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Mebane, NC
City in Alamance County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 27302.
Population
19,538
Land area
12.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,598
ZIP codes
1
Mebane and its ZIP codes
Mebane at a glance
- Mebane is about 7.2 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 52nd among 772 cities and towns in North Carolina.
- The median household income is $83,174, 15% above the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $338,900 (17% above North Carolina) and median rent is $1,283 a month.
Local data for Mebane, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Mebane, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$83,174
Poverty rate
7.2%
Median home value
$338,900
Median rent
$1,283/mo
Homeownership
60.5%
Bachelor's or higher
40.4%
Median age
38.5
Average commute
29.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,075), Irish Americans (1,296), Italian Americans (752).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Alamance County. PPP loans are for Mebane.
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
Mebane, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.9%
- Carpooled5.3%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked0.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home19.7%
Average one-way commute: 29.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mebane, 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° / 29°F
47.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mebane, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.3%
U.S. 33.3% +3.0 pts
Diabetes
10.1%
U.S. 12.1% -2.0 pts
Smoking
12.4%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
9.1%
U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts
ZIP codes in Mebane
1 in or overlapping Mebane. Population shown
Cities near Mebane
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WoodlawnCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 3.3 |
| Haw RiverTown | 5 mi | 3.1 |
| Green LevelTown | 5.2 mi | 1.5 |
| EflandCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 1.8 |
| SwepsonvilleTown | 6.9 mi | 1.4 |
| GrahamCity | 7.6 mi | 11 |
| HillsboroughTown | 9.2 mi | 5.8 |
| SaxapahawCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 5.2 |
| BurlingtonCity | 11 mi | 30.8 |
| Glen RavenCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.3 |
| AlamanceVillage | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| ElonTown | 13 mi | 4.3 |
| OssipeeTown | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| AltamahawCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.4 |
| GibsonvilleTown | 15 mi | 4.4 |
| CarrboroTown | 15 mi | 6.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mebane, NC in?
- Mebane is in Alamance County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Mebane, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Mebane include 27302.
- What is the population of Mebane, NC?
- About 19,538 people live in Mebane, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mebane?
- Nearby places include Woodlawn (2.2 mi), Haw River (5 mi), Green Level (5.2 mi), Efland (5.6 mi), Swepsonville (6.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023