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ZIP 27405

Pop. 54,303·Guilford County·175th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,454/mo
Year-over-Year
+19.4%
Month-over-Month
-0.2%
vs US Median
-$511
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ZIP 27405 · $1,454
More affordable than 77% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,100
1 BR
$1,150
2 BR
$1,260
3 BR
$1,610
4 BR+
$1,860
Research median
$1,260/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
$17,448/yr
At $1,454/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyGuilford County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 19.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+19.4% YoY, -0.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 27405 (Greensboro, NC) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 22.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
54,303
Median income
$47,431
Median age
32.1
Renters
51.5%
Age distribution
28%
25.8%
24.1%
Under 1828%
18–3425.8%
35–5424.1%
55–6411.3%
65+10.8%
Gender
46%
54%
Male46%
Female54%
Race & ethnicity
19.9%
58.2%
14.3%
White19.9%
Black58.2%
Hispanic14.3%
Asian4.6%
Other2.9%
Education (25+)
15%
31.5%
31%
22.5%
No HS diploma15%
HS diploma31.5%
Some college31%
Bachelor's+22.5%
Housing tenure
48.5%
51.5%
Owner48.5%
Renter51.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 27405 in Greensboro, NC has changed in 5 years

Rent
$977 → $1,454
up 48.8%
Income
$40,022 → $47,431
up 18.5%
Population
51,645 → 54,303
up 5.1%
Renter share
54.5% → 51.5%
-3.0 pts
Bachelor's+
22.2% → 22.5%
+0.3 pts
Median age
32.6 → 32.1
-0.5 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 27405 in Greensboro, NC stood at $977 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,454, reflecting a 48.8% increase over the period. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $40,022 in 2021 to $47,431 more recently. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 5.1% since 2021, moving from about 51,645 residents to roughly 54,303. Renters now make up 51.5% of households, compared with 54.5% five years ago. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 27405 in Greensboro, NC market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 27405 covers Greensboro, NC. The median rent here is $1,454/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,150/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,260/mo.

At 37% of local median household income ($47,431/yr), ZIP 27405 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 19.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 27405?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 27405 (Greensboro, NC) is $1,454. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 27405 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 27405's median rent of $1,454/mo is $511 (26%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 27405 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 27405 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in North Carolina, ranking #175 out of 227 ZIPs at $1,454/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 27405?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $58,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,454/mo in ZIP 27405. The local median household income is $47,431/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 27405?

Rent in ZIP 27405 has increased 19.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 27405 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 27405 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,454/mo, rent takes approximately 37% of the local median household income ($47,431/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 27405 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 27405 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 51.5% of ZIP 27405 households are renters, while 48.5% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 27405 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 27405 compare to the rest of Greensboro?

ZIP 27405 is pricier than Greensboro as a whole. At $1,454/mo, it's $39 above the Greensboro citywide median of $1,415/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 27405 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 27405 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
37%
MODERATE

At $1,454/mo, rent takes ~37% of ZIP 27405's median household income ($47,431/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 27405 37%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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