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ZIP 27455

Pop. 29,302·Guilford County·176th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,442/mo
Year-over-Year
-9.0%
Month-over-Month
-5.3%
vs US Median
-$523
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ZIP 27455 · $1,442
More affordable than 77% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,310
1 BR
$1,370
2 BR
$1,500
3 BR
$1,920
4 BR+
$2,210
Research median
$1,500/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
$17,304/yr
At $1,442/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyGuilford County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 9.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-9.0% YoY, -5.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 27455 (Greensboro, NC) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 54.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
29,302
Median income
$94,349
Median age
43.2
Renters
29.1%
Age distribution
20.2%
19.3%
26.1%
16.9%
17.5%
Under 1820.2%
18–3419.3%
35–5426.1%
55–6416.9%
65+17.5%
Gender
49.3%
50.7%
Male49.3%
Female50.7%
Race & ethnicity
61.4%
25.2%
White61.4%
Black25.2%
Hispanic3.9%
Asian5.4%
Other4.2%
Education (25+)
13.3%
30%
54.4%
No HS diploma2.4%
HS diploma13.3%
Some college30%
Bachelor's+54.4%
Housing tenure
70.9%
29.1%
Owner70.9%
Renter29.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 27455 in Greensboro, NC has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,231 → $1,442
up 17.1%
Income
$85,345 → $94,349
up 10.6%
Population
28,598 → 29,302
up 2.5%
Renter share
27% → 29.1%
+2.1 pts
Bachelor's+
55% → 54.4%
-0.6 pts
Median age
44 → 43.2
-0.8 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 27455 in Greensboro, NC has increased from $1,231 to $1,442, a 17.1% change over five years. Household income in the area moved from $85,345 to $94,349 across the same window, up 10.6% versus 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 2.5% since 2021, moving from about 28,598 residents to roughly 29,302. Renters now make up 29.1% of households, compared with 27% five years ago. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 27455 in Greensboro, NC look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 27455 covers Greensboro, NC. The median rent here is $1,442/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,370/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,500/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($94,349/yr), ZIP 27455 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 9.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 27455?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 27455 (Greensboro, NC) is $1,442. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 27455 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 27455's median rent of $1,442/mo is $523 (27%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 27455 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 27455 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in North Carolina, ranking #176 out of 227 ZIPs at $1,442/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 27455?

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 $1,442/mo in ZIP 27455. The local median household income is $94,349/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 27455?

Rent in ZIP 27455 has decreased 9.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 27455 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 27455 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,442/mo, rent takes approximately 18% of the local median household income ($94,349/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 27455 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 27455 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 29.1% of ZIP 27455 households are renters, while 70.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 27455 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 27455 compare to the rest of Greensboro?

ZIP 27455 is pricier than Greensboro as a whole. At $1,442/mo, it's $27 above the Greensboro citywide median of $1,415/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 27455 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 27455 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
18%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,442/mo, rent takes ~18% of ZIP 27455's median household income ($94,349/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 27455 18%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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