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ZIP Code 27243
Efland, NC, Orange County
Population
5,677
Land area
40.3sq mi
People per sq mi
141
City
Efland
ZIP 27243 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 27243 at a glance
- ZIP 27243 (Efland) is 36% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $84,348, 17% above the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $298,600 (3% above North Carolina) and median rent is $858 a month.
Local data for ZIP 27243
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 27243, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$84,348
Poverty rate
4.5%
Median home value
$298,600
Prices -3.9% in a year
Median rent
$858/mo
Homeownership
93.2%
Bachelor's or higher
34.7%
Median age
45.0
Average commute
27.0 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
57
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
275
$9.7M annual payroll
PPP loans
$2.7M
67 loans
Campaign donations
$40.2K
54% D, 3% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 27243, 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
88° / 30°F
46.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 27243, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.2%
U.S. 33.3% -2.1 pts
Diabetes
11.3%
U.S. 12.1% -0.8 pts
Smoking
12.6%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
8.5%
U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 27243?
- ZIP code 27243 is in Efland, NC (Orange County).
- What county is ZIP code 27243 in?
- ZIP code 27243 is mostly in Orange County, North Carolina.
- How many people live in ZIP code 27243?
- About 5,677 people live in the 27243 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.