City

Oak Ridge, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Guilford County  ·  North Carolina

👥8,573Population
💰$149,743Median HH Income▲ 96% above avg
🎂45.2Median Age
🏠$495,500Median Home Value▲ 78% above avg
🎓59.8%College Grads▲ 54% above avg
📊2.8%Unemployment▼ 42% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.9% Female 51.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 78.2%Hispanic: 5.7%Black: 3.4%Asian: 10.2%Other: 1.8%Race
White78.2%
Hispanic5.7%
Black3.4%
Asian10.2%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
21%
18–24
5%
25–44
19%
45–64
37%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.88
Below Poverty2.6% ▼ 74% below avg
College Grads59.8% ▲ 54% above avg
Unemployment2.8% ▼ 42% below avg
No HS Diploma67 (1.2%)
HS Graduate795 (14%)
Some College451 (7.9%)
Associates977 (17.2%)
Bachelors427 (7.5%)
Graduate Degree2,972 (52.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 14%Some College: 7.9%Associates: 17.2%Bachelors: 7.5%Graduate: 52.2%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad14.0%
Some College7.9%
Associates17.2%
Bachelors7.5%
Graduate52.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 93.5%Renter: 6.5%Tenure
Owner93.5%
Renter6.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
0%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
38%
Over $500k
49%

Financials

Median HH Income$149,743 ▲ 96% above avg
Median Home Value$495,500 ▲ 78% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units3,034
Vacant Units61

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
4%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
35%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
63%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
36%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
50%
30–45 min
33%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
28%
2000+
59%
About Oak Ridge, NC

Oak Ridge is a city in North Carolina, located in Guilford County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,573 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.2 years.

Economically, Oak Ridge is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $149,743 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Oak Ridge is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $495,500, which is significantly above the national average. Homeownership is high at 93.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Oak Ridge is well-educated. 59.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (78.19%).

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

ZIP Codes in Oak Ridge
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27310 8,573 $149,743 $495,500 2.8% 59.8% 93.5%