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27231

North Carolina · 2,331 residents · 35.1 sq mi
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ZIP 27231 is home to 2,331 people in Orange County. At a median age of 46.0, this is an older place than the country as a whole. Owners hold 83% of the housing stock. Median rent is $690 a month. Households here earn about 28% less than in Orange County as a whole. 5% of people in this ZIP code were born outside the United States. Among the 6 ZIP codes in Orange County, 27231 ranks 5th by median household income.

$64,471
US average: $82,259
$36,841
US average: $44,673
$248,900
US average: $376,019
31.9%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
35.1 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
17.8%
Age 65+
27.8%
48.1%
51.9%
2.33 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic73%(1,701)
Black15.1%(353)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(96)
Asian1.5%(36)
Other6.2%(145)
55
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
3.9
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within Orange County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST5TH OF 6HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
27243$84,348
27278$105,887
27510$61,837
27514$92,875
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 27231?

ZIP code 27231 has about 2,331 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 27231?

The typical household in ZIP code 27231 earns about $64,471 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 27231 expensive?

In ZIP code 27231, the median home is worth about $248,900, and the typical rent is about $690 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 27231?

About 31.9% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 27231 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27231?

About 12.6% of people in ZIP code 27231 live below the federal poverty line.

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Orange County

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024