| ZIP Code | 27514 |
|---|---|
| City | Chapel Hill |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Orange County |
| Area Code | 919/984 |
| Elevation | 529 ft |
| Latitude | 35.966563 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -79.052136 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37135 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 23.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.32 |
| Below Poverty | 11.8% ▲ 18% above avg |
| College Grads | 81.8% ▲ 111% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.2% ▼ 55% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 147 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,026 (7.7%) |
| Some College | 399 (3%) |
| Associates | 870 (6.5%) |
| Bachelors | 579 (4.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 10,375 (77.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $94,167 ▲ 23% above avg ↑ 19% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $628,700 ▲ 126% above avg ↑ 42% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,491/mo ↑ 29% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 11,470 |
| Vacant Units | 1,374 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.32 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 11,470 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,374 |
| Owner Occupied | 50.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 49.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.32 |
ZIP code 27514 is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, within Orange County. With a population of 32,612, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 23.9 years. Economically, 27514 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $94,167 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 27514 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $628,700 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,491 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (50.2%) and renters (49.8%). Median home values have increased by 42% since 2019.
The population of 27514 is majority White (62.28%). Residents are highly educated — 81.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is more than double the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.8%. Household income has grown by 19% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 27514 stands at 2.2%, which is well below the national average. A notably high share of workers — 30% — 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 44%.
Overall, ZIP code 27514 in Chapel Hill, NC is characterized as middle-income, highly educated, and a young community. With 32,612 residents, a median household income of $94,167, and a median home value of $628,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.