County ProfileNC
Guilford County
Population: 541,299 · 47 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
541,299
People
Median age
37.5
Housing
Total households
219,718
Income
Median household income
$68,642
Housing
Total housing units
238,032
Employment
Employment rate
61%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
39%
Healthcare
Insured population
91.6%
County details
Local time 05:34:49(ET)| Name | Guilford |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 47total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 25 Standard15 PO Box7 Unique |
| Area code | 336, 743 |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (ET) |
| Coordinates | 36.079065, -79.7886652 |
| Land area | 646 sq miles(1,673.1 km²) |
Map of Guilford county, North Carolina with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Guilford County
Compare the largest cities in Guilford County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greensboro | 299,035 | $61,515 | 28ZIPs |
| High Point | 114,059 | $64,561 | 7ZIPs |
| Browns Summit | 12,417 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Summerfield | 10,951 | $160,275 | 1ZIPs |
| Mc Leansville | 10,752 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Gibsonville | 8,920 | $95,861 | 1ZIPs |
| Oak Ridge | 7,474 | $155,385 | 1ZIPs |
| Stokesdale | 5,924 | $121,071 | 1ZIPs |
| Pleasant Garden | 5,000 | $88,204 | 1ZIPs |
| Colfax | 4,876 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Jamestown | 3,668 | $104,844 | 1ZIPs |
| Julian | 3,056 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Sedalia | 676 | $69,712 | 1ZIPs |
| Whitsett | 584 | $83,393 | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Guilford County
Review the most populated postal areas across Guilford County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27406 | Greensboro | $59,563 | 61,597 |
| 27410 | Greensboro | $85,291 | 54,968 |
| 27265 | High Point | $73,981 | 52,530 |
| 27405 | Greensboro | $47,431 | 51,506 |
| 27407 | Greensboro | $59,427 | 49,803 |
| 27455 | Greensboro | $94,349 | 30,913 |
| 27262 | High Point | $65,006 | 25,253 |
| 27260 | High Point | $42,308 | 24,573 |
| 27403 | Greensboro | $57,917 | 23,679 |
| 27401 | Greensboro | $47,972 | 21,854 |
| 27263 | High Point | $55,801 | 21,613 |
| 27408 | Greensboro | $83,862 | 17,896 |
| 27409 | Greensboro | $60,281 | 17,378 |
| 27282 | Jamestown | $91,512 | 15,966 |
| 27358 | Summerfield | $138,717 | 15,173 |
| 27249 | Gibsonville | $80,880 | 13,537 |
| 27214 | Browns Summit | $82,655 | 12,417 |
| 27377 | Whitsett | $90,181 | 11,341 |
| 27301 | Mc Leansville | $83,824 | 10,752 |
| 27357 | Stokesdale | $75,287 | 9,190 |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS