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ZIP 27265

Pop. 48,798·Guilford County·155th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,534/mo
Year-over-Year
-6.8%
Month-over-Month
-7.2%
vs US Median
-$431
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ZIP 27265 · $1,534
More affordable than 71% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,330
1 BR
$1,400
2 BR
$1,530
3 BR
$1,980
4 BR+
$2,300
Research median
$1,530/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$18,408/yr
At $1,534/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyGuilford County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 6.8% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-6.8% YoY, -7.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 27265 (High Point, NC) is majority owner-occupied, 40.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
48,798
Median income
$73,981
Median age
42.7
Renters
30.6%
Age distribution
20.7%
20.6%
25.7%
14%
19.1%
Under 1820.7%
18–3420.6%
35–5425.7%
55–6414%
65+19.1%
Gender
47.4%
52.6%
Male47.4%
Female52.6%
Race & ethnicity
55.8%
22.9%
White55.8%
Black22.9%
Hispanic10.1%
Asian8.9%
Other2.3%
Education (25+)
20.6%
32.4%
40.9%
No HS diploma6.1%
HS diploma20.6%
Some college32.4%
Bachelor's+40.9%
Housing tenure
69.4%
30.6%
Owner69.4%
Renter30.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 27265 in High Point, NC has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,214 → $1,534
up 26.4%
Income
$63,741 → $73,981
up 16.1%
Population
51,426 → 48,798
down 5.1%
Renter share
31.2% → 30.6%
-0.6 pts
Bachelor's+
40.8% → 40.9%
+0.1 pts
Median age
40 → 42.7
+2.7 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 27265 in High Point, NC has shifted from $1,214 to $1,534, up 26.4% since 2021. Census figures show median household income at $73,981 today, compared with $63,741 five years earlier. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 27265 in High Point, NC losing about 2,628 residents over the five-year window, down 5.1% on net. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 27265 covers High Point, NC. The median rent here is $1,534/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,400/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,530/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($73,981/yr), ZIP 27265 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 6.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 27265?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 27265 (High Point, NC) is $1,534. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 27265 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 27265's median rent of $1,534/mo is $431 (22%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 27265 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 27265 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in North Carolina, ranking #155 out of 227 ZIPs at $1,534/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 27265?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $61,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,534/mo in ZIP 27265. The local median household income is $73,981/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 27265?

Rent in ZIP 27265 has decreased 6.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 27265 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 27265 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,534/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($73,981/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 27265 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 27265 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 30.6% of ZIP 27265 households are renters, while 69.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 27265 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 27265 compare to the rest of High Point?

ZIP 27265 is pricier than High Point as a whole. At $1,534/mo, it's $133 above the High Point citywide median of $1,401/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 27265 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 27265 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,534/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 27265's median household income ($73,981/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax4.5%
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