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Population and households in ZIP 27401
Household size in ZIP 27401
| Period | ZIP 27401 | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.22 | 2.48 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.22 | 2.50 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.10 | 2.50 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.20 | 2.46 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.02 | −0.02 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
ZIP 27401 is a place of small households, averaging 2.20 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southeast. ZIP 27401 has smaller households than at least four in five North Carolina ZIP codes.
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 27401
| Period | ZIP 27401 | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.5 | 37.6 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.5 | 38.8 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 32.4 | 39.9 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 30.7 | 39.7 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −2.9 | +2.1 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
ZIP 27401 is young: half of its residents are under 30.7, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 33.5, even as the national median rose. Of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 12 are younger.
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 27401
| Period | ZIP 27401 | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.6% | 13.1% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.8% | 13.7% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.7% | 13.0% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.2% | 12.4% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | −0.7 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in six households in ZIP 27401 (16.2%), well above the national share of 11.6%. ZIP 27401 has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five North Carolina ZIP codes.
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 27401
Renters in ZIP 27401
| Period | ZIP 27401 | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 60.0% | 33.8% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 61.3% | 36.0% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 61.9% | 37.4% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 61.0% | 36.2% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 27401: 61.0% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. More than half of owners (54.2%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has edged up 1.1 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 22 have a higher share of renters.
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 27401
| Period | ZIP 27401 | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.7% | 11.5% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.1% | 11.2% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 26.1% | 11.8% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.5% | 10.2% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.3 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 16.5% of the housing in ZIP 27401, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 5.3 points, mirroring the country.
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 27401
| Period | ZIP 27401 | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1970 | 1980 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1965 | 1980 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1970 | 1982 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1973 | 1983 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +3 | +7 | +6 |
Housing in ZIP 27401 leans older: the median home dates to 1973, against 1980 nationally. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the northwest has the oldest housing. Of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 23 have older homes.
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 27401
| Period | ZIP 27401 | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $666 | $740 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $715 | $804 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $778 | $888 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $998 | $1,154 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$332 | +$414 | +$528 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 27401 pays $998 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $332 a month since 2006–10, up 50%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 35.3% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the southeast and lowest in the center.
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 27401
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 27401
| Period | ZIP 27401 | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.1% | 26.1% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 28.9% | 27.2% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.5% | 29.3% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.6% | 32.6% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.5 pts | +6.5 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in ZIP 27401 than nationally: 27.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 5.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the south.
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 27401
| Period | ZIP 27401 | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 77.6% | 83.3% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.4% | 85.3% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 84.6% | 86.8% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 83.8% | 89.0% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.2 pts | +5.7 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in six adults in ZIP 27401 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 83.8% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 6.2 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. ZIP 27401 has a lower share of high school graduates than at least four in five North Carolina ZIP codes.
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 27401
| Period | ZIP 27401 | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.9% | 9.2% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 17.6% | 10.8% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.2% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.9% | 4.6% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −11.0 pts | −4.5 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 27401: 7.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 40 have higher unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 11.0 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 27401 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 27401 | 2.20 | 30.7 | 16.2% | 61.0% | 16.5% | 1973 | $998 | 27.6% | 83.8% | 7.9% |
| ZIP 27412 | 1.43 | 19.6 | 1.0% | 80.1% | 18.6% | 1939 | $844 | 35.1% | 98.3% | 16.2% |
| ZIP 27403 | 2.28 | 28.9 | 9.2% | 49.9% | 13.8% | 1963 | $1,090 | 48.9% | 92.3% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 27405 | 2.67 | 32.7 | 17.6% | 51.9% | 8.3% | 1982 | $1,158 | 21.9% | 85.2% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 27408 | 2.17 | 44.0 | 8.4% | 28.1% | 5.5% | 1962 | $1,394 | 62.6% | 96.2% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 27406 | 2.41 | 38.1 | 17.7% | 43.7% | 8.8% | 1984 | $1,161 | 28.6% | 88.0% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 27301 | 2.67 | 41.9 | 11.8% | 14.7% | 7.2% | 1998 | $1,228 | 30.3% | 92.5% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 27407 | 2.35 | 37.9 | 14.9% | 51.4% | 8.4% | 1985 | $1,285 | 34.0% | 88.4% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 27455 | 2.43 | 42.4 | 8.3% | 27.9% | 7.6% | 1994 | $1,696 | 54.3% | 97.3% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 27410 | 2.27 | 42.2 | 10.3% | 37.7% | 9.2% | 1987 | $1,501 | 58.3% | 96.6% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 27409 | 2.14 | 36.2 | 15.3% | 64.4% | 8.3% | 1992 | $1,346 | 39.6% | 95.6% | 5.1% |
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 27401. 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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