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 Moderate-density area
- $79,819
- Median income Near-median income area
- $312,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 35.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 27302 (Mebane, NC) rose +8.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 231.5 in 2023 to 250.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 27302 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mebane, Alamance County, North Carolina, with 26,412 residents across 302.5 square miles, a density of 87 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27302 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,819 (15% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,527. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.5% and unemployment is 3.8%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $312,400 (20% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while 69.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,199.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Alamance County, so 27302 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 27302
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mebane, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27302.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
153 establishments
- Construction
Construction
74 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
72 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
62 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 50
Professional, scientific, and technical services
50 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 27302, Mebane, 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
26,412
Population
302.5
Area (sq mi)
87
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27302?
41.0
Median Age
47.1%
Male
52.9%
Female
8.3%
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?
$79,819
Median Household Income
+15% vs state ZIP avg
$40,527
Per Capita Income
7.5%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
28.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 27302 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Mebane, 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)
$79,819 Top 23% higher than 77% 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
15,733housing units
15,733
Total Housing Units
14,223
Occupied Units
1,510
Vacant Units
2.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$312,400
Median Home Value
+20% vs state ZIP avg
$1,199
Median Rent
1998
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
+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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 27302 vs 27243 →
ZIP 27302 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27217
Burlington (27217)
36,954 residents
- 27302
Mebane (27302)
26,412 residents
- 27258 6,006
Haw River (27258)
6,006 residents
- 27243 4,337
Efland (27243)
4,337 residents
- 27231 2,148
Cedar Grove (27231)
2,148 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27302 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27302 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27243
Efland (27243)
$84,348 median income
- 27302
Mebane (27302)
$79,819 median income
- 27258
Haw River (27258)
$78,079 median income
- 27231
Cedar Grove (27231)
$64,471 median income
- 27217
Burlington (27217)
$51,950 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 27302, 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 (26,412 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 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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