ZIP code 27260
Where is ZIP code 27260?
High Point, North Carolina
Guilford County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 27260 belongs to High Point, North Carolina in Guilford County. 27260 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 25,299 people live in the 27260 area, where the median household income is $42,308. The closest ZIP codes are 27268 (High Point, 1.1 mi north), 27262 (High Point, 1.8 mi northwest) and 27263 (High Point, 3 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 27260 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | High Point |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Guilford County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 336, 743 |
| Coordinates | 35.954, -79.9884 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 272 |
Population and income in 27260
| Population | 25,299 · higher than 81% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 2,044 · higher than 92% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 36.4 years · lower than 81% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $42,308 · lower than 92% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $21,389 |
| Below the poverty line | 30% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 12% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $128,100 · lower than 86% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $860 a month |
| Housing units | 11,025 |
| Households | 9,941 (2.5 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 43% / 58% |
| Land area | 12.38 sq mi (plus 0.04 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 27260. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 27260
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27268 | High Point, NC | 1.1 mi N | Unique |
| 27262 | High Point, NC | 1.8 mi NW | Standard |
| 27263 | High Point, NC | 3 mi SE | Standard |
| 27265 | High Point, NC | 3.5 mi N | Standard |
| 27282 | Jamestown, NC | 4.5 mi NE | Standard |
| 27370 | Trinity, NC | 7.7 mi S | Standard |
| 27360 | Thomasville, NC | 8.1 mi SW | Standard |
| 27407 | Greensboro, NC | 8.9 mi NE | Standard |
| 27261 | High Point, NC | 9 mi N | PO Box only |
| 27264 | High Point, NC | 9 mi N | PO Box only |
| 27373 | Wallburg, NC | 9.3 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 27409 | Greensboro, NC | 9.6 mi NE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 27260 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 27260
123 MAIN ST
HIGH POINT NC 27260
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Deep River, Freemans Mills, Glenola, H P and High Pnt: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (27260-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in High Point, NC
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 27260?
- 27260 is a High Point, North Carolina ZIP code.
- What county is 27260 in?
- ZIP code 27260 is in Guilford County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 27260 in?
- 27260 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 27260?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 27260 use area codes 336 and 743.
- What is the population of ZIP code 27260?
- About 25,299 people live in ZIP code 27260, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 27260?
- The median household income in 27260 is $42,308 a year, lower than 92% of North Carolina ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 27260?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 27260 are 27268 (High Point, 1.1 miles), 27262 (High Point, 1.8 miles), 27263 (High Point, 3 miles) and 27265 (High Point, 3.5 miles).