High Point
City in Guilford County, North Carolina
High Point is a city in Guilford County, North Carolina, with 114,059 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 938 ft (286 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Jamestown, 3.5 miles E.
- 114,059residents (2020 Census)
- 938 ftelevation · 286 m
- 57.5 sq miland area · 149.0 km²
- 1,982 / sq mipopulation density
- 27268main ZIP code (5 in total)
About High Point
High Point is a city in Guilford County, North Carolina, located south and southwest of Greensboro, inside the Piedmont Triad region of the U.S. state of North Carolina. Outskirts of High Point also extends into Randolph, Davidson, and Forsyth counties. The city was of a total population of 114,059 at the 2020 census. High Point is the ninth-most populous city in North Carolina, the third-largest city in the Piedmont Triad, and the 259th-most populous city in the U.S.
Major industries in High Point include furniture, textiles, and bus manufacturing. The official slogan of the city is "North Carolina's International City" due to the semi-annual High Point Furniture Market that attracts 100,000 exhibitors and buyers from around the world. It is home to High Point University, a private Methodist-affiliated institution founded in 1924.
The incumbent mayor of High Point is Cyril Jefferson.
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Living in High Point
- Median household income
- $64,561
- Median home value
- $235,800
- Median rent
- $1,116/mo
- Median age
- 37.7
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High Point had 114,059 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 114,059 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,982 per sq mi (765 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
High Point at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Guilford County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 114,059 (2020) |
| Land area | 57.55 sq mi (149.0 km²) |
| Water area | 1.52 sq mi (3.94 km²) |
| Elevation | 938 ft (286 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.9908° N, 79.9927° W |
| ZIP codes | 27268, 27260, 27262, 27265, 27282 |
| Official website | highpointnc.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3731400 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near High Point
- Jamestown3.5 mi E
- Archdale6.2 mi S
- Trinity7.9 mi S
- Thomasville9.1 mi SW
- Kernersville9.4 mi NW
- Wallburg9.9 mi W
- Greensboro11.9 mi NE
- Oak Ridge12.7 mi N
- Midway12.8 mi W
- Pleasant Garden13.6 mi E
- Walkertown14.8 mi NW
- Summerfield15.2 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about High Point
What county is High Point in?
High Point is in Guilford County, North Carolina.
What is the population of High Point, NC?
114,059 people lived in High Point at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of High Point, NC?
The main ZIP code is 27268. Other ZIP codes: 27260, 27262, 27265, 27282.
What is the elevation of High Point?
938 feet (286 m) above sea level.
What towns are near High Point?
Jamestown (3.5 mi), Archdale (6.2 mi), Trinity (7.9 mi), Thomasville (9.1 mi), Kernersville (9.4 mi).
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