27217 ZIP Code – Burlington, North Carolina
27217 is a large ZIP code in Burlington, North Carolina, part of Alamance County with a population of approximately 40,036 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $50,450, which is below the North Carolina average and below the national figure. At $142,100, median home values run well below the national average, with 60.2% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $832 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 74% single-family (decreasing), 5% apartments (increasing), 7% duplex/multi-family.
At 8.0%, the unemployment rate is well above the national figure. The poverty rate is 21.8%, well above the national average. An estimated 14.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average. At 35.3, the median age is below the national figure. Neighboring ZIP codes include 27244, 27202, 27302.
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ZIP 27217 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 27217 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 40k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $50k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $142k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $832 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 35.3 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.0% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 21.8% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 14.6% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 27244 – Elon
- 27202 – Altamahaw
- 27302 – Mebane
- 27249 – Gibsonville
- 27258 – Haw River
- 27231 – Cedar Grove
- 27201 – Alamance
- 27215 – Burlington
- 27379 – Yanceyville
- 27314 – Prospect Hill
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27244 | ELON | 16,092 | $65,747 |
| 27202 | ALTAMAHAW | 110 | Not provided |
| 27302 | MEBANE | 34,394 | $77,308 |
| 27249 | GIBSONVILLE | 12,643 | $77,153 |
| 27258 | HAW RIVER | 7,319 | $70,893 |