County ProfileNC
Orange County
Population: 148,696 · 9 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
148,696
People
Median age
36.1
Housing
Total households
57,342
Income
Median household income
$90,089
Housing
Total housing units
62,858
Employment
Employment rate
59.5%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
61.8%
Healthcare
Insured population
93.5%
County details
Local time 02:59:59(ET)| Name | Orange |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 9total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 7 Standard1 PO Box1 Unique |
| Area code | 336, 743, 919, 984 |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (ET) |
| Coordinates | 36.0625255, -79.120033 |
| Land area | 397.6 sq miles(1,029.8 km²) |
Map of Orange county, North Carolina with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Orange County
Compare the largest cities in Orange County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel Hill | 61,960 | $85,989 | 5ZIPs |
| Carrboro | 21,295 | $85,743 | 1ZIPs |
| Hillsborough | 9,660 | $98,163 | 1ZIPs |
| Cedar Grove | 1,939 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Efland | 852 | $65,735 | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Orange County
Review the most populated postal areas across Orange County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27516 | Chapel Hill | $106,353 | 45,841 |
| 27514 | Chapel Hill | $92,875 | 33,809 |
| 27278 | Hillsborough | $105,887 | 28,846 |
| 27517 | Chapel Hill | $128,683 | 28,837 |
| 27510 | Carrboro | $61,837 | 14,801 |
| 27243 | Efland | $84,348 | 4,622 |
| 27231 | Cedar Grove | $64,471 | 1,939 |
| 27599 | Chapel Hill | — | 16 |
| 27515 | Chapel Hill | — | — |
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