27517 ZIP Code – Chapel Hill, North Carolina
27517 is a large ZIP code in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, part of Orange County with a population of approximately 27,761 residents. The median household income is $117,757 — well above the North Carolina average and well above the national average. At $539,500, median home values run well above the national average, with 67.4% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,415 — above the national figure. Housing consists of 70% single-family (increasing), 22% apartments (decreasing), 5% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 2.7%, which is well below the U.S. rate. An estimated 4.8% of the population falls below the poverty line, well below the national figure. An estimated 74.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average. Residents have a median age of 43.1, near the U.S. median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 27599, 27510, 27713.
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ZIP 27517 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 27517 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 27k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $117k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $539k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,415 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 43.1 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.7% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 4.8% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 74.9% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 27599 – Chapel Hill
- 27510 – Carrboro
- 27713 – Durham
- 27523 – Apex
- 27516 – Chapel Hill
- 27519 – Cary
- 27514 – Chapel Hill
- 27707 – Durham
- 27709 – Durham
- 27502 – Apex
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27599 | CHAPEL HILL | Not provided | Not provided |
| 27510 | CARRBORO | 14,131 | $61,089 |
| 27713 | DURHAM | 57,157 | $89,941 |
| 27523 | APEX | 16,802 | $122,158 |
| 27516 | CHAPEL HILL | 44,697 | $94,354 |