27517 ZIP Code
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 27517 |
| City/Town: | Chapel Hill |
| County: | Orange |
| State: | North Carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 27,761 |
| Median Household Income: | $117,757 |
| Per Capita Income: | $57,664 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,543 |
| Median Home Value: | $539,500 |
| Land Area: | sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.8800, -79.0200 |
Population Information (27517 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 27,761 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 14,001 | 50.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 13,760 | 49.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 43.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,302 | 4.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,469 | 5.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,760 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,378 | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,501 | 5.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,553 | 12.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,429 | 12.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,891 | 10.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,949 | 7.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,743 | 6.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,768 | 13.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,995 | 7.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,023 | 3.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (27517 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $539,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,415 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,543 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,740 | 93.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 803 | 6.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,857 | 66.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,883 | 33.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (27517 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 20,351 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 537 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 638 | 3.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,472 | 7.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,634 | 8.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 918 | 4.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,913 | 34.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 8,239 | 40.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 74.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (27517 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $117,757 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $174,708 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $157,735 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $57,664 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (27517 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 13,754 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 13,366 | 97.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 381 | 2.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,137 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 9,935 | 74.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,644 | 19.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 769 | 5.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 18 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (27517 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 20,260 | 73.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,388 | 8.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 28 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,574 | 5.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,856 | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,655 | 6.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,427 | 8.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,732 | 9.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,039 | 3.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 118 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 10 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,565 | 5.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (27517 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 413 | 3.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 212 | 1.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 413 | 3.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 517 | 4.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 784 | 6.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,541 | 13.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,227 | 10.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,070 | 17.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,294 | 11.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 3,269 | 27.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (27517 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,782 | 58.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,410 | 10.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 277 | 2.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 145 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 213 | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 3,304 | 24.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (27517 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 38 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 659 | 4.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 986 | 7.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 196 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 676 | 5.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 280 | 2.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 314 | 2.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,063 | 8.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,729 | 20.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,063 | 37.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 703 | 5.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 527 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 132 | 1.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (27517 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 4.9% | 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 (27517 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 25,237 | 90.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 21,522 | 77.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,626 | 31.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,340 | 8.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (27517 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,695 | 74.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,774 | 32.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,636 | 31.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 285 | 2.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 121 | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 387 | 3.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (27517 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,316 | 58.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,391 | 11.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 291 | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 379 | 3.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 897 | 7.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,149 | 9.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 800 | 6.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 320 | 2.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (27517 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 142 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,168 | 17.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 3,290 | 26.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,478 | 19.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,486 | 11.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 828 | 6.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,149 | 9.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 611 | 4.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 244 | 1.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 147 | 1.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (27517 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 214 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,183 | 9.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,582 | 28.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,359 | 26.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,769 | 22.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,436 | 11.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (27517 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,799 | 49.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 331 | 2.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,508 | 46.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 14 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 33 | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 30 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 25 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (27517 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 419 | 3.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,068 | 34.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,327 | 45.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,926 | 16.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (27517 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 35 | 0.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 211 | 2.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 124 | 1.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 321 | 4.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 679 | 8.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,172 | 27.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 3,497 | 44.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 818 | 10.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (27517 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,480 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $795 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,415 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.46 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.10 | 2.38 |
Households (27517 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,740 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,539 | 55.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,371 | 20.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,944 | 16.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,836 | 24.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,918 | 24.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,266 | 36.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.34 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.92 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (27517 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,259 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,293 | 29.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,770 | 60.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 323 | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 677 | 6.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,004 | 26.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (27517 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,338 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 340 | 5.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 373 | 5.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,584 | 40.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,084 | 17.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,957 | 30.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (27517 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 22,371 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,358 | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 27,577 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,672 | 9.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 72 | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 722 | 27.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,878 | 70.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (27517 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 23,698 | 85.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,998 | 14.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,169 | 29.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,405 | 60.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,090 | 27.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 424 | 10.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (27517 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 23,463 | 84.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 403 | 1.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,298 | 1066.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,298 | 1066.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,298 | 1066.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 625 | 155.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 527 | 130.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 45 | 11.2% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,483 | 368.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 184 | 45.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (27517 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 26,459 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 21,330 | 80.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,129 | 19.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,422 | 9.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,587 | 6.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,011 | 3.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 109 | 0.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (27517 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,740 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 11,602 | 98.8% | 89.4% |
Chapel Hill, NC27517