What to know about ZIP 27261
ZIP code 27261 covers ZIP 27261 with a population of about 4,187.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 41.9 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the GREENSBORO - H. POINT - W. SALEM media market.
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ZIP Code 27261 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Low Income Area
At a glance
Population
4,187
Density
N/A
Median income
$16,735
-78% vs US avg
Home value
$101,900
-71% vs US avg
Median rent
$301
-74% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 27261
Income and economy in ZIP 27261
Median household income in ZIP 27261 is about $16,735 — about 78% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 54.4%; unemployment rate near 3.2%; 4.0% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 29.7 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Construction, and Manufacturing; about 5.0% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 10.2 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 27261
Median home value is about $101,900 — about 71% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $301 (about 74% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 20.2% (about 45.2 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 27261, a household would need roughly $28,000 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 $655. That is about 67% above the local median household income ($16,735), so the median earner would likely stretch or need a larger down payment. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.