What to know about ZIP 27116
ZIP code 27116 covers ZIP 27116 with a population of about 2,951.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 29.7 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 27116 — 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
2,951
Density
N/A
Median income
$34,857
-54% vs US avg
Home value
$154,900
-55% vs US avg
Median rent
$849
-27% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 27116
Income and economy in ZIP 27116
Median household income in ZIP 27116 is about $34,857 — about 54% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 28.3%; unemployment rate near 8.1%; 39.7% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 6.0 points above the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Finance and insurance, Retail trade, and Transportation; about 3.1% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 12.1 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 27116
Median home value is about $154,900 — about 55% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $849 (about 27% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 8.3% (about 57.1 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 27116, a household would need roughly $43,000 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 $995. That is about 23% above the local median household income ($34,857), 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.