27514 ZIP Code
Chapel Hill, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 27514 |
| City/Town: | Chapel Hill |
| County: | Orange |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 32,149 |
| Median Household Income: | $97,511 |
| Per Capita Income: | $18,783 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,166 |
| Median Home Value: | $592,900 |
| Land Area: | 19.6 sq miles
50.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.9666, -79.0521 |
Population Information (27514 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 32,149 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 14,862 | 46.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 17,287 | 53.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 23.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 732 | 2.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 973 | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,528 | 4.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 7,786 | 24.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 5,704 | 17.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,342 | 10.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,726 | 8.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,138 | 9.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,205 | 3.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,292 | 4.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,972 | 6.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,210 | 3.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 541 | 1.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (27514 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $592,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,411 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,166 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,867 | 88.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,299 | 11.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,137 | 52.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,730 | 47.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (27514 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 15,426 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 186 | 1.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 175 | 1.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 956 | 6.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,125 | 7.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 504 | 3.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,612 | 29.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 7,868 | 51.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 97.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 80.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (27514 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $97,511 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $157,424 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $174,821 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $18,783 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (27514 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 14,949 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 14,597 | 97.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 347 | 2.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 13,538 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,199 | 69.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,711 | 25.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 675 | 4.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (27514 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 21,699 | 67.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,871 | 8.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 45 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 5,056 | 15.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 666 | 2.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,812 | 5.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,176 | 3.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,142 | 6.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 722 | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 232 | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 123 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,065 | 3.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (27514 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,135 | 11.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 149 | 1.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 489 | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 553 | 5.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 636 | 6.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,232 | 12.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 852 | 8.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,179 | 11.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,015 | 10.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,627 | 26.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (27514 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,161 | 42.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 896 | 6.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,170 | 8.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 979 | 6.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 453 | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 3,940 | 27.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 18.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (27514 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 20 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 214 | 1.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 763 | 5.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 107 | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,051 | 7.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 231 | 1.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 342 | 2.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 558 | 3.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,653 | 18.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,646 | 38.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,067 | 14.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 570 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 375 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (27514 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 15.8% | 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 (27514 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 30,840 | 95.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 28,568 | 88.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,071 | 15.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,176 | 3.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (27514 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,982 | 80.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,273 | 23.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,145 | 21.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 230 | 2.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 85 | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 304 | 3.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (27514 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,998 | 44.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,014 | 9.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 244 | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 428 | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,076 | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,238 | 11.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,007 | 18.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 161 | 1.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (27514 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 104 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,149 | 10.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,239 | 11.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,826 | 16.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,319 | 20.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,131 | 19.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 973 | 8.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 667 | 6.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 306 | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 452 | 4.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (27514 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 503 | 4.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,609 | 14.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,494 | 31.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,107 | 18.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,200 | 19.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,253 | 11.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (27514 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,658 | 37.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 284 | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,731 | 58.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 43 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 63 | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 25 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 51 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (27514 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 670 | 6.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,529 | 35.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,026 | 40.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,642 | 16.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (27514 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 121 | 2.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 51 | 1.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 49 | 1.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 197 | 3.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 325 | 6.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,200 | 23.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,583 | 50.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 611 | 11.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (27514 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,929 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $970 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,411 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.61 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.02 | 2.38 |
Households (27514 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,867 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,423 | 44.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,873 | 19.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,746 | 17.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,098 | 31.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,508 | 25.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,486 | 25.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.33 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.97 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (27514 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,074 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 7,567 | 57.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,720 | 36.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 190 | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 498 | 3.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 9,253 | 70.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (27514 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 17,217 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 280 | 1.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 259 | 1.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,914 | 11.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,577 | 9.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 13,187 | 76.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (27514 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 27,610 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 785 | 2.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 32,016 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,800 | 5.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 113 | 6.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 844 | 46.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 843 | 46.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (27514 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 23,073 | 71.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 8,948 | 27.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,971 | 22.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 6,148 | 68.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,723 | 19.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 829 | 9.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (27514 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 27,091 | 84.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 423 | 1.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 5,058 | 1195.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 5,058 | 1195.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 5,058 | 1195.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 708 | 167.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 465 | 109.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 624 | 147.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 116 | 27.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (27514 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 31,417 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 24,967 | 79.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 6,450 | 20.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,648 | 5.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,304 | 4.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 3,073 | 9.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 425 | 1.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (27514 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,867 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,775 | 99.1% | 89.4% |
Chapel Hill, NC27514