City

Hillsborough, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Orange County  ·  North Carolina

👥28,546Population
💰$101,821Median HH Income▲ 33% above avg
🎂44.9Median Age
🏠$380,000Median Home Value▲ 36% above avg
🎓64.7%College Grads▲ 67% above avg
📊2.8%Unemployment▼ 43% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.1% Female 51.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 70.5%Hispanic: 12.1%Black: 9.8%Asian: 3%Other: 4.1%Race
White70.5%
Hispanic12.1%
Black9.8%
Asian3.0%
Other4.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
6%
25–44
23%
45–64
31%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty7.2% ▼ 28% below avg
College Grads64.7% ▲ 67% above avg
Unemployment2.8% ▼ 43% below avg
No HS Diploma471 (2.5%)
HS Graduate2,687 (14.5%)
Some College1,428 (7.7%)
Associates1,960 (10.6%)
Bachelors1,820 (9.8%)
Graduate Degree10,168 (54.9%)

Education

No HS: 2.5%HS Grad: 14.5%Some College: 7.7%Associates: 10.6%Bachelors: 9.8%Graduate: 54.9%Edu
No HS2.5%
HS Grad14.5%
Some College7.7%
Associates10.6%
Bachelors9.8%
Graduate54.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.3%Renter: 22.7%Tenure
Owner77.3%
Renter22.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
35%
Over $500k
31%

Financials

Median HH Income$101,821 ▲ 33% above avg
Median Home Value$380,000 ▲ 36% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,294/mo
Total Housing Units12,328
Vacant Units824

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
20%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
72%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
25%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
61%
About Hillsborough, NC

Hillsborough is a city in North Carolina, located in Orange County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 28,546 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.9 years.

Economically, Hillsborough is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $101,821 is above the national average. Approximately 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Hillsborough is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $380,000, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,294 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hillsborough is highly educated. 64.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (70.45%).

Hillsborough, NC offers residents above-average earning potential within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Hillsborough
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27278 28,546 $101,821 $380,000 $1,294 2.8% 64.7% 77.3%