27510 ZIP Code — Carrboro, NC
Orange County, North Carolina
ZIP code 27510 is located in Carrboro, North Carolina, within Orange County. It covers approximately 3.20 square miles and serves a population of 14,131 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 919/984.
About ZIP code 27510
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $379,700. Renters make up the majority at 72%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $61,089.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 65% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
14,131
population
3.20
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
27510 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 27510
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27510. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Carrboro | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
27599 Chapel Hill (1.5 mi)
27516 Chapel Hill (4.5 mi)
27514 Chapel Hill (4.5 mi)
27517 Chapel Hill (5.6 mi)
27707 Durham (7.5 mi)
27713 Durham (8.7 mi)
27706 Durham (9.7 mi)
27705 Durham (10.1 mi)
27278 Hillsborough (11 mi)
27708 Durham (11.2 mi)
27701 Durham (11.7 mi)
27711 Durham (11.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 14,131 |
| Population density | 4,416 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 37 |
| County FIPS | 135 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 3.20 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 35.9110 |
| Longitude | -79.0821 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 919/984 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 41.4% | 32.4% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 40.5% | 26.2% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 13.4% | 24.0% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 4.7% | 17.4% | 6.0% |
Demographics & statistics
14,131
Population
4,416
People per sq mi
32.0
Median age
$61,089
Median household income
$40,813
Per capita income
$379,700
Median home value
$1,310
Median monthly rent
27.9%
Home ownership
13.9%
Poverty rate
3.4%
Unemployment
2,636
Housing units
64.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
278
Under 5
311
304
5–9
341
348
10–14
390
171
15–19
192
899
20–24
1,008
1,782
25–34
1,999
862
35–44
967
660
45–54
740
301
55–59
337
292
60–64
327
456
65–74
511
158
75–84
178
150
85+
169
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,215 | 15.7% |
| 18 and over | 11,916 | 84.3% |
| 65 and over | 1,622 | 11.5% |
| Median age | 32.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
64.5%
Black or African American
16.3%
Asian
7.1%
Two or more races
5.3%
Hispanic or Latino
4.3%
Other race
1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.7%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,526 | 64.5% |
| Black or African American | 2,413 | 16.3% |
| Asian | 1,052 | 7.1% |
| Two or more races | 784 | 5.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 641 | 4.3% |
| Other race | 249 | 1.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 107 | 0.7% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 41.4% | 32.4% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 40.5% | 26.2% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 13.4% | 24.0% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 4.7% | 17.4% | 6.0% |
Under $10k
5.5%
$10k–$15k
3.8%
$15k–$25k
7.8%
$25k–$35k
8.2%
$35k–$50k
15.2%
$50k–$75k
19.5%
$75k–$100k
14.3%
$100k–$150k
13.1%
$150k–$200k
4.5%
$200k+
8.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.5% |
| $200k+ | 8.1% |
| Median income | $61,089 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.9%
$100k–$150k
0.6%
$150k–$200k
9.4%
$200k–$300k
11.4%
$300k–$500k
48.8%
$500k–$1M
24.3%
$1M+
1.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $379,700 |
| Median rent / month | $1,310 |
| Owner occupied | 27.9% |
| Renter occupied | 72.1% |
| Vacant | 9.8% |
| Single-family detached | 32.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 11.9% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 4.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.31 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 29.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 21.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 6.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 19.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 40.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 22.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 7.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 49.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.4% |
| 3 or more | 10.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 30.0% |
| Electricity | 66.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.7% |
| Fuel oil | 1.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,102 | 31.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 542 | 8.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,888 | 27.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,254 | 33.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,209 | 17.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,082 | 15.9% |
| Average household size | 2.07 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 47.6% | 45.3% |
| Married | 40.0% | 36.1% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 8.3% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 7.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.2%
Some HS, no diploma
1.9%
HS graduate
8.1%
Some college, no degree
16.8%
Associate's degree
5.4%
Bachelor's degree
32.4%
Graduate / professional
32.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 64.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 40 | 0.8% |
| Kindergarten | 134 | 2.6% |
| Elementary school | 1,115 | 21.6% |
| High school | 347 | 6.7% |
| College / grad school | 3,533 | 68.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
54.9%
Professional & management
11.1%
Retail trade
9.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.2%
Other services
5.7%
Public administration
2.5%
Manufacturing
1.8%
Information
1.8%
Construction
1.6%
Finance & real estate
1.4%
Transportation & utilities
1.2%
Agriculture & mining
0.9%
Wholesale trade
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 65.0% |
| Service | 12.3% |
| Sales & office | 14.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 3.9% |
| Production & transportation | 3.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 58.0% |
| Government | 39.7% |
| Self-employed | 2.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 52.7% |
| Carpool | 5.6% |
| Public transit | 12.0% |
| Walk | 3.9% |
| Work from home | 20.0% |
| Other means | 5.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.7 |
Poverty
All people
13.9%
Under 18 years
12.6%
18 and over
14.1%
Married-couple families
2.9%
Female-led households
18.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 14.9% |
| Retirement income | 12.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 26.5% |
| High blood pressure | 21.2% |
| High cholesterol | 22.0% |
| Diabetes | 5.8% |
| Heart disease | 2.9% |
| Stroke | 1.6% |
| Asthma | 8.6% |
| Arthritis | 13.6% |
| Kidney disease | 1.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 3.2% |
| Cancer | 3.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 12.0% |
| Binge drinking | 18.5% |
| No physical activity | 14.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.4% |
| Depression | 22.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 8.5% |
| Poor mental health | 14.0% |
| Poor physical health | 6.5% |
| No health insurance | 15.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.1% |
| Visited dentist | 70.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.6% |
| Teeth loss | 9.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 548 | 4.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.5% |
| Under 18 | 1.9% |
| 18–64 years | 7.3% |
| 65 and over | 34.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 81.8% |
| Public insurance | 20.5% |
| No insurance | 5.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 13,542 | 95.8% |
| Spanish | 610 | 4.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 228 | 1.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 178 | 1.3% |
| Other languages | 180 | 1.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 12,183 | 86.2% |
| Born in same state | 11,810 | 83.6% |
| Born in different state | 4,270 | 30.2% |
| Foreign born | 373 | 2.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,948 | 13.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,004 | 51.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,855 | 13.1% |
| Italian | 1,688 | 11.9% |
| Arab | 337 | 2.4% |
| Dutch | 219 | 1.5% |
| Polish | 196 | 1.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 118 | 0.8% |
| Irish | 83 | 0.6% |
| Norwegian | 59 | 0.4% |
| German | 58 | 0.4% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 48.0% |
| Internet access | 97.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27510
What city is ZIP code 27510 in?
ZIP code 27510 is primarily assigned to Carrboro, North Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 27510 in?
ZIP code 27510 falls within Orange County, North Carolina.
Is ZIP code 27510 mostly rentals?
72% of occupied units in ZIP code 27510 are renter-occupied.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 27510?
65% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27510?
The median home value in ZIP code 27510 is $379,700.
What is the population of ZIP code 27510?
ZIP code 27510 has an estimated population of 14,131 residents, with a density of 4,419 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 27510 in?
ZIP code 27510 observes the EST timezone.