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Population and households in ZIP 27403
Household size in ZIP 27403
| Period | ZIP 27403 | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.23 | 2.48 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.15 | 2.50 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.40 | 2.50 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.28 | 2.46 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.04 | −0.02 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
ZIP 27403 is a place of small households, averaging 2.28 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has crept up from 2.23 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the center.
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 27403
| Period | ZIP 27403 | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.3 | 37.6 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 31.5 | 38.8 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 30.7 | 39.9 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 28.9 | 39.7 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.3 | +2.1 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 28.9, ZIP 27403 is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has edged down from 29.3, even as the national median rose. Of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only five 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 27403
| Period | ZIP 27403 | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 13.1% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 13.7% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.0% | 13.0% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.2% | 12.4% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | −0.7 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in ten households in ZIP 27403 (9.2%), below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged up 1.2 points, even as the national share fell.
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 27403
Renters in ZIP 27403
| Period | ZIP 27403 | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.2% | 33.8% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 49.1% | 36.0% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 48.9% | 37.4% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 49.9% | 36.2% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in ZIP 27403 than nationally: 49.9% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. About four in ten owners (40.3%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the east and least common in the north. The renter share has risen 1.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 27403
| Period | ZIP 27403 | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.5% | 11.5% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.4% | 11.2% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 20.0% | 11.8% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.8% | 10.2% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.6 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 27403: 13.8% of homes are empty, 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. Vacancy is down 4.6 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 27403
| Period | ZIP 27403 | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1957 | 1980 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1954 | 1980 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1961 | 1982 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1963 | 1983 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +3 | +7 | +6 |
ZIP 27403 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1963, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the center, the oldest in the north. Only three of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 27403
| Period | ZIP 27403 | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $813 | $740 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $912 | $804 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $904 | $888 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,090 | $1,154 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$277 | +$414 | +$528 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 27403 pays $1,090 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $277 a month since 2006–10, up 34%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 34.7% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the northwest and lowest in the east.
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 27403
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 27403
| Period | ZIP 27403 | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.5% | 26.1% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 46.2% | 27.2% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 44.9% | 29.3% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 48.9% | 32.6% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.4 pts | +6.5 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 27403: 48.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has risen 7.4 points since 2006–10, 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 27403
| Period | ZIP 27403 | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.4% | 83.3% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.0% | 85.3% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.7% | 86.8% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.3% | 89.0% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.9 pts | +5.7 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 27403 is a bit above the national rate: 92.3% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 6.9 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 27403
| Period | ZIP 27403 | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.2% | 9.2% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.9% | 10.8% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.2% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 4.6% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.6 pts | −4.5 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in ZIP 27403 than nationally: unemployment was 4.6%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 6.6 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 27403 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 27403 | 2.28 | 28.9 | 9.2% | 49.9% | 13.8% | 1963 | $1,090 | 48.9% | 92.3% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 27412 | 1.43 | 19.6 | 1.0% | 80.1% | 18.6% | 1939 | $844 | 35.1% | 98.3% | 16.2% |
| ZIP 27408 | 2.17 | 44.0 | 8.4% | 28.1% | 5.5% | 1962 | $1,394 | 62.6% | 96.2% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 27401 | 2.20 | 30.7 | 16.2% | 61.0% | 16.5% | 1973 | $998 | 27.6% | 83.8% | 7.9% |
| ZIP 27407 | 2.35 | 37.9 | 14.9% | 51.4% | 8.4% | 1985 | $1,285 | 34.0% | 88.4% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 27406 | 2.41 | 38.1 | 17.7% | 43.7% | 8.8% | 1984 | $1,161 | 28.6% | 88.0% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 27410 | 2.27 | 42.2 | 10.3% | 37.7% | 9.2% | 1987 | $1,501 | 58.3% | 96.6% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 27405 | 2.67 | 32.7 | 17.6% | 51.9% | 8.3% | 1982 | $1,158 | 21.9% | 85.2% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 27409 | 2.14 | 36.2 | 15.3% | 64.4% | 8.3% | 1992 | $1,346 | 39.6% | 95.6% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 27455 | 2.43 | 42.4 | 8.3% | 27.9% | 7.6% | 1994 | $1,696 | 54.3% | 97.3% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 27282 | 2.48 | 42.9 | 7.3% | 28.3% | 4.9% | 1991 | $1,465 | 51.9% | 95.6% | 2.9% |
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 27403. 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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