| ZIP Code | 27244 |
|---|---|
| City | Elon |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Alamance County |
| Area Code | 336/743 |
| Elevation | 700 ft |
| Latitude | 36.215823 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -79.4866 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37001 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 26.5 yrs ↓ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.58 |
| Below Poverty | 12.7% ▲ 27% above avg |
| College Grads | 50.4% ▲ 30% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.9% ▼ 19% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 164 (2.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,965 (24.6%) |
| Some College | 874 (10.9%) |
| Associates | 965 (12.1%) |
| Bachelors | 1,117 (14%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,909 (36.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $70,982 ≈ Avg ↑ 15% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $248,500 ▼ 11% below avg ↑ 39% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $831/mo ↓ 21% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 5,740 |
| Vacant Units | 820 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.58 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 5,740 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 820 |
| Owner Occupied | 79.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 20.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.58 |
ZIP code 27244 is located in Elon, North Carolina, within Alamance County. With a population of 16,652, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 26.5 years. Economically, 27244 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $70,982 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 27244 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $248,500 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $831 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 79.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 39% since 2019.
The population of 27244 is primarily White (80.59%). Residents are well-educated — 50.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 12.7%. Household income has grown by 15% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 27244 stands at 3.9%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 27244 in Elon, NC is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 16,652 residents, a median household income of $70,982, and a median home value of $248,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.