27278 ZIP Code
Hillsborough, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 27278 |
| City/Town: | Hillsborough |
| County: | Orange |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 28,048 |
| Median Household Income: | $94,525 |
| Per Capita Income: | $50,390 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,512 |
| Median Home Value: | $355,700 |
| Land Area: | 103.7 sq miles
268.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.0 sq miles
2.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 36.0902, -79.0869 |
Population Information (27278 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 28,048 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 13,622 | 48.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 14,426 | 51.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 47.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,577 | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,443 | 5.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,561 | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,382 | 4.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,244 | 4.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,570 | 9.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,816 | 13.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,677 | 13.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,554 | 9.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,809 | 10.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,801 | 13.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,220 | 4.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 394 | 1.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (27278 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $355,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,198 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,512 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,468 | 91.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,044 | 8.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,001 | 78.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,467 | 21.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (27278 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 20,841 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 772 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 720 | 3.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,489 | 16.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,592 | 12.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,985 | 9.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,098 | 29.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 5,185 | 24.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 54.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (27278 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $94,525 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $135,124 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $117,457 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $50,390 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (27278 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 14,156 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 13,578 | 96.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 564 | 4.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,863 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 9,608 | 70.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,693 | 19.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,277 | 9.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (27278 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 21,197 | 75.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,276 | 11.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 632 | 2.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 587 | 2.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 860 | 3.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,496 | 5.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,651 | 5.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,940 | 10.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,814 | 6.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 194 | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 41 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 891 | 3.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (27278 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 242 | 2.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 380 | 3.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 455 | 4.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 678 | 5.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,182 | 10.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,847 | 16.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,213 | 10.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,224 | 19.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,143 | 10.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,104 | 18.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (27278 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,056 | 66.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 778 | 5.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 130 | 1.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 250 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 415 | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,687 | 19.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (27278 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 91 | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 708 | 5.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 803 | 5.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 242 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,455 | 10.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 203 | 1.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 379 | 2.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 739 | 5.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,056 | 15.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,858 | 35.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 828 | 6.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 529 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 687 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (27278 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 6.8% | 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 (27278 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 25,902 | 92.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 21,193 | 75.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,594 | 30.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,725 | 6.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (27278 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,882 | 77.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,810 | 33.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,330 | 29.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 410 | 3.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 110 | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 744 | 6.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (27278 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,278 | 74.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 832 | 6.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 20 | 0.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 124 | 1.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 419 | 3.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 120 | 1.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 579 | 4.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,140 | 9.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (27278 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 46 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,153 | 17.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,310 | 18.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,022 | 16.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,683 | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,579 | 12.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 735 | 5.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 914 | 7.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 264 | 2.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 806 | 6.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (27278 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 144 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 469 | 3.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,325 | 18.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,318 | 50.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,525 | 20.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 731 | 5.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (27278 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,615 | 31.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,069 | 9.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,400 | 55.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 111 | 1.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 194 | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 21 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 58 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (27278 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 449 | 3.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,134 | 27.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,361 | 38.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,524 | 30.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (27278 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 447 | 5.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 245 | 2.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 605 | 6.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 673 | 7.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,530 | 17.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,355 | 37.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,894 | 21.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 252 | 2.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (27278 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,894 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $557 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,198 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.51 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.03 | 2.38 |
Households (27278 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,468 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,469 | 56.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,080 | 18.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,427 | 12.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,989 | 26.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,017 | 26.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,881 | 33.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.41 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.94 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (27278 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,289 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,059 | 27.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,695 | 59.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 297 | 2.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,189 | 10.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,657 | 23.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (27278 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,410 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 790 | 12.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 247 | 3.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,560 | 39.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,085 | 16.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,728 | 27.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (27278 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 22,438 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,531 | 6.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 27,627 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,805 | 10.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 110 | 3.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,441 | 51.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,254 | 44.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (27278 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 24,645 | 87.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,126 | 11.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,144 | 36.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,924 | 61.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,265 | 40.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 58 | 1.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (27278 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 26,222 | 93.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 613 | 2.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,826 | 297.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,826 | 297.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,826 | 297.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 302 | 49.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 69 | 11.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 25 | 4.1% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,063 | 173.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 25 | 4.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (27278 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 26,471 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 23,554 | 89.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,917 | 11.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,067 | 7.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 382 | 1.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 341 | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 127 | 0.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (27278 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,468 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,896 | 95.0% | 89.4% |
Hillsborough, NC27278