ZIP Code 27514: Population, Income, Housing

State: NC
Total population: 32,951 Household income: $92,875 Rent: $1,626

Overview

Total population
32,951
Rent
$1,626
Year built
1986
Household income
$92,875
Per capita income
$52,000
Poverty rate
14.9%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Household size
2.3 persons
Rent over 30% of income
58.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State
North Carolina
County
Orange County
City
Chapel Hill
Total population
32,951
Adults over 25
15,943
Total households
10,347
Household size
2.3 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Income & Poverty

Household income
$92,875
Per capita income
$52,000
Poverty rate
14.9%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Rent over 30% of income
58.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Housing

Rent
$1,626
Year built
1986
Households that rent
51.4%
Households that own
48.6%
Rooms per home (all homes)
4.9

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Race

White
64%
Black
10.8%
Asian
14.4%
Two or more races
7.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
8%
Not Hispanic or Latino
92%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Commute

Commute rate
10,565 (70.1%)
Commute time to work
19 mins
Work from home
4,517 (29.9%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Education

Less than high school
10%
High school graduate or GED
6.7%
Some college or associate degree
3.8%
Bachelor’s degree or higher
79.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

 

Comparison of ZIP Code 27514 with: Orange County, NC Chapel Hill, NC Durham metro area, NC North Carolina United States

ZIP 27514

Total population32,951
Rent$1,626
Year built1986
Household income$92,875
Per capita income$52,000
Poverty rate14.9%
Unemployment rateN/A

Orange County, NC

Total population149,678
Rent$1,496
Year built1990
Household income$90,089
Per capita income$52,900
Poverty rate12.5%
Unemployment rate3%

Chapel Hill, NC

Total population61,607
Rent$1,613
Year built1988
Household income$85,989
Per capita income$51,406
Poverty rate18.6%
Unemployment rate3.5%

Durham Metro Area, NC

Total population601,724
Rent$1,466
Year built1993
Household income$83,500
Per capita income$50,851
Poverty rate12.1%
Unemployment rate3.2%

North Carolina State

Total population10,730,404
Rent$1,228
Year built1991
Household income$72,388
Per capita income$41,385
Poverty rate13%
Unemployment rate3.6%

United States

Total population334,922,499
Rent$1,413
Year built1980
Household income$80,734
Per capita income$44,673
Poverty rate12.5%
Unemployment rate4%
Metric ZIP27514 CountyOrange, NCTownChapel Hill, NCMetro AreaDurham metro area, NCStateNorth CarolinaCountryUnited States
Total population32,951149,67861,607601,72410,730,404334,922,499
Rent$1,626$1,496$1,613$1,466$1,228$1,413
Year built198619901988199319911980
Household income$92,875$90,089$85,989$83,500$72,388$80,734
Per capita income$52,000$52,900$51,406$50,851$41,385$44,673
Poverty rate14.9%12.5%18.6%12.1%13%12.5%
Unemployment rateN/A3%3.5%3.2%3.6%4%

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Summary for 27514

Rent & Income

In 27514, the typical monthly rent is $1,626 and the typical household income is $92,875. Rent here is similar to Chapel Hill Town and higher than North Carolina, and household income is higher than both Chapel Hill Town and North Carolina. The estimated poverty rate is 14.9%, which is lower than the Chapel Hill Town rate but higher than the North Carolina rate.

Housing & Affordability

Renters make up about 51.4% of households, indicating a relatively balanced mix of renters and owners. About 58.6% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is very high, with about 79.5% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

 

ZIP 27514 — Rent vs Household Income

 

 

ZIP 27514 — Poverty

 

 

How ZIP 27514 compares in North Carolina (126 ZIP Codes)

Metric This ZIP Rank Starts from State range
Rent $1,626 101 / 126 from lower rent $733 – $2,025
Household income $92,875 32 / 126 from higher income $42,810 – $165,586
Poverty rate 14.9% 81 / 126 from lower poverty 2.3% – 34.4%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in North Carolina with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

 

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 27514

Rent

For rent, this ZIP is positioned 101st out of 126 ZIP Codes in North Carolina. In North Carolina as a whole, the range goes from $733 in ZIP 28645 up to $2,025 in ZIP 28079.

Household income

For household income, ZIP Code 27514 ranks 32nd out of 126 ZIP Codes. Statewide, values range from $42,810 in ZIP 27893 up to $165,586 in ZIP 27519.

Poverty rate

For poverty levels, this ZIP is positioned 81st out of 126 ZIP Codes. Across North Carolina, figures vary from 2.3% in ZIP 27502 up to 34.4% in ZIP 28607.

 

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 27514 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,626 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 27514

Annual Household Income: $92,875

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 27514

Estimated Rate: 14.9%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 27514

In ZIP Code 27514, households that rent: 5,323 (51.4%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?
Household Type Count Share
Renter-Occupied 5,323 51.4%
Owner-Occupied 5,024 48.6%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 27514

In ZIP Code 27514, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 3,120 (58.6%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?
Household Group Households Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%) 3,120 58.6%
Other renter households 2,203 41.4%
Total renter households 5,323 100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 27514

Less than High School: 1,594 people (10%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 1,073 people (6.7%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 609 people (3.8%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 12,667 people (79.5%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 15,943

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

 

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.