PlainZIP

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
$68,825
Median income
$259,900
Median home value
37.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $40,851. Local economic indicators show a 9.5% poverty rate alongside 3.4% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $259,900 (0% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,161 monthly, and 59.7% of units 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. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Alamance County, so you can benchmark 27215 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 27215?

42.0

Median Age

47.8%

Male

52.2%

Female

9.2%

Foreign-Born

White 63.7%
African American 20.9%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%

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

$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

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 58.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

21,908

Total Housing Units

20,383

Occupied Units

1,525

Vacant Units

2.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 59.7%
Renter 40.3%

$259,900

Median Home Value

+0% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27215 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 27215 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
27201 Alamance, NC 63 0.3 mi
27377 Whitsett, NC 7,104 6.4 mi
27349 Snow Camp, NC 5,511 10.1 mi
27253 Graham, NC 29,827 9.4 mi
27249 Gibsonville, NC 12,486 10.1 mi
27298 Liberty, NC 10,336 11.0 mi
27283 Julian, NC 3,141 10.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Alamance County

27217 standard
Burlington, NC
Pop: 36,954
27253 standard
Graham, NC
Pop: 29,827
27302 standard
Mebane, NC
Pop: 26,412
27244 standard
Elon, NC
Pop: 14,173
27258 standard
Haw River, NC
Pop: 6,006
27349 standard
Snow Camp, NC
Pop: 5,511

Related Areas

Alamance County Burlington, NC North Carolina

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.