What to know about ZIP 27049
ZIP code 27049 covers ZIP 27049 with a population of about 2,923.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 40.9 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 27049 — 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
2,923
Density
N/A
Median income
$36,466
-51% vs US avg
Home value
$118,800
-66% vs US avg
Median rent
$561
-52% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 27049
Income and economy in ZIP 27049
Median household income in ZIP 27049 is about $36,466 — about 51% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 13.7%; unemployment rate near 2.0%; 11.7% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 22.0 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Manufacturing, Administrative support, and Healthcare; about 10.1% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 5.1 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 27049
Median home value is about $118,800 — about 66% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $561 (about 52% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 64.7% (roughly in line with the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 27049, a household would need roughly $33,000 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 $763. That is roughly in line with the local median household income ($36,466). Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.