Carrboro, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27510
Orange County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 14,644
- 1,515/sq mi High-density area
- $61,837
- Median income Below-median income area
- $449,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 63.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Carrboro pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- 32nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 16%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,515
- people per sq mi
- 28%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27510 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 27510 (Carrboro, NC) fell -3.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 342.1 in 2023 to 329.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 27510 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Carrboro, Orange County, North Carolina, home to 14,644 residents across 9.7 square miles, a density of 1,515 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27510 reports a modest median household income of $61,837 (11% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,098. The poverty rate is 14.8%, with unemployment at 3.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $449,700 (73% above the average North Carolina ZIP), with only 27.7% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,476.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 63.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.7, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Orange County, so 27510 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 27510
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Carrboro, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27510.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
78 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
62 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
62 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
44 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
35 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 27510, Carrboro, 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
14,644
Population
9.7
Area (sq mi)
1,515
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27510?
31.7
Median Age
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
17.0%
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?
$61,837
Median Household Income
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$46,098
Per Capita Income
14.8%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
22.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 27510 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Carrboro, 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)
$61,837 43rd percentile higher than 43% 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
7,726housing units
7,726
Total Housing Units
7,038
Occupied Units
688
Vacant Units
1.96
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$449,700
Median Home Value
+73% vs state ZIP avg
$1,476
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
-3.8%
YoY Change (2024)
329
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+229%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 27510 have decreased 3.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +229% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.5% | 220 |
| 2021 | +9.2% | 240 |
| 2022 | +23.1% | 295 |
| 2023 | +15.8% | 342 |
| 2024 | -3.8% | 329 |
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 417 business establishments in ZIP 27510, employing approximately 3,381 people with a combined annual payroll of $169,380,000.
417
Businesses
3,381
Employees
$169.4M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 78 | 18.7% |
| Retail trade | 62 | 14.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 62 | 14.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 44 | 10.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 35 | 8.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 31 | 7.4% |
| Construction | 24 | 5.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 15 | 3.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 14 | 3.4% |
| Educational services | 12 | 2.9% |
| Information | 11 | 2.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 11 | 2.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 2.2% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 1.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 1.0% |
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 27510 vs 27516 →
ZIP 27510 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27705
Durham (27705)
46,282 residents
- 27707
Durham (27707)
45,023 residents
- 27516
Chapel Hill (27516)
36,139 residents
- 27514
Chapel Hill (27514)
32,110 residents
- 27517
Chapel Hill (27517)
23,346 residents
- 27510 14,644
Carrboro (27510)
14,644 residents
- 27523 9,552
Apex (27523)
9,552 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27510 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27510 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27523
Apex (27523)
$135,625 median income
- 27517
Chapel Hill (27517)
$128,683 median income
- 27516
Chapel Hill (27516)
$106,353 median income
- 27514
Chapel Hill (27514)
$92,875 median income
- 27707
Durham (27707)
$74,406 median income
- 27705
Durham (27705)
$73,066 median income
- 27510
Carrboro (27510)
$61,837 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 27510 ranks #7 of 7 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 27510, 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 (14,644 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 27510 in?
ZIP code 27510 (Carrboro) 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 27510?
ZIP code 27510 in Carrboro, NC has a population of 14,644 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27510?
The median household income in ZIP 27510 is $61,837, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27510?
The median home value in ZIP 27510 is $449,700, which is 62% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27510?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27510 is White at 62.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27510?
ZIP code 27510 has 417 business establishments employing approximately 3,381 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27510?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27510 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (78), Retail trade (62), Health care and social assistance (62). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27510?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27510 decreased by 3.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 229%. 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 27510?
In ZIP code 27510, 72.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 63.0% 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 27510?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27510 is 22.4 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 27510?
In ZIP code 27510, approximately 27.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 72.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27510?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27510 is 14.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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