Cedar Grove, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27231
Orange County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,148
- 23/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $64,471
- Median income Near-median income area
- $248,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 31.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Cedar Grove pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 37th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 43%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 23
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27231 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 27231 covers 94.2 square miles in Cedar Grove, Orange County, North Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,148 residents on file, a density of 23 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27231 reports a modest median household income of $64,471 (7% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,841. The poverty rate is 12.6%, with unemployment at 4.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $248,900 (4% below the average North Carolina ZIP) and median rent is $690; 83.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Orange County, so 27231 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 27231
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cedar Grove, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27231.
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 3
Professional, scientific, and technical services
3 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 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 27231, Cedar Grove, 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
2,148
Population
94.2
Area (sq mi)
23
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27231?
46.0
Median Age
48.1%
Male
51.9%
Female
4.5%
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?
$64,471
Median Household Income
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$36,841
Per Capita Income
12.6%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
28.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 27231 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Cedar Grove, NC household income vs. every North Carolina ZIP code
Median household income among 749 reporting North Carolina ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$64,471 Top 50% higher than 50% of 749 North Carolina ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,093housing units
1,093
Total Housing Units
991
Occupied Units
102
Vacant Units
2.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$248,900
Median Home Value
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$690
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
+11.9%
YoY Change (2022)
197
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+97%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 27231 have increased 11.9% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +97% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +15.5% | 151 |
| 2019 | -0.8% | 149 |
| 2020 | +5.3% | 157 |
| 2021 | +11.8% | 176 |
| 2022 | +11.9% | 197 |
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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 30 business establishments in ZIP 27231, employing approximately 80 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,763,000.
30
Businesses
80
Employees
$2.8M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 9 | 30.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 16.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 10.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 10.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 27231 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27302
Mebane (27302)
26,412 residents
- 27278
Hillsborough (27278)
24,286 residents
- 27243 4,337
Efland (27243)
4,337 residents
- 27541 3,770
Hurdle Mills (27541)
3,770 residents
- 27231 2,148
Cedar Grove (27231)
2,148 residents
- 27314 1,051
Prospect Hill (27314)
1,051 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27231 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27231 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27278
Hillsborough (27278)
$105,887 median income
- 27243
Efland (27243)
$84,348 median income
- 27302
Mebane (27302)
$79,819 median income
- 27541
Hurdle Mills (27541)
$75,305 median income
- 27231
Cedar Grove (27231)
$64,471 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 27231 ranks #5 of 5 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 27231, 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 (2,148 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 27231 in?
ZIP code 27231 (Cedar Grove) is located in Orange County, North Carolina. Orange County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/orange-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 27231?
ZIP code 27231 in Cedar Grove, NC has a population of 2,148 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27231?
The median household income in ZIP 27231 is $64,471, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27231?
The median home value in ZIP 27231 is $248,900, which is 11% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27231?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27231 is White at 73.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27231?
ZIP code 27231 has 30 business establishments employing approximately 80 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27231?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27231 are: Construction (9), Other services (except public administration) (5), Professional, scientific, and technical services (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27231?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27231 increased by 11.9% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 97%. 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 27231?
In ZIP code 27231, 57.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.9% 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 27231?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27231 is 28.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 27231?
In ZIP code 27231, approximately 83.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27231?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27231 is 12.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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