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Orange County, NC Demographics & ZIP Codes
Orange County, North Carolina demographics and median household income by ZIP code — 7 ZIP codes — population 128,949 — avg. income $84,226 — avg. home value $406,300. Compare income, housing, and ZIP-level data on US5.
Population
128,949
Median household income (avg.)
$84,226
112% of U.S. median
Average home value
$406,300
117% of U.S. median
Average rent
$1,082
93% of U.S. median
Orange County demographics
Orange County, North Carolina covers 7 ZIP codes, with a combined ZIP-area population of about 128,949.
Median household income in Orange County
The average median household income across ZIP codes in Orange County, North Carolina is about $84,226 — about 27% above the NC ZIP average ($66,474), and about 12% above the U.S. median ($75,149).
Among ZIPs with income data, 27278 (Hillsborough) is near the top at about $101,821, while 27231 is near the bottom at about $57,159.
Housing in Orange County
For housing in Orange County, North Carolina, the average median home value is about $406,300 and the average median rent is about $1,082.
The most populous ZIP is 27516 (Chapel Hill) with about 46,372 residents. Use the table below to compare ZIP codes across the county.
ZIP codes in Orange County
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| ZIP | City | County | State | Population ↓ | Income | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27516 | Chapel Hill | Orange County | NC | 46,372 | $100,788 | $508,400 |
| 27514 | Chapel Hill | Orange County | NC | 32,612 | $94,167 | $628,700 |
| 27278 | Hillsborough | Orange County | NC | 28,546 | $101,821 | $380,000 |
| 27510 | Carrboro | Orange County | NC | 13,739 | $62,737 | $439,200 |
| 27243 | Efland | Orange County | NC | 5,506 | $88,681 | $264,200 |
| 27231 | — | Orange County | NC | 2,174 | $57,159 | $217,300 |
| 27599 | Chapel Hill | Orange County | NC | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What are the demographics of Orange County?
Orange County, North Carolina has a combined ZIP-area population of about 128,949 across 7 ZIP codes. Browse the ZIP table for population, income, and housing by code.
What is the median household income in Orange County?
The average median household income across ZIP codes in Orange County, North Carolina is about $84,226, about 27% above the state ZIP average ($66,474), and about 12% above the U.S. median ($75,149). Average median home value is about $406,300. Among ZIPs with data, 27278 (Hillsborough) is near the top ($101,821) and 27231 is near the bottom ($57,159).
How many ZIP codes are in Orange County?
Orange County, North Carolina includes 7 ZIP codes on US5. Each row links to demographics, median income, and housing for that code.
Where can I find ZIP code demographics for Orange County?
This page lists ZIP codes in Orange County, North Carolina with population, median household income, and home value. Select a ZIP for a full demographics profile.