Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
61,960
People
Median age
25.8
Housing
Total households
21,189
Income
Median household income
$85,989
Housing
Total housing units
23,581
Employment
Employment rate
55.4%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
76.6%
Healthcare
Insured population
94.9%
City details
Local time 01:53:34(ET)| Location | Chapel Hill, NC |
|---|---|
| Population (ZIP areas) | 108,503(sum of local ZIP code populations) |
| Total ZIP codes | 5total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 3 Standard1 PO Box1 Unique |
| County | Orange |
| Area code | |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (ET) |
| Coordinates | 35.89526868414187, -79.10663088497904 |
| Land area | 159.2 sq miles(412,306,436 m²) |
Map of Chapel Hill, North Carolina with ZIP codes
ZIP Codes in Chapel Hill
Explore the ZIP codes that make up Chapel Hill. Analyze key demographics and population stats for the region using the comprehensive table below.
| ZIP | Type | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27514 | Standard | $92,875 | 33,809 |
| 27515 | PO BOX | — | — |
| 27516 | Standard | $106,353 | 45,841 |
| 27517 | Standard | $128,683 | 28,837 |
| 27599 | Unique | — | 16 |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP type legend
- Standard: residential and business delivery areas
- PO BOX: primarily post office boxes; population may be unavailable
- Unique: high-volume organizations (universities, agencies, etc.)
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Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS