The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 27262 sells for about $214,275, or $162 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (+0.8%), a market in balance. Homes take about 43 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,044 a month.
ZIP 27262 — High Point
The housing market in 27262 shows signs of stability with modest price appreciation and a competitive pace of sales. While inventory remains tight, the area continues to attract buyers looking for affordability relative to the broader Greensboro-High Point metro market.
This ZIP is well-suited for first-time homebuyers, families, and workforce commuters seeking relatively affordable housing options within the Greensboro-High Point metro area.
Median prices moved up 0.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 43 days on market with 1.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
25% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.2% · poverty 18.8% — a mixed stability profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 27262, Guilford County NC
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in the High Point area are generally higher than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type.
Schools serving the area are part of the Guilford County Schools system, which maintains a diverse range of performance ratings across its elementary, middle, and high school campuses.
The region faces moderate risks from severe thunderstorms and occasional flooding in low-lying areas, with standard insurance coverage typically sufficient for most residential properties.
High Point maintains a steady economic base anchored by the furniture and manufacturing industries, with ongoing efforts to revitalize the downtown core and expand local infrastructure.
Property taxes are assessed by Guilford County and the City of High Point, with rates determined by the combined municipal and county millage applied to the assessed fair market value of the property.
Residents typically rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with major access provided by I-85 and I-74 connecting to the broader Greensboro-High Point employment corridor.
The area features access to local parks, community centers, and proximity to Oak Hollow Lake, which offers boating, fishing, and recreational trails.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand driven by the local workforce, with a mix of single-family rentals and multi-family apartment complexes.
The economy is heavily influenced by the furniture industry, healthcare services, and manufacturing, with significant employment provided by local hospitals and educational institutions.
The area is served by a network of highways including I-85 and I-74, with limited public transit options primarily provided by the local bus system.
Development efforts are focused on infill projects and the expansion of mixed-use spaces near the downtown district.
Parcels are subject to Guilford County property taxes and may fall within specific municipal service districts for water, sewer, and fire protection.
Property insurance premiums are generally stable, though homeowners should account for potential wind and hail coverage requirements.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and ZCTA-level ACS tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Wet 'n Wild Emerald Pointe Water Park4.311.7 mi
- ParTee Shack - Greensboro4.811.7 mi
- Round1 Bowling & Arcade - Greensboro4.112.5 mi
- Spare Time Greensboro4.49.7 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.212.1 mi
- Greensboro Complex4.413.4 mi
- First Horizon Coliseum4.513.7 mi
- Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts4.815.9 mi
- Bowman Gray Stadium4.712.8 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill4.310.2 mi
- Regal Palladium4.46.6 mi
- ParTee Shack - Greensboro4.811.7 mi
- Spare Time Greensboro4.49.7 mi
- Round1 Bowling & Arcade - Greensboro4.112.5 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.212.1 mi
- Greensboro Science Center4.716.2 mi
- Kaleideum4.614.5 mi
- Nido & Mariana Qubein Children’s Museum4.91.8 mi
- Miriam P. Brenner Children's Museum4.616.1 mi
- Old Salem Museums & Gardens4.613.7 mi
- The Quarry at Grant Park4.711.8 mi
- High Point City Lake Park4.65.6 mi
- Triad Park Field of Honor4.910.2 mi
- Salem Lake Trail4.812.2 mi
- Hester Park4.510.8 mi
- Lake Brandt Marina4.617.9 mi
- Salem Lake Marina Center & Fishing Station4.612.2 mi
- Oak Hollow Marina4.73.8 mi
- Sedgefield Country Club4.79.3 mi
- Holly Ridge Golf Links4.611.1 mi
- Oak Hollow Golf Course43.8 mi
- River Landing At Sandy Ridge4.66.9 mi
- Jamestown Park Golf Course4.25.9 mi
- Four Seasons Town Centre4.212.4 mi
- Publix Super Market at Grandover Village4.67.9 mi
- Piedmont Triad Farmers Market4.78.8 mi
- Eleven Acre Flea Market4.26.9 mi
- Dillard's Clearance Center4.22.5 mi
- Piedmont Triad International Airport4.411.1 mi
- GSO Airport4.611.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Major regional destination for boating, fishing, and outdoor recreation.
Features a pool, marina, and picnic areas serving the local community.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.