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ZIP Code 27216 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working Class

At a glance

Population
5,517
Density
N/A
Median income
$44,830
-40% vs US avg
Home value
$137,600
-60% vs US avg
Median rent
$613
-47% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A

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What to know about ZIP 27216

ZIP code 27216 covers ZIP 27216 with a population of about 5,517.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 39.0 (near the U.S. median).

It sits in the GREENSBORO - H. POINT - W. SALEM media market.

Income and economy in ZIP 27216

Median household income in ZIP 27216 is about $44,830 — about 40% below the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 22.5%; unemployment rate near 3.8%; 16.2% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 17.5 points below the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Manufacturing, Healthcare, and Construction; about 1.8% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 13.4 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Housing and affordability in ZIP 27216

Median home value is about $137,600 — about 60% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $613 (about 47% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 46.2% (about 19.2 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 27216, a household would need roughly $38,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $884. That sits below the local median household income ($44,830), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.