| ZIP Code | 27278 |
|---|---|
| City | Hillsborough |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Orange County |
| Area Code | 919/984 |
| Elevation | 648 ft |
| Latitude | 36.090195 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -79.086929 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37135 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.44 |
| Below Poverty | 7.2% ▼ 28% below avg |
| College Grads | 64.7% ▲ 67% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.8% ▼ 43% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 471 (2.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,687 (14.5%) |
| Some College | 1,428 (7.7%) |
| Associates | 1,960 (10.6%) |
| Bachelors | 1,820 (9.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 10,168 (54.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $101,821 ▲ 33% above avg ↑ 34% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $380,000 ▲ 36% above avg ↑ 48% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,294/mo ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 12,328 |
| Vacant Units | 824 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.44 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 12,328 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 824 |
| Owner Occupied | 77.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 22.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.44 |
ZIP code 27278 is located in Hillsborough, North Carolina, within Orange County. With a population of 28,546, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.9 years. Economically, 27278 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $101,821 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 27278 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $380,000 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,294 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 77.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 48% since 2019.
The population of 27278 is primarily White (70.45%). Residents are highly educated — 64.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.2%. Household income has grown by 34% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 27278 stands at 2.8%, which is below the national average. About 23% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 64%.
Overall, ZIP code 27278 in Hillsborough, NC is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 28,546 residents, a median household income of $101,821, and a median home value of $380,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.