27215 ZIP Code
Burlington, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 27215 |
| City/Town: | Burlington |
| County: | Alamance |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 45,982 |
| Median Household Income: | $63,844 |
| Per Capita Income: | $40,916 |
| Total Housing Units: | 21,284 |
| Median Home Value: | $217,500 |
| Land Area: | 63.1 sq miles
163.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.9 sq miles
4.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 36.0191, -79.5137 |
Population Information (27215 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 45,982 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 22,032 | 47.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 23,950 | 52.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 41.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,503 | 5.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,117 | 6.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,323 | 7.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,269 | 4.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,189 | 4.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,734 | 12.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,359 | 11.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,568 | 12.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,545 | 7.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,877 | 6.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 5,147 | 11.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 3,317 | 7.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,034 | 2.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (27215 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $217,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,026 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 21,284 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 19,726 | 92.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,558 | 7.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 12,099 | 61.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 7,627 | 38.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (27215 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 32,581 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,106 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,755 | 5.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,020 | 21.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 7,131 | 21.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 3,947 | 12.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 8,207 | 25.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,415 | 10.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 35.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (27215 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $63,844 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $86,776 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $86,087 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $40,916 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (27215 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 23,514 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 22,619 | 96.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 871 | 3.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 13,084 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 18,380 | 81.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,294 | 14.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 910 | 4.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 35 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (27215 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 31,488 | 68.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 9,180 | 20.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 133 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,262 | 2.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 4 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,340 | 5.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,575 | 3.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,980 | 6.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 4,330 | 9.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,218 | 4.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 343 | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 23 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,746 | 3.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (27215 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 629 | 3.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 878 | 4.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,808 | 9.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,867 | 9.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,233 | 11.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 4,010 | 20.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,356 | 11.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,452 | 17.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,393 | 7.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,100 | 5.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (27215 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 18,387 | 81.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,354 | 6.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 18 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 225 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 156 | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,113 | 9.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (27215 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 113 | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,144 | 5.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 3,324 | 14.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 1,090 | 4.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,429 | 10.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,110 | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 314 | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,311 | 5.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,118 | 9.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 6,314 | 27.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,577 | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 848 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 927 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (27215 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 12.4% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (27215 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 42,731 | 92.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 32,488 | 70.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 17,086 | 37.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,932 | 6.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (27215 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 14,615 | 74.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 6,846 | 34.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 5,395 | 27.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 586 | 3.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 517 | 2.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,013 | 10.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (27215 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 12,570 | 59.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,246 | 5.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 602 | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,187 | 5.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,878 | 8.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,466 | 6.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,469 | 6.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 866 | 4.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (27215 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 207 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,242 | 10.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 3,487 | 16.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,624 | 12.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,474 | 11.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,840 | 13.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,938 | 9.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,607 | 12.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,340 | 6.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,525 | 7.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (27215 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 463 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,169 | 10.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 6,504 | 30.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 8,583 | 40.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,722 | 12.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 843 | 4.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (27215 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 9,860 | 50.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 766 | 3.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 8,702 | 44.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 160 | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 109 | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 15 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 18 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 96 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (27215 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,158 | 5.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,789 | 34.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,637 | 33.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 5,142 | 26.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (27215 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 590 | 4.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,081 | 8.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,928 | 15.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,862 | 15.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,244 | 26.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,557 | 21.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 770 | 6.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 67 | 0.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (27215 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,443 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $469 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,026 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.45 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.08 | 2.38 |
Households (27215 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 19,726 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 8,543 | 43.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,764 | 14.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,091 | 15.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 6,584 | 33.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,783 | 24.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 6,852 | 34.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.31 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.02 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (27215 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,119 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,088 | 29.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 9,486 | 55.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 453 | 2.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,836 | 10.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,189 | 30.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (27215 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 10,211 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 763 | 7.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 562 | 5.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 5,059 | 49.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,479 | 14.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,348 | 23.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (27215 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 36,056 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,689 | 7.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 45,663 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,552 | 12.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 331 | 6.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,281 | 41.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,940 | 53.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (27215 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 39,465 | 85.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 6,066 | 13.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,501 | 41.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,429 | 56.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,238 | 20.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 136 | 2.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (27215 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 42,409 | 92.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 320 | 0.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,573 | 1116.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,573 | 1116.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,573 | 1116.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 302 | 94.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 130 | 40.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,107 | 658.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 76 | 23.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (27215 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 43,479 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 38,511 | 88.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,968 | 11.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,600 | 8.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 791 | 1.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 557 | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 20 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (27215 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 19,726 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 18,420 | 93.4% | 89.4% |
Burlington, NC27215