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Oak Ridge, NC
Town in Guilford County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 27310.
Population
7,744
Land area
16.7sq mi
People per sq mi
462
ZIP codes
1
Oak Ridge and its ZIP codes
Oak Ridge at a glance
- Oak Ridge is about 2.1 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 125th among 772 cities and towns in North Carolina.
- The median household income is $155,385, about 2.1 times the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $529,300 (83% above North Carolina) and median rent is $3,009 a month.
Local data for Oak Ridge, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Oak Ridge, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$155,385
Poverty rate
3.6%
Median home value
$529,300
Median rent
$3,009/mo
Homeownership
92.2%
Bachelor's or higher
57.0%
Median age
44.2
Average commute
20.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (750), Irish Americans (629), Italian Americans (568).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Guilford County. PPP loans are for Oak Ridge.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,939
292,379 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,665
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.7B
FY 2026, $6,810 per person
PPP loans
$9M
203 loans, 1,499 jobs reported
How people get to work
Oak Ridge, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone61.5%
- Carpooled4.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.2%
- Worked from home29.3%
Average one-way commute: 20.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Oak Ridge, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
803
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
707
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 30°F
44.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Oak Ridge, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.2%
U.S. 33.3% -1.1 pts
Diabetes
9.4%
U.S. 12.1% -2.7 pts
Smoking
9.6%
U.S. 12.8% -3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.6%
U.S. 11.1% -5.5 pts
ZIP codes in Oak Ridge
1 in or overlapping Oak Ridge. Population shown
Cities near Oak Ridge
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| StokesdaleTown | 4 mi | 19 |
| SummerfieldTown | 5.8 mi | 26.4 |
| KernersvilleTown | 6.9 mi | 19.1 |
| WalkertownTown | 9.6 mi | 6.7 |
| GreensboroCity | 11 mi | 134.3 |
| Walnut CoveTown | 12 mi | 2.5 |
| High PointCity | 12 mi | 57.4 |
| JamestownTown | 12 mi | 3 |
| WallburgTown | 14 mi | 5.6 |
| MadisonTown | 15 mi | 3.5 |
| GermantonCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.8 |
| Winston-SalemCity | 15 mi | 133.7 |
| MayodanTown | 17 mi | 2.9 |
| Rural HallTown | 17 mi | 2.9 |
| MidwayTown | 19 mi | 7.8 |
| ArchdaleCity | 19 mi | 9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Oak Ridge, NC in?
- Oak Ridge is in Guilford County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Oak Ridge, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Oak Ridge include 27310.
- What is the population of Oak Ridge, NC?
- About 7,744 people live in Oak Ridge, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Oak Ridge?
- Nearby places include Stokesdale (4 mi), Summerfield (5.8 mi), Kernersville (6.9 mi), Walkertown (9.6 mi), Greensboro (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023