27278 ZIP Code – Hillsborough, North Carolina
ZIP code 27278 is a large ZIP code located in Hillsborough, North Carolina, within Orange County with a population of approximately 28,048 residents. At $94,525, the median household income here runs above the North Carolina average and above the U.S. average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $355,700, above the national average, with 77.6% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $1,198 is similarly near the national average. Housing consists of 84% single-family (increasing), 8% apartments (increasing).
The unemployment rate is 2.8%, well below the national average. An estimated 7.3% of the population falls below the poverty line, well below the national figure. An estimated 53.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average. At 44.9, the median age is near the national figure. Neighboring ZIP codes include 27243, 27705, 27514.
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ZIP 27278 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 27278 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 28k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $94k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $355k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,198 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 44.9 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.8% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 7.3% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 53.8% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 27243 – Efland
- 27705 – Durham
- 27514 – Chapel Hill
- 27231 – Cedar Grove
- 27708 – Durham
- 27712 – Durham
- 27302 – Mebane
- 27707 – Durham
- 27541 – Hurdle Mills
- 27510 – Carrboro
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27243 | EFLAND | 5,121 | $84,358 |
| 27705 | DURHAM | 46,880 | $65,935 |
| 27514 | CHAPEL HILL | 32,149 | $97,511 |
| 27231 | CEDAR GROVE | 2,221 | $70,625 |
| 27708 | DURHAM | 3,209 | Not provided |