27516 ZIP Code
Chapel Hill, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 27516 |
| City/Town: | Chapel Hill |
| County: | Orange |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 44,697 |
| Median Household Income: | $94,354 |
| Per Capita Income: | $43,973 |
| Total Housing Units: | 18,145 |
| Median Home Value: | $468,600 |
| Land Area: | 93.5 sq miles
242.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.8 sq miles
2.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.9062, -79.1549 |
Population Information (27516 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 44,697 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 21,581 | 48.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 23,116 | 51.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,788 | 4.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,708 | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,169 | 7.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,600 | 8.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 6,190 | 13.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,352 | 9.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,148 | 11.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 6,426 | 14.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,479 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,327 | 5.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,271 | 9.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,845 | 4.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 394 | 0.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (27516 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $468,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,425 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 18,145 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 16,720 | 92.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,425 | 7.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 11,921 | 71.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,799 | 28.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (27516 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 27,242 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 445 | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 676 | 2.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,273 | 8.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,466 | 9.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,632 | 6.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 7,898 | 29.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 11,852 | 43.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 72.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (27516 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $94,354 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $138,185 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $145,326 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $43,973 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (27516 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 23,205 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 21,596 | 93.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,599 | 6.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 13,357 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 14,721 | 68.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 5,076 | 23.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,779 | 8.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 20 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (27516 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 33,042 | 73.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 4,034 | 9.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 225 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 3,771 | 8.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 1 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 680 | 1.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,944 | 6.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,979 | 4.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,075 | 6.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,170 | 2.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 589 | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 58 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,258 | 2.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (27516 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,064 | 6.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 598 | 3.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,207 | 7.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 690 | 4.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,163 | 7.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,358 | 14.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,721 | 10.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,123 | 12.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,829 | 10.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 3,967 | 23.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (27516 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 12,426 | 57.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,185 | 5.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 807 | 3.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 632 | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 562 | 2.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 5,104 | 23.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (27516 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 44 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 515 | 2.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,181 | 5.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 198 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,408 | 6.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 493 | 2.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 501 | 2.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,327 | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 3,760 | 17.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 8,178 | 37.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,364 | 10.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 821 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 806 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (27516 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 14.7% | 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 (27516 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 42,655 | 95.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 38,103 | 85.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,859 | 22.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,994 | 4.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (27516 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 13,649 | 81.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,289 | 25.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,017 | 24.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 562 | 3.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 202 | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 664 | 4.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (27516 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 12,574 | 69.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,561 | 8.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 464 | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 395 | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 571 | 3.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 781 | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,156 | 6.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 643 | 3.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (27516 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 200 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 4,090 | 22.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 3,325 | 18.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,411 | 18.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,291 | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,117 | 11.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,002 | 5.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 780 | 4.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 232 | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 697 | 3.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (27516 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 492 | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 897 | 4.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,523 | 19.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,772 | 37.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 4,864 | 26.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,597 | 8.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (27516 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,936 | 41.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 991 | 5.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 8,307 | 49.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 65 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 14 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 292 | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 14 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 29 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 72 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (27516 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 598 | 3.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,573 | 27.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 7,340 | 43.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 4,209 | 25.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (27516 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 147 | 1.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 123 | 1.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 229 | 1.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 493 | 4.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,484 | 12.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 4,219 | 35.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 4,746 | 39.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 480 | 4.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (27516 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,444 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $726 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,425 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.69 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.26 | 2.38 |
Households (27516 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 16,720 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 8,777 | 52.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 4,037 | 24.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,786 | 16.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,322 | 25.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,155 | 30.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,500 | 26.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.57 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.06 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (27516 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,495 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,692 | 38.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 9,261 | 52.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 227 | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,130 | 6.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 7,917 | 45.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (27516 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 15,782 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 424 | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 538 | 3.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,558 | 28.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,793 | 17.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 7,469 | 47.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (27516 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 35,071 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,496 | 4.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 44,649 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,395 | 7.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 332 | 9.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,560 | 45.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,503 | 44.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (27516 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 37,255 | 83.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 7,112 | 15.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,223 | 31.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 4,440 | 62.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,803 | 25.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 449 | 6.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (27516 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 39,638 | 88.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 822 | 1.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 5,059 | 615.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 5,059 | 615.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 5,059 | 615.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 976 | 118.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 189 | 23.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 36 | 4.4% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 962 | 117.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 180 | 21.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (27516 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 42,909 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 36,850 | 85.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 6,059 | 14.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,009 | 4.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,679 | 3.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 2,145 | 5.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 226 | 0.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (27516 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 16,720 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 16,353 | 97.8% | 89.4% |
Chapel Hill, NC27516