What to know about ZIP 27117
ZIP code 27117 covers ZIP 27117 with a population of about 3,863.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 34.4 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 27117 — 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
3,863
Density
N/A
Median income
$53,398
-29% vs US avg
Home value
$98,500
-72% vs US avg
Median rent
$683
-41% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 27117
Income and economy in ZIP 27117
Median household income in ZIP 27117 is about $53,398 — about 29% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 19.2%; unemployment rate near 8.1%; 18.6% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 15.1 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Administrative support, Construction, and Manufacturing; about 13.4% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 1.8 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 27117
Median home value is about $98,500 — about 72% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $683 (about 41% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 72.4% (about 7.0 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 27117, a household would need roughly $27,000 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 $633. That sits below the local median household income ($53,398), 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.