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ZIP 27260

Pop. 25,299·Guilford County·209th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,267/mo
Year-over-Year
+19.1%
Month-over-Month
+6.2%
vs US Median
-$698
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ZIP 27260 · $1,267
More affordable than 88% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,030
1 BR
$1,080
2 BR
$1,180
3 BR
$1,510
4 BR+
$1,740
Research median
$1,180/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$15,204/yr
At $1,267/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyGuilford County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 19.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+19.1% YoY, +6.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 27260 (High Point, NC) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 11.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
25,299
Median income
$42,308
Median age
36.4
Renters
57.5%
Age distribution
28.3%
19.7%
24.3%
13.2%
14.5%
Under 1828.3%
18–3419.7%
35–5424.3%
55–6413.2%
65+14.5%
Gender
49.1%
50.9%
Male49.1%
Female50.9%
Race & ethnicity
17.2%
51.6%
20%
White17.2%
Black51.6%
Hispanic20%
Asian8.8%
Other2.4%
Education (25+)
26.1%
40.2%
22.1%
No HS diploma26.1%
HS diploma40.2%
Some college22.1%
Bachelor's+11.6%
Housing tenure
42.5%
57.5%
Owner42.5%
Renter57.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 27260 in High Point, NC has changed in 5 years

Income
$34,384 → $42,308
up 23.0%
Population
24,550 → 25,299
up 3.1%
Renter share
61.3% → 57.5%
-3.8 pts
Bachelor's+
10.7% → 11.6%
+0.9 pts
Median age
37.9 → 36.4
-1.5 yrs

Median household income climbed from $34,384 to $42,308 between 2021 and 2024, a 23.0% shift. Census counts show ZIP 27260 in High Point, NC adding about 749 residents over the five-year window, up 3.1% on net. The renter share has eased from 61.3% to 57.5%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 27260 covers High Point, NC. The median rent here is $1,267/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,080/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,180/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($42,308/yr), ZIP 27260 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 19.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 27260?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 27260 (High Point, NC) is $1,267. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 27260 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 27260's median rent of $1,267/mo is $698 (36%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 27260 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 27260 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in North Carolina, ranking #209 out of 227 ZIPs at $1,267/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 27260?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $51,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,267/mo in ZIP 27260. The local median household income is $42,308/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 27260?

Rent in ZIP 27260 has increased 19.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 27260 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 27260 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,267/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the local median household income ($42,308/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 27260 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 27260 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 57.5% of ZIP 27260 households are renters, while 42.5% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 27260 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 27260 compare to the rest of High Point?

ZIP 27260 is more affordable than High Point overall. At $1,267/mo, it's $134 below the High Point citywide median of $1,401/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 27260 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 27260 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
36%
MODERATE

At $1,267/mo, rent takes ~36% of ZIP 27260's median household income ($42,308/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 27260 36%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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