51.4% | 8.4% | 1985 | $1,285 | 34.0% | 88.4% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 27262 | 2.44 | 33.1 | 13.9% | 41.7% | 35.1% | 1963 | $1,136 | 45.4% | 88.2% | 6.6% |
| ZIP 27260 | 2.57 | 36.6 | 23.3% | 56.3% | 11.5% | 1972 | $951 | 12.1% | 74.4% | 8.3% |
| ZIP 27051 | 2.72 | 40.0 | 14.3% | 15.0% | 9.4% | 1986 | $1,285 | 22.3% | 87.7% | 8.5% |
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 27235. 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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