| ZIP Code | 27310 |
|---|---|
| City | Oak Ridge |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Guilford County |
| Area Code | 336/743 |
| Elevation | 939 ft |
| Latitude | 36.174072 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -79.992233 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37081 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 45.2 yrs ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.88 |
| Below Poverty | 2.6% ▼ 74% below avg |
| College Grads | 59.8% ▲ 54% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.8% ▼ 42% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 67 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 795 (14%) |
| Some College | 451 (7.9%) |
| Associates | 977 (17.2%) |
| Bachelors | 427 (7.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,972 (52.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $149,743 ▲ 96% above avg ↑ 21% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $495,500 ▲ 78% above avg ↑ 36% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 3,034 |
| Vacant Units | 61 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.88 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,034 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 61 |
| Owner Occupied | 93.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 6.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.88 |
ZIP code 27310 is located in Oak Ridge, North Carolina, within Guilford County. With a population of 8,573, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 45.2 years. Economically, 27310 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $149,743 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 27310 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $495,500 is significantly above the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 93.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 36% since 2019.
The population of 27310 is primarily White (78.19%). Residents are well-educated — 59.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 2.6%. Household income has grown by 21% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 27310 stands at 2.8%, which is below the national average. A notably high share of workers — 34% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 59%.
Overall, ZIP code 27310 in Oak Ridge, NC is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 8,573 residents, a median household income of $149,743, and a median home value of $495,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.