What to know about ZIP 27289
ZIP code 27289 covers ZIP 27289 with a population of about 3,655.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 47.0 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 27289 — 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
3,655
Density
N/A
Median income
$55,929
-26% vs US avg
Home value
$168,800
-52% vs US avg
Median rent
$646
-44% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 27289
Income and economy in ZIP 27289
Median household income in ZIP 27289 is about $55,929 — about 26% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 12.6%; unemployment rate near 3.6%; 17.1% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 16.6 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Retail trade, Manufacturing, and Healthcare; about 6.5% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 8.7 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 27289
Median home value is about $168,800 — about 52% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $646 (about 44% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 46.5% (about 18.9 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 27289, a household would need roughly $46,000 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 $1,084. That sits below the local median household income ($55,929), 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.