27516 ZIP Code – Chapel Hill, North Carolina
27516 is a ZIP code serving Chapel Hill, North Carolina in Orange County with a population of approximately 44,697 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $94,354, which is above the North Carolina average and above the national figure. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $468,600, well above the national average, with 70.7% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $1,425 is similarly above the national average. Housing consists of 80% single-family (increasing), 13% apartments (increasing).
Unemployment stands at 7.2%, which is above the U.S. rate. The poverty rate is 15.4%, above the national average. 72.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the U.S. average. Residents have a median age of 35.8, below the U.S. median. Nearby ZIP codes include 27510, 27599, 27514.
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ZIP 27516 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 27516 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 44k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $94k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $468k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,425 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 35.8 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.2% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 15.4% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 72.4% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 27510 – Carrboro
- 27599 – Chapel Hill
- 27514 – Chapel Hill
- 27517 – Chapel Hill
- 27340 – Saxapahaw
- 27312 – Pittsboro
- 27253 – Graham
- 27707 – Durham
- 27243 – Efland
- 27713 – Durham
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27510 | CARRBORO | 14,131 | $61,089 |
| 27599 | CHAPEL HILL | Not provided | Not provided |
| 27514 | CHAPEL HILL | 32,149 | $97,511 |
| 27517 | CHAPEL HILL | 27,761 | $117,757 |
| 27340 | SAXAPAHAW | 40 | Not provided |