ZIP code 27406
Where is ZIP code 27406?
Greensboro, North Carolina
Guilford County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 27406 belongs to Greensboro, North Carolina in Guilford County. 27406 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 336 and 743. About 60,651 people live in the 27406 area, where the median household income is $59,563. The closest ZIP codes are 27412 (Greensboro, 3.3 mi northwest), 27401 (Greensboro, 3.4 mi north) and 27402 (Greensboro, 3.5 mi north).
| ZIP code | 27406 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Greensboro |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Guilford County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 336, 743 |
| Coordinates | 36.022, -79.7821 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 274 |
Population and income in 27406
| Population | 60,651 · higher than 99% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 874 · higher than 81% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 36.4 years · lower than 81% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 52% |
| Median household income | $59,563 · lower than 62% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $32,328 |
| Below the poverty line | 20% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 30% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $204,400 · lower than 58% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,149 a month |
| Housing units | 27,697 |
| Households | 25,640 (2.34 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 56% / 44% |
| Land area | 69.37 sq mi (plus 0.8 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 27406. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 27406
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27412 | Greensboro, NC | 3.3 mi NW | Unique |
| 27401 | Greensboro, NC | 3.4 mi N | Standard |
| 27402 | Greensboro, NC | 3.5 mi N | PO Box only |
| 27404 | Greensboro, NC | 3.5 mi N | PO Box only |
| 27411 | Greensboro, NC | 3.5 mi N | Unique |
| 27413 | Greensboro, NC | 3.5 mi N | Unique |
| 27415 | Greensboro, NC | 3.5 mi N | PO Box only |
| 27416 | Greensboro, NC | 3.5 mi N | PO Box only |
| 27417 | Greensboro, NC | 3.5 mi N | PO Box only |
| 27419 | Greensboro, NC | 3.5 mi N | PO Box only |
| 27425 | Greensboro, NC | 3.5 mi N | PO Box only |
| 27427 | Greensboro, NC | 3.5 mi N | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 27406 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 27406
123 MAIN ST
GREENSBORO NC 27406
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Forest Oaks, South Greensboro, Spring Valley and Vandalia: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (27406-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in Greensboro, NC
- 27401
- 27402
- 27403
- 27404
- 27405
- 27407
- 27408
- 27409
- 27410
- 27411
- 27412
- 27413
- 27415
- 27416
- 27417
- 27419
- 27420
- 27425
- 27427
- 27429
- 27435
- 27438
- 27455
- 27495
- 27497
- 27498
- 27499
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 27406?
- 27406 is a Greensboro, North Carolina ZIP code.
- What county is 27406 in?
- ZIP code 27406 is in Guilford County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 27406 in?
- 27406 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 27406?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 27406 use area codes 336 and 743.
- What is the population of ZIP code 27406?
- About 60,651 people live in ZIP code 27406, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 27406?
- The median household income in 27406 is $59,563 a year, lower than 62% of North Carolina ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 27406?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 27406 are 27412 (Greensboro, 3.3 miles), 27401 (Greensboro, 3.4 miles), 27402 (Greensboro, 3.5 miles) and 27404 (Greensboro, 3.5 miles).