| ZIP Code | 27215 |
|---|---|
| City | Burlington |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Alamance County |
| Area Code | 336/743 |
| Elevation | 625 ft |
| Latitude | 36.019137 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -79.5137 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37001 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.27 |
| Below Poverty | 10.7% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 51.3% ▲ 32% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.9% ▼ 41% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 225 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 6,539 (21.8%) |
| Some College | 2,822 (9.4%) |
| Associates | 5,047 (16.8%) |
| Bachelors | 4,135 (13.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 11,256 (37.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $66,669 ▼ 13% below avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $241,700 ▼ 13% below avg ↑ 40% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,112/mo ↑ 31% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 21,854 |
| Vacant Units | 1,772 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.27 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 21,854 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,772 |
| Owner Occupied | 61.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 39.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.27 |
ZIP code 27215 is located in Burlington, North Carolina, within Alamance County. With a population of 45,967, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.9 years. Economically, 27215 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $66,669 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 27215 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $241,700 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,112 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 61.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 40% since 2019.
The population of 27215 is majority White (63.73%). Residents are well-educated — 51.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 10.7%. Household income has grown by 27% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 27215 stands at 2.9%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 27215 in Burlington, NC is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 45,967 residents, a median household income of $66,669, and a median home value of $241,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.