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Household size in ZIP 27408
| Period | ZIP 27408 | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.31 | 2.48 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.24 | 2.50 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.27 | 2.50 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.17 | 2.46 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.14 | −0.02 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 27408 are small: just 2.17 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 2.31 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 41 have smaller households.
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 27408
| Period | ZIP 27408 | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.6 | 37.6 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.7 | 38.8 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.6 | 39.9 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.0 | 39.7 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.4 | +2.1 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
ZIP 27408 skews older than the country: its median age is 44.0, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 40.6, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the northwest, the oldest in the east.
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 27408
| Period | ZIP 27408 | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 13.1% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.0% | 13.7% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.3% | 13.0% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.4% | 12.4% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | −0.7 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 8.4% of households in ZIP 27408, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 1.6 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 27408
Renters in ZIP 27408
| Period | ZIP 27408 | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.5% | 33.8% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 28.0% | 36.0% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.1% | 37.4% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 28.1% | 36.2% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 27408 own their homes; 28.1% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 35.5% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the south; owners are most common in the west. The renter share is up 4.6 points from 2006–10, 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 27408
| Period | ZIP 27408 | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 11.5% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 11.2% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.0% | 11.8% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 10.2% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 27408: just 5.5% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy is down 2.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 24 have a lower vacancy rate.
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 27408
| Period | ZIP 27408 | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1964 | 1980 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1966 | 1980 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1964 | 1982 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1962 | 1983 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +3 | +7 | +6 |
ZIP 27408 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1962, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the southeast. Only one other North Carolina ZIP code with 5,000+ people has 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 27408
| Period | ZIP 27408 | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $828 | $740 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,051 | $804 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,012 | $888 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,394 | $1,154 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$567 | +$414 | +$528 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 27408 costs $1,394 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Locally, though, rents here are higher than in the Greensboro area overall ($1,154). Rents are up $567 a month from 2006–10, a 68% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 33.3% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 27408
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 27408
| Period | ZIP 27408 | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 53.7% | 26.1% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 55.2% | 27.2% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 59.6% | 29.3% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 62.6% | 32.6% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.9 pts | +6.5 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 27408 is highly educated: just over six in ten adults 25 and older (62.6%) 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 8.9 points, in line with the national trend. Of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 35 have a higher 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 27408
| Period | ZIP 27408 | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.6% | 83.3% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.8% | 85.3% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.8% | 86.8% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.2% | 89.0% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +5.7 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 27408: 96.2% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 2.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. ZIP 27408 has a higher 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 27408
| Period | ZIP 27408 | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.9% | 9.2% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.5% | 10.8% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.8% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.6% | 4.6% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −4.5 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 27408 has been low: just 2.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 1.3 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. 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 27408 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 27408 | 2.17 | 44.0 | 8.4% | 28.1% | 5.5% | 1962 | $1,394 | 62.6% | 96.2% | 2.6% |
| 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 27401 | 2.20 | 30.7 | 16.2% | 61.0% | 16.5% | 1973 | $998 | 27.6% | 83.8% | 7.9% |
| ZIP 27455 | 2.43 | 42.4 | 8.3% | 27.9% | 7.6% | 1994 | $1,696 | 54.3% | 97.3% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 27405 | 2.67 | 32.7 | 17.6% | 51.9% | 8.3% | 1982 | $1,158 | 21.9% | 85.2% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 27410 | 2.27 | 42.2 | 10.3% | 37.7% | 9.2% | 1987 | $1,501 | 58.3% | 96.6% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 27407 | 2.35 | 37.9 | 14.9% | 51.4% | 8.4% | 1985 | $1,285 | 34.0% | 88.4% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 27409 | 2.14 | 36.2 | 15.3% | 64.4% | 8.3% | 1992 | $1,346 | 39.6% | 95.6% | 5.1% |
| 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% |
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 27408. 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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