What to know about ZIP 27417
ZIP code 27417 covers ZIP 27417 with a population of about 4,238.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 46.0 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 27417 — 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
4,238
Density
N/A
Median income
$41,221
-45% vs US avg
Home value
$168,900
-51% vs US avg
Median rent
$817
-30% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 27417
Income and economy in ZIP 27417
Median household income in ZIP 27417 is about $41,221 — about 45% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 21.0%; unemployment rate near 0.5%; 17.4% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 16.3 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Retail trade, and Other services; about 13.6% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 1.6 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 27417
Median home value is about $168,900 — about 51% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $817 (about 30% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 50.1% (about 15.3 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 27417, 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 $1,085. That is roughly in line with the local median household income ($41,221). Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.