City

Carrboro, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Orange County  ·  North Carolina

👥13,739Population
💰$62,737Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂32.6Median Age
🏠$439,200Median Home Value▲ 58% above avg
🎓70.4%College Grads▲ 82% above avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 31% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 64.2%Hispanic: 11.2%Black: 16.7%Asian: 5.7%Other: 2%Race
White64.2%
Hispanic11.2%
Black16.7%
Asian5.7%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
12%
18–24
13%
25–44
40%
45–64
21%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.6 yrs
Avg HH Size1.97
Below Poverty13.2% ▲ 32% above avg
College Grads70.4% ▲ 82% above avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 31% below avg
No HS Diploma136 (1.6%)
HS Graduate789 (9.3%)
Some College528 (6.2%)
Associates1,046 (12.4%)
Bachelors526 (6.2%)
Graduate Degree5,430 (64.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 9.3%Some College: 6.2%Associates: 12.4%Bachelors: 6.2%Graduate: 64.2%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad9.3%
Some College6.2%
Associates12.4%
Bachelors6.2%
Graduate64.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 28.4%Renter: 71.7%Tenure
Owner28.4%
Renter71.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
43%
Over $500k
35%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,737 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$439,200 ▲ 58% above avg
Home/Income Ratio7.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,360/mo
Total Housing Units7,671
Vacant Units744

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
60%
Public Transit
12%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
24%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
56%
About Carrboro, NC

Carrboro is a city in North Carolina, located in Orange County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 13,739 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.6 years.

Economically, Carrboro is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,737 is below the national average. Approximately 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Carrboro is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $439,200, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,360 per month. At 28.4% owner-occupied, renters make up the majority — common in urban or college-town settings.

The population of Carrboro is highly educated. 70.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is majority White (64.24%).

Carrboro, NC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Carrboro
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27510 13,739 $62,737 $439,200 $1,360 3.4% 70.4% 28.4%