City

Mebane, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Alamance County  ·  North Carolina

👥34,222Population
💰$81,875Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂40.1Median Age
🏠$275,400Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓45.3%College Grads▲ 17% above avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 39% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.6% Female 52.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 63.1%Hispanic: 9.6%Black: 17.9%Asian: 2.7%Other: 5.5%Race
White63.1%
Hispanic9.6%
Black17.9%
Asian2.7%
Other5.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
29%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.48
Below Poverty7.2% ▼ 28% below avg
College Grads45.3% ▲ 17% above avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 39% below avg
No HS Diploma295 (1.3%)
HS Graduate5,980 (26.5%)
Some College2,644 (11.7%)
Associates3,435 (15.2%)
Bachelors2,143 (9.5%)
Graduate Degree8,104 (35.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 26.5%Some College: 11.7%Associates: 15.2%Bachelors: 9.5%Graduate: 35.9%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad26.5%
Some College11.7%
Associates15.2%
Bachelors9.5%
Graduate35.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.5%Renter: 30.5%Tenure
Owner69.5%
Renter30.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
33%
$300k–$500k
34%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$81,875 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$275,400 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,130/mo
Total Housing Units14,997
Vacant Units1,258

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
61%
About Mebane, NC

Mebane is a city in North Carolina, located in Alamance County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 34,222 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.1 years.

Economically, Mebane is a middle-income community. The median household income of $81,875 is near the national average. Approximately 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Mebane is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $275,400, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,130 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mebane is well-educated. 45.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (63.07%).

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

ZIP Codes in Mebane
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27302 34,222 $81,875 $275,400 $1,130 3.0% 45.3% 69.5%