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ZIP Code 27278
Hillsborough, NC, Orange County
Population
27,925
Land area
103.7sq mi
People per sq mi
269
City
Hillsborough
ZIP 27278 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 27278 at a glance
- The median household income is $105,887, 46% above the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $414,100 (43% above North Carolina) and median rent is $1,297 a month.
Local data for ZIP 27278
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 27278, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$105,887
Poverty rate
7.0%
Median home value
$414,100
Prices +6.4% in a year
Median rent
$1,297/mo
Homeownership
77.6%
Bachelor's or higher
55.7%
Median age
44.3
Average commute
26.8 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
670
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
8,043
$435M annual payroll
PPP loans
$47.98M
663 loans
Campaign donations
$497K
39% D, 5% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 27278, 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
87° / 28°F
48.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 27278, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.0%
U.S. 33.3% -2.3 pts
Diabetes
10.8%
U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts
Smoking
11.1%
U.S. 12.8% -1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.4%
U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts
Cities in ZIP 27278
ZIP codes near 27278
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 27243Efland | 5.9 mi | 40.3 |
| 27705Durham | 6.5 mi | 42.1 |
| 27514Chapel Hill | 8.1 mi | 19.6 |
| 27708Durham | 9.2 mi | 0.4 |
| 27712Durham | 9.7 mi | 33.2 |
| 27231Efland | 11 mi | 35.1 |
| 27707Durham | 11 mi | 20.7 |
| 27701Durham | 11 mi | 5.2 |
| 27510Carrboro | 12 mi | 3.2 |
| 27302Woodlawn | 12 mi | 114.7 |
| 27503Rougemont | 12 mi | 37.8 |
| 27599Chapel Hill | 12 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 27278?
- ZIP code 27278 is in Hillsborough, NC (Orange County).
- What county is ZIP code 27278 in?
- ZIP code 27278 is mostly in Orange County, North Carolina.
- How many people live in ZIP code 27278?
- About 27,925 people live in the 27278 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.