27312 ZIP Code
Pittsboro, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 27312 |
| City/Town: | Pittsboro |
| County: | Chatham |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 22,972 |
| Median Household Income: | $95,064 |
| Per Capita Income: | $47,004 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,785 |
| Median Home Value: | $392,500 |
| Land Area: | 170.9 sq miles
442.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 7.2 sq miles
18.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.7562, -79.1966 |
Population Information (27312 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 22,972 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,584 | 46.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,388 | 53.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 50.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,149 | 5.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 593 | 2.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,297 | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,075 | 4.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,273 | 5.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,297 | 10.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,342 | 10.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,868 | 12.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,624 | 7.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,387 | 10.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,292 | 14.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,873 | 8.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 902 | 3.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (27312 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $392,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $946 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,785 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,871 | 91.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 914 | 8.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,954 | 80.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,917 | 19.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (27312 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 17,585 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 518 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 496 | 2.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,643 | 15.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,597 | 14.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,964 | 11.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,115 | 29.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,252 | 24.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 53.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (27312 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $95,064 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $122,509 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $115,859 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $47,004 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (27312 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 11,594 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 11,241 | 97.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 338 | 2.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,243 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,297 | 73.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,302 | 20.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 642 | 5.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (27312 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 18,539 | 80.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,484 | 10.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 4 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 255 | 1.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 673 | 2.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,017 | 4.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,408 | 6.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,473 | 6.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 663 | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 60 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 193 | 0.8% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 557 | 2.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (27312 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 203 | 2.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 365 | 3.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 688 | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 659 | 6.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,081 | 11.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,306 | 13.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 960 | 9.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,854 | 18.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,031 | 10.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,724 | 17.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (27312 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,592 | 67.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 835 | 7.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 34 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 159 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 133 | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,295 | 20.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 28.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (27312 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 114 | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 723 | 6.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,227 | 10.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 182 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 768 | 6.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 161 | 1.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 122 | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 531 | 4.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,253 | 20.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,280 | 29.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,163 | 10.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 418 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 299 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (27312 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.4% | 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 (27312 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 21,930 | 95.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 18,693 | 81.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,077 | 35.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 790 | 3.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (27312 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,753 | 68.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,156 | 42.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,560 | 36.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 206 | 2.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 37 | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 488 | 4.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (27312 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,126 | 75.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 510 | 4.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 273 | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 292 | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 191 | 1.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 51 | 0.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 320 | 3.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,022 | 9.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (27312 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 94 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,733 | 16.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,468 | 22.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,289 | 21.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,570 | 14.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,021 | 9.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 747 | 6.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 372 | 3.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 22 | 0.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 469 | 4.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (27312 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 70 | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 506 | 4.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,214 | 20.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,949 | 55.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,681 | 15.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 365 | 3.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (27312 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,632 | 26.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,390 | 14.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,396 | 54.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 56 | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 245 | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 57 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 28 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 67 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (27312 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 326 | 3.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,656 | 26.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,156 | 42.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,733 | 27.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (27312 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 234 | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 487 | 6.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 314 | 3.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 164 | 2.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,302 | 16.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,798 | 35.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,434 | 30.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 221 | 2.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (27312 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,950 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $598 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $946 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.32 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.21 | 2.38 |
Households (27312 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,871 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,398 | 54.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,589 | 16.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,254 | 12.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,664 | 27.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,321 | 23.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,318 | 43.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.30 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.80 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (27312 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,189 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,015 | 21.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,040 | 65.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 277 | 3.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 730 | 7.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,452 | 26.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (27312 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,933 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 322 | 8.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 62 | 1.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,561 | 39.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,025 | 26.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 963 | 24.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (27312 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 19,150 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,345 | 7.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 22,720 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,964 | 13.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 159 | 5.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,284 | 43.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,521 | 51.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (27312 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 20,585 | 89.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,187 | 9.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 572 | 26.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,533 | 70.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 407 | 18.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 82 | 3.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (27312 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 21,327 | 92.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 195 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,645 | 843.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,645 | 843.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,645 | 843.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 408 | 209.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 30 | 15.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 878 | 450.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 33 | 16.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (27312 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 21,823 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 20,227 | 92.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,596 | 7.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,194 | 5.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 260 | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 107 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 35 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (27312 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,871 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,113 | 92.3% | 89.4% |
Pittsboro, NC27312