Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.40 |
| Below Poverty | 10.4% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 74.9% ▲ 93% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.0% ▼ 19% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,110 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 9,552 (10.8%) |
| Some College | 4,399 (5%) |
| Associates | 7,857 (8.9%) |
| Bachelors | 6,486 (7.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 59,026 (66.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $99,636 ▲ 31% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $503,011 ▲ 80% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,408/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 66,666 |
| Vacant Units | 5,512 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Orange County is located in North Carolina and encompasses 9 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 157,625 residents. With a median age of 36.51, it is a relatively young county.
Orange County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $99,636 is above the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.0%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 10.4% is near the national average.
Housing in Orange County is a premium housing market, with a median home value of $503,011 — significantly above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,407. Homeownership rates are high at 64.6%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Orange County are majority White (68.12%). Educational attainment is highly educated — 74.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, significantly above the national average.
Orange County, NC is a middle-income area in North Carolina. The 9 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27510 | Carrboro | 13,739 | $62,737 | $439,200 | $1,360 | 3.4% | 70.4% |
| 27231 | Cedar Grove | 2,174 | $57,159 | $217,300 | $1,054 | 5.3% | 50.1% |
| 27514 | Chapel Hill | 32,612 | $94,167 | $628,700 | $1,491 | 2.2% | 81.8% |
| 27516 | Chapel Hill | 46,372 | $100,788 | $508,400 | $1,446 | 7.2% | 77.6% |
| 27517 | Chapel Hill | 28,676 | $124,821 | $571,900 | $1,518 | 2.7% | 80.5% |
| 27243 | Efland | 5,506 | $88,681 | $264,200 | $873 | 0.3% | 56.8% |
| 27278 | Hillsborough | 28,546 | $101,821 | $380,000 | $1,294 | 2.8% | 64.7% |