| ZIP Code | 27302 |
|---|---|
| City | Mebane |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Alamance County |
| Area Code | 919/984 |
| Elevation | 653 ft |
| Latitude | 36.135763 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -79.263348 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37001 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.1 yrs ↑ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.48 |
| Below Poverty | 7.2% ▼ 28% below avg |
| College Grads | 45.3% ▲ 17% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.0% ▼ 39% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 295 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,980 (26.5%) |
| Some College | 2,644 (11.7%) |
| Associates | 3,435 (15.2%) |
| Bachelors | 2,143 (9.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 8,104 (35.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $81,875 ≈ Avg ↑ 31% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $275,400 ≈ Avg ↑ 52% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,130/mo ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 14,997 |
| Vacant Units | 1,258 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.48 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 14,997 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,258 |
| Owner Occupied | 69.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 30.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.48 |
ZIP code 27302 is located in Mebane, North Carolina, within Alamance County. With a population of 34,222, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.1 years. Economically, 27302 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $81,875 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 27302 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $275,400 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,130 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 69.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 52% since 2019.
The population of 27302 is majority White (63.07%). Residents are well-educated — 45.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.2%. Household income has grown by 31% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 27302 stands at 3.0%, which is below the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 27302 in Mebane, NC is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 34,222 residents, a median household income of $81,875, and a median home value of $275,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.