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27243

North Carolina · 5,677 residents · 40.3 sq mi
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With 5,677 people, ZIP 27243 is a ZIP code in Orange County. Owners hold 93% of the housing stock. The median age is 45.0, about 6 years above the US median. Poverty is uncommon here, at 4.5% of residents. Median rent is $858 a month. 6% of residents were born outside the United States. Among the 6 ZIP codes in Orange County, 27243 ranks 4th by median household income.

$84,348
US average: $82,259
$40,444
US average: $44,673
$298,600
US average: $376,019
34.7%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
40.3 sq mi
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)
48
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
3.5
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
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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Orange County

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