ZIP Code 27278

Located in Hillsborough, NC (Orange County)

ZIP Code 27278 (Hillsborough, NC): Quick Facts & Overview

  • Population: 27,925 residents (104 people per sq. mi.)
  • Average House Price: $413,634
  • Average Household Income: $105,887

ZIP code 27278 primarily serves Hillsborough, NC in Orange County. An estimated 27,925 people live within this area, with about 104 residents living in every square mile.

If you are looking for a home in ZIP code 27278, the average price is around $413,634. That makes local housing 57% higher than the North Carolina average of $263,358, and 34% higher than the national average of $308,592.

The average household in 27278 earns about $105,887 a year. This income is 53% higher than the average family in North Carolina ($69,142), and 35% higher than the national average ($78,686).

Population 27,925
Median Household Income $105,887
Median Home Value $413,634
Median Age 44.3 yrs

Household Income Brackets

Racial & Ethnic Demographics

Age Distribution

Educational Attainment

Economic & Labor Indicators

Individual Median Income$50,802
Labor Force Participation64.0%
Unemployment Rate2.9%
Average Commute Time26.8 mins

Housing & Community Metrics

Home Ownership Rate77.6%
Median Rent$1,297
Rent Burdened (>30% Income)31.4%
Total Housing Units11,533

Additional Census & Housing Profile

Geographic Overview

Primary CityHillsborough
CountyOrange
County FIPS37135
Metro Area (CBSA)Durham-Chapel Hill, NC
Combined Area (CSA)Raleigh-Durham-Cary, NC
Population Density104.0/sq mi
Coordinates (lat/lng)36.0867, -79.0878
TimezoneAmerica/New_York

Household Structure

Average Family Size2.97
Dual Income Families59.0%

Marital Status

Married55.8%
Never Married27.3%
Divorced11.0%
Widowed5.9%

Gender

Male48.9%
Female51.1%

Health & Poverty

Uninsured Rate (Health)6.3%
Poverty Rate7.0%

Key Population Groups

Veterans7.6%
Disabled Population11.2%
Limited English Proficiency1.4%

All ZIP Codes in Hillsborough

ZIP Code Population Median Household Income Median Home Value
27278 Current 27,925 $105,887 $413,634

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