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Burlington, NC
City in Alamance County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 27215.
Population
59,610
Land area
30.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,936
ZIP codes
1
Burlington and its ZIP codes
Burlington at a glance
- Burlington is about 8.8 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- It is the 18th most populous of 772 cities and towns in North Carolina.
- Households here earn a median of $56,880 a year, 21% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $199,200 (31% below North Carolina) and median rent is $1,051 a month.
Local data for Burlington, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Burlington, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,880
Poverty rate
16.4%
Median home value
$199,200
Median rent
$1,051/mo
Homeownership
53.8%
Bachelor's or higher
29.6%
Median age
40.1
Average commute
23.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (6,495), German Americans (4,073), Irish Americans (2,995).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Alamance County. PPP loans are for Burlington.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,768
66,529 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,218
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.05B
FY 2026, $6,126 per person
How people get to work
Burlington, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.4%
- Carpooled11.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home9.8%
Average one-way commute: 23.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Burlington, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
483
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
338
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 31°F
47.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone16 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Burlington, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.8%
U.S. 33.3% +7.5 pts
Diabetes
14.1%
U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts
Smoking
15.3%
U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.8%
U.S. 11.1% +3.7 pts
ZIP codes in Burlington
1 in or overlapping Burlington. Population shown
Cities near Burlington
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ElonTown | 2.9 mi | 4.3 |
| AlamanceVillage | 3.4 mi | 0.8 |
| Glen RavenCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 3.3 |
| GibsonvilleTown | 4.1 mi | 4.4 |
| GrahamCity | 4.4 mi | 11 |
| WhitsettTown | 5.7 mi | 2.6 |
| Haw RiverTown | 6.2 mi | 3.1 |
| SwepsonvilleTown | 6.7 mi | 1.4 |
| OssipeeTown | 6.8 mi | 0.6 |
| Green LevelTown | 7.4 mi | 1.5 |
| AltamahawCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 1.4 |
| SedaliaTown | 8.6 mi | 2 |
| WoodlawnCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3.3 |
| McLeansvilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 6.1 |
| MebaneCity | 11 mi | 12.2 |
| SaxapahawCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 5.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Burlington, NC in?
- Burlington is in Alamance County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Burlington, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Burlington include 27215.
- What is the population of Burlington, NC?
- About 59,610 people live in Burlington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Burlington?
- Nearby places include Elon (2.9 mi), Alamance (3.4 mi), Glen Raven (3.5 mi), Gibsonville (4.1 mi), Graham (4.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023