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ZIP 27401

Pop. 21,920·Guilford County·192nd most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,385/mo
Year-over-Year
+11.0%
Month-over-Month
+16.7%
vs US Median
-$580
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ZIP 27401 · $1,385
More affordable than 82% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,020
1 BR
$1,070
2 BR
$1,170
3 BR
$1,500
4 BR+
$1,720
Research median
$1,170/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
$16,620/yr
At $1,385/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyGuilford County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 11.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+11.0% YoY, +16.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 27401 (Greensboro, NC) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 32.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
21,920
Median income
$47,972
Median age
29
Renters
63.6%
Age distribution
15.5%
45.3%
17.2%
14%
Under 1815.5%
18–3445.3%
35–5417.2%
55–648%
65+14%
Gender
42.7%
57.3%
Male42.7%
Female57.3%
Race & ethnicity
28.6%
60.7%
White28.6%
Black60.7%
Hispanic7.4%
Asian1.6%
Other1.7%
Education (25+)
15.1%
24.3%
28%
32.7%
No HS diploma15.1%
HS diploma24.3%
Some college28%
Bachelor's+32.7%
Housing tenure
36.4%
63.6%
Owner36.4%
Renter63.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 27401 in Greensboro, NC has changed in 5 years

Income
$40,149 → $47,972
up 19.5%
Population
21,947 → 21,920
down 0.1%
Renter share
65.9% → 63.6%
-2.3 pts
Bachelor's+
28.5% → 32.7%
+4.2 pts
Median age
30 → 29
-1.0 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $40,149 to $47,972 across the same window, up 19.5% versus 2021. The renter share has eased from 65.9% to 63.6%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 28.5% to 32.7% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 27401 covers Greensboro, NC. The median rent here is $1,385/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,070/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,170/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($47,972/yr), ZIP 27401 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 11.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 27401?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 27401 (Greensboro, NC) is $1,385. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 27401 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 27401's median rent of $1,385/mo is $580 (30%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 27401 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 27401 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in North Carolina, ranking #192 out of 227 ZIPs at $1,385/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 27401?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $55,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,385/mo in ZIP 27401. The local median household income is $47,972/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 27401?

Rent in ZIP 27401 has increased 11.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 27401 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 27401 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,385/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the local median household income ($47,972/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 27401 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 27401 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 63.6% of ZIP 27401 households are renters, while 36.4% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 27401 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 27401 compare to the rest of Greensboro?

ZIP 27401 is more affordable than Greensboro overall. At $1,385/mo, it's $30 below the Greensboro citywide median of $1,415/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 27401 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 27401 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $1,385/mo, rent takes ~35% of ZIP 27401's median household income ($47,972/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 27401 35%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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