27217 ZIP Code
Burlington, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 27217 |
| City/Town: | Burlington |
| County: | Alamance |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 40,036 |
| Median Household Income: | $50,450 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,078 |
| Total Housing Units: | 16,322 |
| Median Home Value: | $142,100 |
| Land Area: | 123.2 sq miles
319.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 3.6 sq miles
9.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 36.1909, -79.3802 |
Population Information (27217 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 40,036 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 19,505 | 48.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 20,531 | 51.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,600 | 6.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,703 | 6.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,538 | 8.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,180 | 7.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,162 | 5.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,248 | 13.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,835 | 12.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,286 | 13.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,550 | 6.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,064 | 5.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,760 | 9.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,490 | 3.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 620 | 1.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (27217 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $142,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $832 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 16,322 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 14,329 | 87.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,993 | 12.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,217 | 64.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,112 | 35.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (27217 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 25,853 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 2,279 | 8.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,488 | 9.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 8,850 | 34.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6,007 | 23.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,363 | 9.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,946 | 11.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 920 | 3.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 81.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 15.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (27217 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $50,450 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $62,077 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $62,235 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,078 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (27217 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 19,213 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 17,871 | 93.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,330 | 6.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 11,255 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 15,230 | 85.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,543 | 8.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,088 | 6.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (27217 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 19,215 | 48.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 12,389 | 30.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 114 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 159 | 0.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 5,760 | 14.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,399 | 6.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 6,887 | 17.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 9,737 | 24.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 6,789 | 17.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 336 | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 169 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,443 | 6.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (27217 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 907 | 6.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 682 | 4.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,532 | 10.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,818 | 12.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,185 | 15.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,653 | 18.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,813 | 12.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,067 | 14.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 497 | 3.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 175 | 1.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (27217 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 14,394 | 80.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,512 | 14.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 25 | 0.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 65 | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 668 | 3.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (27217 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 75 | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,779 | 10.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,673 | 15.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 659 | 3.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,734 | 15.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 979 | 5.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 121 | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 725 | 4.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,483 | 8.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,793 | 21.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,529 | 8.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 934 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 387 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (27217 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 18.8% | 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 (27217 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 34,191 | 85.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 20,829 | 52.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 17,149 | 42.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 5,562 | 13.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (27217 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 11,043 | 77.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,054 | 28.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,755 | 26.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 591 | 4.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 700 | 4.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,031 | 21.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (27217 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 11,543 | 70.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 208 | 1.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 697 | 4.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 574 | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 492 | 3.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 104 | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 48 | 0.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 2,652 | 16.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 4 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (27217 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 60 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,029 | 6.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,754 | 10.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,461 | 15.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,723 | 10.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,256 | 13.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,384 | 14.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,617 | 16.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 747 | 4.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,291 | 7.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (27217 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 88 | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 951 | 5.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,382 | 33.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 8,497 | 52.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,017 | 6.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 387 | 2.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (27217 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,348 | 37.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,080 | 7.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 7,571 | 52.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 116 | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 154 | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 5 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 20 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 35 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (27217 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 866 | 6.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,100 | 28.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,132 | 35.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 4,231 | 29.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (27217 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 1,119 | 12.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,883 | 20.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,911 | 20.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,533 | 16.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,855 | 20.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 557 | 6.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 298 | 3.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 61 | 0.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (27217 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,125 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $391 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $832 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.88 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.52 | 2.38 |
Households (27217 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 14,329 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,225 | 43.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,276 | 15.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,581 | 18.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,587 | 32.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,265 | 36.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,054 | 28.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.75 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.35 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (27217 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,055 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,279 | 41.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,816 | 45.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 601 | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,072 | 7.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,992 | 39.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (27217 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 10,111 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 334 | 3.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 527 | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,852 | 48.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,762 | 27.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,636 | 16.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (27217 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 29,158 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,532 | 5.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 39,753 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,110 | 12.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 173 | 3.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,779 | 54.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,158 | 42.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (27217 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 34,814 | 87.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,904 | 12.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,017 | 41.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,670 | 54.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 297 | 6.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 217 | 4.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (27217 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 35,028 | 87.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 174 | 0.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 5,008 | 2878.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 5,008 | 2878.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 5,008 | 2878.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 98 | 56.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 12 | 6.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 4,648 | 2671.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 57 | 32.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (27217 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 37,436 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 29,256 | 78.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 8,180 | 21.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 7,831 | 20.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 94 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 193 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 62 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (27217 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 14,329 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 13,305 | 92.9% | 89.4% |
Burlington, NC27217