| Official Zip Code Name | High Point |
| Zip Code State | North Carolina |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Guilford |
| Secondary County: | Randolph |
| Area Code | 336 / 743 |
| Current Population: | 24023 |
| Racial Majority: | African American 59.96% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | Black 53% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 4.0% |
| Median Household Income | $30897 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $29510 |
| School Test Performance: | Below Average |
| Average Commute Time | 18.9 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Elevation Range | 787 - 896 ft. |
| Area | 12 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 35.95529500, -79.98682700 |
The current unemployment level in 27260 is 4.0% which is lower than the current county unemployment level of 5.3% and is higher than the current state unemployment at 3.2% and higher than the current national unemployment rate at 3.7%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 27260 decreased to 24023 from 25381 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 27260 is African American while the majority ethnicity attending 27260 public schools is Black. 91.8% of students in 27260 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4332 | 18.08% | 4644 | -7% |
| Black Or African American | 14370 | 59.96% | 14436 | +-0% |
| Hispanic | 2723 | 11.36% | 2713 | +0% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 16 | 0.07% | 137 | -88% |
| Asian | 1746 | 7.29% | 1471 | +19% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% | 8 | -100% |
| Other Race | 85 | 0.03% | 85 | -93% |
| Two Or More Races | 529 | 3.22% | 529 | +46% |
| White | 11.5% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 53% |
| Hispanic | 22.4% |
| Asian | 9.1% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0.2% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 3.5% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 24023 | 25381 |
| Male Population | 47.10% | |
| Female Population | 52.90% | |
| Total Households | 8886 |
| Test Score Performance | Below Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 91.8% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 100.0% |
| Median Household Income | $30897 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 70.40% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 23.30% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 6.30% |
| 27260 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| North Carolina District 12 | Alma Adams | Democrat |
| North Carolina District 2 | George Holding | Republican |
| Related Maps: Map of All North Carolina Congressional Districts | ||
| 27260 North Carolina State House of Representatives Districts | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| 60 | Cecil Brockman | Democrat |
| 61 | Pricey Harrison | Democrat |
| Related Maps: Map of All North Carolina State House of Representatives Districts | ||
| 27262 - High Point |
| 27263 - High Point |
| 27282 - Jamestown |
| 27360 - Thomasville |
| 27265 - High Point |
| High Point, NC |
| Jamestown, NC |
Zip Code 27260 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 29 | 32 | 39 | 46 | 55 | 63 | 68 | 66 | 60 | 48 | 39 | 32 | 48 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 49 | 54 | 62 | 72 | 79 | 85 | 89 | 87 | 81 | 72 | 61 | 52 | 70 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 4.06 | 3.45 | 4.26 | 3.6 | 4.21 | 3.92 | 4.26 | 4.11 | 3.96 | 3.52 | 3.2 | 3.35 | 45.91 |
| Downtown High Point |
| Broadstone Village |
| High Point University |