Burlington, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27215
Alamance County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 38,807
- 241/sq mi High-density area
- $68,825
- Median income Near-median income area
- $259,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 37.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Burlington pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 45th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 41%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 241
- people per sq mi
- 60%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27215 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 27215 (Burlington, NC) rose +4.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 198.4 in 2023 to 206.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 27215 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina, with 38,807 residents across 161.2 square miles, a density of 241 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27215 reports a modest median household income of $68,825 (0% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,851. The poverty rate is 9.5%, with unemployment at 3.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $259,900 (0% above the average North Carolina ZIP) and median rent is $1,161; 59.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Alamance County, so 27215 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 27215
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Burlington, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27215.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
282 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
234 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
207 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
132 establishments
- Construction
Construction
113 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 27215, Burlington, NC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
38,807
Population
161.2
Area (sq mi)
241
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27215?
42.0
Median Age
47.8%
Male
52.2%
Female
9.2%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$68,825
Median Household Income
-0% vs state ZIP avg
$40,851
Per Capita Income
9.5%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
23.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 27215 ranks nationally
Burlington, NC household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$68,825 45th percentile higher than 45% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
21,908housing units
21,908
Total Housing Units
20,383
Occupied Units
1,525
Vacant Units
2.29
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$259,900
Median Home Value
+0% vs state ZIP avg
$1,161
Median Rent
1984
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+4.2%
YoY Change (2024)
207
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+107%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 27215 have increased 4.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +107% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.0% | 127 |
| 2021 | +14.8% | 146 |
| 2022 | +19.4% | 174 |
| 2023 | +13.8% | 198 |
| 2024 | +4.2% | 207 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,568 business establishments in ZIP 27215, employing approximately 31,351 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,581,261,000.
1,568
Businesses
31,351
Employees
$1.6B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 282 | 18.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 234 | 14.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 207 | 13.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 132 | 8.4% |
| Construction | 113 | 7.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 112 | 7.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 92 | 5.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 76 | 4.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 68 | 4.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 67 | 4.3% |
| Manufacturing | 64 | 4.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 30 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 30 | 1.9% |
| Information | 27 | 1.7% |
| Educational services | 18 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 9 | 0.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 27215 vs 27201 →
ZIP 27215 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27215
Burlington (27215)
38,807 residents
- 27253
Graham (27253)
29,827 residents
- 27249 12,486
Gibsonville (27249)
12,486 residents
- 27298 10,336
Liberty (27298)
10,336 residents
- 27377 7,104
Whitsett (27377)
7,104 residents
- 27349 5,511
Snow Camp (27349)
5,511 residents
- 27283 3,141
Julian (27283)
3,141 residents
- 27201 63
Alamance (27201)
63 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27215 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27215 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27283
Julian (27283)
$90,402 median income
- 27377
Whitsett (27377)
$90,181 median income
- 27249
Gibsonville (27249)
$80,880 median income
- 27298
Liberty (27298)
$69,421 median income
- 27215
Burlington (27215)
$68,825 median income
- 27349
Snow Camp (27349)
$68,807 median income
- 27253
Graham (27253)
$62,774 median income
- 27201
Alamance (27201)
$55,250 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 27215 ranks #5 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 27215, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (38,807 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 27215 in?
ZIP code 27215 (Burlington) is located in Alamance County, North Carolina. Alamance County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/alamance-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 27215?
ZIP code 27215 in Burlington, NC has a population of 38,807 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27215?
The median household income in ZIP 27215 is $68,825, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27215?
The median home value in ZIP 27215 is $259,900, which is 7% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27215?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27215 is White at 63.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27215?
ZIP code 27215 has 1,568 business establishments employing approximately 31,351 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27215?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27215 are: Retail trade (282), Health care and social assistance (234), Accommodation and food services (207). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27215?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27215 increased by 4.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 107%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 27215?
In ZIP code 27215, 58.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 27215?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27215 is 23.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 27215?
In ZIP code 27215, approximately 59.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27215?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27215 is 9.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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