What to know about ZIP 27293
ZIP code 27293 covers ZIP 27293 with a population of about 2,464.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 33.6 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 27293 — 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
2,464
Density
N/A
Median income
$46,106
-39% vs US avg
Home value
$161,900
-53% vs US avg
Median rent
$559
-52% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 27293
Income and economy in ZIP 27293
Median household income in ZIP 27293 is about $46,106 — about 39% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 29.8%; unemployment rate near 8.4%; 19.1% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 14.6 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Manufacturing, and Food services; about 11.2% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 4.0 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 27293
Median home value is about $161,900 — about 53% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $559 (about 52% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 47.9% (about 17.5 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 27293, a household would need roughly $45,000 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 $1,040. That is roughly in line with the local median household income ($46,106). Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.