| ZIP Code | 27510 |
|---|---|
| City | Carrboro |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Orange County |
| Area Code | 919/984 |
| Elevation | 482 ft |
| Latitude | 35.909835 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -79.081253 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37135 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 32.6 yrs ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.97 |
| Below Poverty | 13.2% ▲ 32% above avg |
| College Grads | 70.4% ▲ 82% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.4% ▼ 31% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 136 (1.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 789 (9.3%) |
| Some College | 528 (6.2%) |
| Associates | 1,046 (12.4%) |
| Bachelors | 526 (6.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,430 (64.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $62,737 ▼ 18% below avg ↑ 18% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $439,200 ▲ 58% above avg ↑ 37% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 7.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,360/mo ↑ 28% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 7,671 |
| Vacant Units | 744 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.97 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 7,671 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 744 |
| Owner Occupied | 28.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 71.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.97 |
ZIP code 27510 is located in Carrboro, North Carolina, within Orange County. With a population of 13,739, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 32.6 years. Economically, 27510 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $62,737 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 27510 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $439,200 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,360 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 71.7% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 37% since 2019.
The population of 27510 is majority White (64.24%). Residents are highly educated — 70.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 13.2%. Household income has grown by 18% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 27510 stands at 3.4%, which is below the national average. About 20% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 51%.
Overall, ZIP code 27510 in Carrboro, NC is characterized as solidly middle-class, highly educated, and a relatively young community. With 13,739 residents, a median household income of $62,737, and a median home value of $439,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.