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27243

North Carolina · 5,677 residents · 40.277 sq mi
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ZIP 27243 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $84,348. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $298,600. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents. Among the 6 ZIP codes in Orange County, 27243 ranks 4th by median household income.

$84,348
US average: $82,259
$298,600
US average: $376,019
34.7%
US average: 35.6%
Age, sex & households
Under 18
22.4%
Age 65+
22.4%
42.7%
57.3%
2.65 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.2%(4,380)
Black6.9%(390)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(379)
Asian0.4%(25)
Other8.9%(503)
Diversity Score48.5%(2,751)
Housing
Commute & vehicles
Work & employment
People & community
Affordability & inequality
Within Orange County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST4TH OF 6HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
27231$64,471
27278$105,887
27510$61,837
27514$92,875
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 27243?

ZIP code 27243 has about 5,677 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 27243?

The typical household in ZIP code 27243 earns about $84,348 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 27243 expensive?

In ZIP code 27243, the median home is worth about $298,600, and the typical rent is about $858 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 27243?

About 34.7% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 27243 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27243?

About 4.5% of people in ZIP code 27243 live below the federal poverty line.

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Containing area
Orange County
Other ZIP codes in Orange County
ZIP 27516ZIP 27514ZIP 27278ZIP 27510ZIP 27231ZIP 27599

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