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ZIP 27262

Pop. 28,353·Guilford County·220th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,187/mo
Year-over-Year
-9.1%
Month-over-Month
-7.8%
vs US Median
-$778
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ZIP 27262 · $1,187
More affordable than 93% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,130
1 BR
$1,180
2 BR
$1,300
3 BR
$1,670
4 BR+
$1,930
Research median
$1,300/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$14,244/yr
At $1,187/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyGuilford County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 9.1% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-9.1% YoY, -7.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 27262 (High Point, NC) is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 35.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
28,353
Median income
$65,006
Median age
33.9
Renters
44.4%
Age distribution
20.5%
31.4%
22.6%
13.8%
Under 1820.5%
18–3431.4%
35–5422.6%
55–6411.7%
65+13.8%
Gender
49.3%
50.7%
Male49.3%
Female50.7%
Race & ethnicity
48.6%
33.6%
12.9%
White48.6%
Black33.6%
Hispanic12.9%
Asian3.7%
Other1.2%
Education (25+)
13.1%
25.5%
25.7%
35.7%
No HS diploma13.1%
HS diploma25.5%
Some college25.7%
Bachelor's+35.7%
Housing tenure
55.6%
44.4%
Owner55.6%
Renter44.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 27262 in High Point, NC has changed in 5 years

Income
$50,895 → $65,006
up 27.7%
Population
24,549 → 28,353
up 15.5%
Renter share
40% → 44.4%
+4.4 pts
Bachelor's+
36.2% → 35.7%
-0.5 pts
Median age
37 → 33.9
-3.1 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 27262 in High Point, NC now reports about $65,006, up from $50,895 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 24,549 to 28,353 between 2021 and 2024, a 15.5% change. About 44.4% of households rent today, against 40% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 27262 covers High Point, NC. The median rent here is $1,187/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,180/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,300/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($65,006/yr), ZIP 27262 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 9.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 27262?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 27262 (High Point, NC) is $1,187. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 27262 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 27262's median rent of $1,187/mo is $778 (40%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 27262 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 27262 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in North Carolina, ranking #220 out of 227 ZIPs at $1,187/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 27262?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $47,000/year (~$23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,187/mo in ZIP 27262. The local median household income is $65,006/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 27262?

Rent in ZIP 27262 has decreased 9.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 27262 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 27262 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,187/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($65,006/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 27262 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 27262 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 44.4% of ZIP 27262 households are renters, while 55.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 27262 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 27262 compare to the rest of High Point?

ZIP 27262 is more affordable than High Point overall. At $1,187/mo, it's $214 below the High Point citywide median of $1,401/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 27262 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 27262 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,187/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 27262's median household income ($65,006/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 27262 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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