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ZIP 27409

Pop. 17,551·Guilford County·178th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,430/mo
Year-over-Year
-3.0%
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
-$535
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 27409 · $1,430
More affordable than 79% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,230
1 BR
$1,290
2 BR
$1,410
3 BR
$1,810
4 BR+
$2,080
Research median
$1,410/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
$17,160/yr
At $1,430/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyGuilford County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 3.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 27409 (Greensboro, NC) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 43.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
17,551
Median income
$60,281
Median age
34.7
Renters
68.9%
Age distribution
18.9%
31.4%
25.1%
13.2%
Under 1818.9%
18–3431.4%
35–5425.1%
55–6411.5%
65+13.2%
Gender
45.2%
54.8%
Male45.2%
Female54.8%
Race & ethnicity
40%
43.5%
White40%
Black43.5%
Hispanic4.8%
Asian2.5%
Other9.2%
Education (25+)
15.3%
37.6%
43.3%
No HS diploma3.8%
HS diploma15.3%
Some college37.6%
Bachelor's+43.3%
Housing tenure
31.1%
68.9%
Owner31.1%
Renter68.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 27409 in Greensboro, NC has changed in 5 years

Income
$52,028 → $60,281
up 15.9%
Population
16,131 → 17,551
up 8.8%
Renter share
64.3% → 68.9%
+4.6 pts
Bachelor's+
38.5% → 43.3%
+4.8 pts
Median age
37.4 → 34.7
-2.7 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $60,281 today, compared with $52,028 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 27409 in Greensboro, NC adding about 1,420 residents over the five-year window, up 8.8% on net. The renter share has risen from 64.3% to 68.9%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 38.5% to 43.3% across the same window.

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About renting in ZIP 27409

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 27409 covers Greensboro, NC. The median rent here is $1,430/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,290/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,410/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($60,281/yr), ZIP 27409 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 3.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 27409?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 27409 (Greensboro, NC) is $1,430. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 27409 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 27409's median rent of $1,430/mo is $535 (27%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 27409 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 27409 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in North Carolina, ranking #178 out of 227 ZIPs at $1,430/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 27409?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $57,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,430/mo in ZIP 27409. The local median household income is $60,281/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 27409?

Rent in ZIP 27409 has decreased 3.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 27409 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 27409 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,430/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($60,281/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 27409 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 27409 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 68.9% of ZIP 27409 households are renters, while 31.1% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 27409 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 27409 compare to the rest of Greensboro?

ZIP 27409 is pricier than Greensboro as a whole. At $1,430/mo, it's $15 above the Greensboro citywide median of $1,415/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 27409 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 27409 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,430/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 27409's median household income ($60,281/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 27409 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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