Mebane, NC · standard

ZIP Code 27302

Alamance County, North Carolina — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

26,412
87/sq mi
$79,819
Median income
$312,400
Median home value
35.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Mebane pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 38%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 32%
home value, US ZIPs
87
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27302 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 27302 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 302.5 square miles in Mebane, Alamance County, North Carolina. The area is home to 26,412 residents, producing a population density of 87 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 27302 against North Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 27302 sits at $79,819 (15% above the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $40,527. The poverty rate stands at 7.5% and the unemployment rate at 3.8%. On housing, the median home value is $312,400 (20% above the state average) with median rent at $1,199 per month, and 69.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 27302 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 35.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Alamance County, so you can benchmark 27302 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 27302

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27302.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 27302, Mebane, NC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

26,412

Population

302.5

Area (sq mi)

87

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 27302?

41.0

Median Age

47.1%

Male

52.9%

Female

8.3%

Foreign-Born

White 63.0%
African American 16.9%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%

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?

$79,819

Median Household Income

+15% vs state

$40,527

Per Capita Income

7.5%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

28.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 27302 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$79,819 Top 38% higher than 62% 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 60.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.0%

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

What does housing look like?

15,733

Total Housing Units

14,223

Occupied Units

1,510

Vacant Units

2.48

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.4%
Renter 30.6%

$312,400

Median Home Value

+20% vs state

$1,199

Median Rent

1998

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+8.4%

YoY Change (2024)

251

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+151%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 27302 have increased 8.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +151% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.3% 155
2021 +12.9% 175
2022 +21.1% 212
2023 +9.4% 232
2024 +8.4% 251

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 700 business establishments in ZIP 27302, employing approximately 14,254 people with a combined annual payroll of $790,502,000.

700

Businesses

14,254

Employees

$790.5M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 153 21.9%
Construction 74 10.6%
Accommodation and food services 72 10.3%
Other services (except public administration) 62 8.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 50 7.1%
Health care and social assistance 46 6.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 39 5.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 38 5.4%
Manufacturing 37 5.3%
Transportation and warehousing 35 5.0%
Wholesale trade 31 4.4%
Finance and insurance 24 3.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 12 1.7%
Information 11 1.6%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 0.7%
Utilities 4 0.6%
Educational services 4 0.6%

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 27302 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 27302 ranks #2 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 27302 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 27302 ranks #2 of 5 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
27243 Efland, NC 4,337 5.8 mi
27231 Cedar Grove, NC 2,148 6.8 mi
27258 Haw River, NC 6,006 8.0 mi
27217 Burlington, NC 36,954 7.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 27302 in?
ZIP code 27302 (Mebane) 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 27302?
ZIP code 27302 in Mebane, NC has a population of 26,412 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27302?
The median household income in ZIP 27302 is $79,819, which is 5% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27302?
The median home value in ZIP 27302 is $312,400, which is 12% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27302?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27302 is White at 63.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27302?
ZIP code 27302 has 700 business establishments employing approximately 14,254 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27302?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27302 are: Retail trade (153), Construction (74), Accommodation and food services (72). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27302?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27302 increased by 8.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 151%. 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 27302?
In ZIP code 27302, 60.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.0% 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 27302?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27302 is 28.5 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 27302?
In ZIP code 27302, approximately 69.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27302?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27302 is 7.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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