27244 ZIP Code
Elon, North carolina
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 27244 |
| City/Town: | Elon |
| County: | Alamance |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 16,092 |
| Median Household Income: | $65,747 |
| Per Capita Income: | $21,063 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,628 |
| Median Home Value: | $235,500 |
| Land Area: | 53.8 sq miles
139.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.7 sq miles
1.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 36.2158, -79.4866 |
Population Information (27244 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 16,092 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,731 | 48.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 8,361 | 52.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 26.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 459 | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 358 | 2.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 887 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,761 | 17.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,447 | 21.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 826 | 5.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,510 | 9.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,570 | 9.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,026 | 6.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,046 | 6.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,052 | 6.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 663 | 4.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 487 | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (27244 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $235,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $966 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,628 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,921 | 87.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 707 | 12.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,682 | 74.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,239 | 25.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (27244 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 8,180 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 220 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 548 | 6.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,084 | 25.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,541 | 18.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 961 | 11.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,629 | 19.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,197 | 14.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 34.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (27244 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $65,747 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $92,269 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $99,583 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $21,063 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (27244 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,254 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,897 | 95.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 346 | 4.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,975 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,576 | 80.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 834 | 12.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 479 | 6.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (27244 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 13,192 | 82.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,808 | 11.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 440 | 2.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 118 | 0.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 534 | 3.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 261 | 1.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 657 | 4.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 383 | 2.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 49 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 15 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 210 | 1.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (27244 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 311 | 6.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 220 | 4.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 486 | 9.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 454 | 9.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 482 | 9.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 789 | 16.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 512 | 10.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 706 | 14.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 649 | 13.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 312 | 6.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (27244 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,975 | 72.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 378 | 5.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 445 | 6.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 11 | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 810 | 11.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (27244 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 20 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 391 | 5.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 848 | 12.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 129 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 772 | 11.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 250 | 3.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 134 | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 351 | 5.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 380 | 5.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,751 | 25.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,234 | 17.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 376 | 5.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 261 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (27244 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 17.9% | 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 (27244 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 14,938 | 92.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 12,865 | 79.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,116 | 25.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,033 | 6.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (27244 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,572 | 72.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,745 | 35.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,120 | 22.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 150 | 3.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 73 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 264 | 5.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (27244 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,039 | 71.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 199 | 3.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 90 | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 152 | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 161 | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 65 | 1.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 186 | 3.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 736 | 13.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (27244 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 819 | 14.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,221 | 21.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 930 | 16.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 875 | 15.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 782 | 13.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 189 | 3.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 431 | 7.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 161 | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 220 | 3.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (27244 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 29 | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 187 | 3.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 795 | 14.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,907 | 51.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,527 | 27.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 183 | 3.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (27244 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,859 | 37.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 413 | 8.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,414 | 49.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 71 | 1.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 81 | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 8 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 74 | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 1 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (27244 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 200 | 4.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 877 | 17.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,025 | 41.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,819 | 37.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (27244 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 222 | 6.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 236 | 6.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 451 | 12.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 589 | 16.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 863 | 23.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,113 | 30.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 119 | 3.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 89 | 2.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (27244 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,488 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $451 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $966 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.56 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.54 | 2.38 |
Households (27244 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,921 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,578 | 52.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,029 | 20.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 964 | 19.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,232 | 25.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,370 | 27.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,586 | 32.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.56 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.98 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (27244 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,897 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,353 | 48.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,821 | 40.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 280 | 4.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 391 | 5.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,955 | 57.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (27244 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,276 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 127 | 1.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 59 | 0.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,143 | 15.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 763 | 10.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 5,184 | 71.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (27244 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 13,770 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 774 | 5.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 15,971 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,823 | 11.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 71 | 3.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 894 | 49.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 858 | 47.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (27244 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 12,455 | 77.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,608 | 22.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 838 | 23.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,698 | 74.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,960 | 54.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 72 | 2.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (27244 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 15,497 | 96.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 109 | 0.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 595 | 545.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 595 | 545.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 595 | 545.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 186 | 170.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 12 | 11.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 9 | 8.3% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 88 | 80.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 25 | 22.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (27244 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,633 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 14,786 | 94.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 847 | 5.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 414 | 2.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 300 | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 133 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (27244 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,921 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,574 | 92.9% | 89.4% |
Elon, NC27244