The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 27265 sells for about $324,000, or $162 per square foot.
Prices are down 4.11% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 46 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,203 a month.
ZIP 27265 — High Point
The housing market in ZIP 27265 is currently experiencing a cooling phase with a slight year-over-year decline in median listing prices, though demand remains steady. While inventory has increased, the market is considered balanced, supported by the area's appeal to families and commuters. High interest rates and broader economic factors are contributing to the current price stabilization.
This area is well-suited for family buyers and commuters who value access to the broader Triad region while seeking suburban amenities and proximity to outdoor recreation.
Median prices moved down 4.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 46 days on market with 3.7 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 3.0% · poverty 8.8% — a stable, low-distress 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 8.8%/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 6.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 27265, 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 trends in the High Point area are generally consistent with regional averages for mid-sized North Carolina cities, with localized variations in safety reports.
Schools serving the area are part of the Guilford County Schools system, which provides a diverse range of educational options and maintains standard state-level accountability ratings.
The area faces standard regional risks including occasional severe thunderstorms and potential for localized flooding, with insurance premiums reflecting typical North Carolina hazard exposure.
The area benefits from its proximity to the Greensboro-High Point-Winston-Salem Triad, with ongoing development in residential infrastructure and access to major regional employment hubs.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level by Guilford County, with additional municipal levies for High Point; rates are determined by annual budget requirements and property valuations.
Residents have convenient access to major highways including I-40 and I-85, facilitating commutes to Greensboro, Kernersville, and Winston-Salem.
The ZIP code offers proximity to various walking and bike trails, local lakes, soccer fields, golf courses, and a variety of shopping and dining options.
The rental market shows a slight cooling trend with a decrease in median rent and inventory, reflecting a shift toward a more balanced supply-demand dynamic.
The economy is anchored by the furniture industry, manufacturing, and a growing healthcare and education sector within the Greensboro-High Point metropolitan area.
The area is served by a network of regional highways and is within reach of the Piedmont Triad International Airport.
Ongoing residential and mixed-use developments are active in the northern sections of the ZIP code, bordering Greensboro.
Guilford County performs periodic property revaluations to ensure assessments align with current market values.
Parcels are subject to Guilford County property taxes and may fall within specific municipal service districts for High Point.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns and the proximity to fire protection services.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level 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 Park4.310.2 mi
- ParTee Shack - Greensboro4.810.1 mi
- Round1 Bowling & Arcade - Greensboro4.110.4 mi
- Spare Time Greensboro4.47 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.29.6 mi
- Greensboro Complex4.411.1 mi
- First Horizon Coliseum4.511.4 mi
- Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts4.813.6 mi
- Bowman Gray Stadium4.712.4 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill4.37.6 mi
- First Horizon Coliseum4.511.4 mi
- Regal Greensboro Grande4.411.6 mi
- Regal Palladium4.43.8 mi
- ParTee Shack - Greensboro4.810.1 mi
- Round1 Bowling & Arcade - Greensboro4.110.4 mi
- Greensboro Science Center4.713.3 mi
- Kaleideum4.614 mi
- Nido & Mariana Qubein Children’s Museum4.93 mi
- Miriam P. Brenner Children's Museum4.613.8 mi
- Old Salem Museums & Gardens4.613.4 mi
- The Quarry at Grant Park4.711.3 mi
- Greensboro Arboretum4.811.1 mi
- High Point City Lake Park4.64.2 mi
- Triad Park Field of Honor4.97.3 mi
- Salem Lake Trail4.811.3 mi
- Lake Brandt Marina4.615 mi
- Salem Lake Marina Center & Fishing Station4.611.3 mi
- Oak Hollow Marina4.71 mi
- Sedgefield Country Club4.77.4 mi
- Holly Ridge Golf Links4.612.5 mi
- Oak Hollow Golf Course41.2 mi
- River Landing At Sandy Ridge4.63.9 mi
- Jamestown Park Golf Course4.23.8 mi
- Four Seasons Town Centre4.210.4 mi
- Friendly Center4.511.6 mi
- Publix Super Market at Grandover Village4.66.4 mi
- Piedmont Triad Farmers Market4.75.7 mi
- Eleven Acre Flea Market4.210 mi
- Piedmont Triad International Airport4.48.1 mi
- GSO Airport4.68.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Features a large lake, marina, and recreational facilities.
Public golf course offering scenic views and challenging play.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.