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Carrboro, NC
Town in Orange County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 27510.
Population
21,204
Land area
6.5sq mi
People per sq mi
3,271
ZIP codes
1
Carrboro and its ZIP codes
Carrboro at a glance
- Carrboro is about 15 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- It is the 47th most populous of 772 cities and towns in North Carolina.
- Households here earn a median of $85,743 a year, 18% more than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $539,400 (87% above North Carolina) and median rent is $1,470 a month.
Local data for Carrboro, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Carrboro, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$85,743
Poverty rate
12.2%
Median home value
$539,400
Median rent
$1,470/mo
Homeownership
43.5%
Bachelor's or higher
69.9%
Median age
33.4
Average commute
23.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,101), Irish Americans (2,622), Scottish Americans (1,077).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Orange County. PPP loans are for Carrboro.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$80,088
79,536 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$87,778
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.5B
FY 2026, $10,401 per person
PPP loans
$32.8M
427 loans, 4,294 jobs reported
How people get to work
Carrboro, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone49.6%
- Carpooled6.6%
- Public transit7.2%
- Walked3.1%
- Bicycle4.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home27.2%
Average one-way commute: 23.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Carrboro, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
525
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
621
1.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 29°F
48.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Carrboro, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.0%
U.S. 33.3% -5.3 pts
Diabetes
7.4%
U.S. 12.1% -4.7 pts
Smoking
8.5%
U.S. 12.8% -4.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.6%
U.S. 11.1% -3.5 pts
ZIP codes in Carrboro
1 in or overlapping Carrboro. Population shown
Cities near Carrboro
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Chapel HillTown | 2.9 mi | 21.7 |
| Carolina MeadowsCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 0.4 |
| Governors ClubCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 2.4 |
| Governors VillageCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 0.4 |
| Briar ChapelCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 2.1 |
| Fearrington VillageCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 1.8 |
| HillsboroughTown | 10 mi | 5.8 |
| DurhamCity | 11 mi | 118.8 |
| EflandCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| SaxapahawCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 5.2 |
| PittsboroTown | 14 mi | 8.9 |
| MebaneCity | 15 mi | 12.2 |
| MorrisvilleTown | 16 mi | 9.2 |
| SwepsonvilleTown | 17 mi | 1.4 |
| ApexTown | 17 mi | 26.9 |
| GormanCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Carrboro, NC in?
- Carrboro is in Orange County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Carrboro, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Carrboro include 27510.
- What is the population of Carrboro, NC?
- About 21,204 people live in Carrboro, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Carrboro?
- Nearby places include Chapel Hill (2.9 mi), Carolina Meadows (6.1 mi), Governors Club (6.1 mi), Governors Village (6.2 mi), Briar Chapel (7.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023