Honorbrook Insurance is an independent agency licensed in North Carolina, helping Guilford County residents choose Medicare, ACA, life and retirement coverage by phone or video call. Our help is free to you, and because we are independent, we compare plans from many carriers instead of selling one company’s products.
Medicare in Guilford County
Guilford County includes Greensboro, the county seat, and High Point. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 population estimates, about 89,625 Guilford County residents are age 65 or older, so choosing the right Medicare coverage is a decision many of your neighbors are making too. Whether you are turning 65, retiring, or reviewing your current plan, we can walk through your choices with you on a call at a time that suits you.
Major hospitals and health systems serving the county include Cone Health’s Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro. Medicare Advantage and Part D plan availability and provider networks are set county by county, and they can change every year. Original Medicare (Parts A and B) is the same nationwide, but the private plans you can add to it are not. That is why we check the plans offered where you live and confirm that your doctors and pharmacy are included before you enroll.
Medicare in Guilford County by the numbers
| Guilford County | North Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 89,625 | 1,908,489 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 16.3% | 17.6% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 109,904 | 2,336,840 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 79,162 | 1,353,169 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 72.0% | 57.9% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
Guilford County ranks 3rd of 100 North Carolina counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 89,625 people in that age group, or 16.3% of residents (statewide: 17.6%). About 33,033 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. Among residents 65 and older, 59% are 65 to 74, 31% are 75 to 84 and 10% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). CMS data show 72.0% of Guilford County residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is higher than the 57.9% average across North Carolina. What most people do in a county is less important than what fits you. We weigh Medicare Advantage against Original Medicare with Medigap using your doctors, your drugs and your budget.
Who has Medicare in Guilford County
Guilford County sits in a metro area, which the USDA defines as counties in metro areas of 250,000 to 1 million population. That usually means more doctors, more hospitals and more plan choices in the area.
CMS counts 108,103 Medicare beneficiaries in Guilford County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the North Carolina average of 73. About 14% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 13%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Guilford County, CMS reported about 568 emergency room visits and 200 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (572) and close to it for hospital stays (210). About 8% received home health care. These figures describe how people use care under Original Medicare; they do not show what any plan covers or costs.
Sources: CMS Medicare Geographic Variation, 2023; USDA Rural-Urban Continuum Codes, 2023.
Where people live in Guilford County
The largest communities in Guilford County by 2023 Census population estimates are Greensboro (302,296), High Point (109,530), Summerfield (11,150), Oak Ridge (7,776), Stokesdale (6,016), Pleasant Garden (5,057). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Guilford County include 27214, 27235, 27249, 27260, 27262, 27265, 27268, 27282, 27283, 27301, 27310, 27313, 27342, 27358 and 12 more. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Guilford County?
Reach out to us: fill out our short form or call (571) 354-0146, and a licensed agent will compare the plans available to you, check your doctors and drugs, and stay with you each year at renewal. For general Medicare information, the federal helpline is 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227).
Medicare resources from official sources
- Medicare Plan Finder on Medicare.gov, searchable by ZIP code.
- Social Security: Medicare to enroll or check status.
- Medicare.gov: Medigap on how Medicare Supplement works.
- HealthCare.gov if you are not yet on Medicare.
- North Carolina Department of Insurance: North Carolina’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Guilford County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Guilford County residents we can compare Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities and Medicare Advantage.
Let’s review your Guilford County options together
A phone or video call is all it takes. We will check your doctors and prescriptions first.
Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Guilford County residents
- Medicare Advantage vs. Medigap: how to choose
- Does Medicare cover dental, vision and hearing?
- What Medicare Part D actually costs
- Medicare 101 for families
Guilford County compared with similar North Carolina counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forsyth County | 68,335 | 69.3% | 13% | Metro |
| Buncombe County | 60,275 | 48.3% | 11% | Metro |
| Brunswick County | 55,001 | 44.5% | 5% | Metro |
| Durham County | 50,717 | 52.1% | 11% | Metro |
| New Hanover County | 46,870 | 45.3% | 10% | Metro |
| Cumberland County | 44,854 | 58.1% | 13% | Metro |
See every North Carolina county in our North Carolina directory or go to our North Carolina Medicare hub.