Orange County, NC ZIP Codes
North Carolina (NC) · 9 ZIP codes · 5 cities
9
ZIP codes
148,884
population (2021)
+11.3%
pop change since 2010
37135
FIPS code
Orange County ZIP code map
About Orange County
Orange County is located in North Carolina and contains 9 ZIP codes across 5 cities and communities.
The county's population was 148,884 as of 2021,
an increase of
11.3% from 133,801 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Orange County is 37135.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 148,884 |
| 2010 population | 133,801 |
| Change | +11.3% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| FIPS code | 37135 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Orange County
ZIP codes for Orange County, NC (9)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27231 | Cedar Grove | Orange | View map |
| 27243 | Efland | Orange | View map |
| 27278 | Hillsborough | Orange | View map |
| 27510 | Carrboro | Orange | View map |
| 27514 | Chapel Hill | Orange | View map |
| 27515 | Chapel Hill | Orange | View map |
| 27516 | Chapel Hill | Orange | View map |
| 27517 | Chapel Hill | Orange | View map |
| 27599 | Chapel Hill | Orange | View map |
Demographics & statistics
133,224
Population
36.1
Median age
$90,832
Median household income
$50,071
Per capita income
$357,071
Median home value
$1,145
Median monthly rent
70.2%
Home ownership
11.1%
Poverty rate
3.8%
Unemployment
38,198
Housing units
53.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2,561
Under 5
2,868
3,084
5–9
3,454
3,657
10–14
4,095
6,595
15–19
7,387
7,352
20–24
8,235
7,325
25–34
8,203
7,189
35–44
8,051
7,947
45–54
8,901
3,629
55–59
4,065
3,903
60–64
4,372
6,026
65–74
6,750
2,734
75–84
3,062
839
85+
940
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 24,849 | 18.7% |
| 18 and over | 108,375 | 81.3% |
| 65 and over | 20,351 | 18.1% |
| Median age | 36.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
69.4%
Black or African American
10.4%
Asian
7.6%
Two or more races
5.7%
Hispanic or Latino
4.3%
Other race
1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.7%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 96,580 | 69.4% |
| Black or African American | 14,480 | 10.4% |
| Asian | 10,576 | 7.6% |
| Two or more races | 7,952 | 5.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5,976 | 4.3% |
| Other race | 2,574 | 1.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,028 | 0.7% |
Household income
Under $10k
5.2%
$10k–$15k
2.7%
$15k–$25k
8.1%
$25k–$35k
6.3%
$35k–$50k
10.1%
$50k–$75k
14.7%
$75k–$100k
12.1%
$100k–$150k
16.3%
$150k–$200k
10.5%
$200k+
13.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.5% |
| $200k+ | 13.9% |
| Median income | $90,832 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.3%
$50k–$100k
4.5%
$100k–$150k
6.0%
$150k–$200k
10.0%
$200k–$300k
15.9%
$300k–$500k
32.1%
$500k–$1M
22.8%
$1M+
3.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $357,071 |
| Median rent / month | $1,145 |
| Owner occupied | 70.2% |
| Renter occupied | 29.8% |
| Vacant | 8.7% |
| Single-family detached | 63.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.4% |
| Mobile homes | 12.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.50 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 11.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 16.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 21.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 17.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 4.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 43.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.1% |
| 3 or more | 31.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 21.4% |
| Electricity | 63.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 11.5% |
| Fuel oil | 1.3% |
| Wood | 2.0% |
| Solar | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 24,887 | 48.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 2,953 | 6.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 8,736 | 17.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 14,161 | 28.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 13,603 | 26.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 14,106 | 30.9% |
| Average household size | 2.35 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 35.6% | 35.0% |
| Married | 51.5% | 45.5% |
| Separated | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 8.1% |
| Divorced | 10.0% | 8.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.9%
Some HS, no diploma
3.6%
HS graduate
16.8%
Some college, no degree
15.2%
Associate's degree
9.2%
Bachelor's degree
26.4%
Graduate / professional
26.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 53.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1,739 | 5.6% |
| Kindergarten | 1,349 | 3.4% |
| Elementary school | 11,136 | 29.2% |
| High school | 6,689 | 20.1% |
| College / grad school | 26,728 | 41.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
35.8%
Professional & management
14.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.8%
Retail trade
8.1%
Manufacturing
7.7%
Other services
4.9%
Construction
4.7%
Public administration
4.2%
Finance & real estate
4.1%
Transportation & utilities
2.3%
Information
2.3%
Wholesale trade
1.4%
Agriculture & mining
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 57.4% |
| Service | 14.2% |
| Sales & office | 15.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.5% |
| Production & transportation | 6.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 70.8% |
| Government | 22.7% |
| Self-employed | 6.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 66.6% |
| Carpool | 4.9% |
| Public transit | 3.9% |
| Walk | 2.5% |
| Other means | 2.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.1 |
Poverty
All people
11.1%
Under 18 years
12.7%
18 and over
10.7%
Married-couple families
2.1%
Female-led households
26.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 31.2% |
| Retirement income | 24.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 28.8% |
| High cholesterol | 29.3% |
| Heart disease | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 8.8% |
| Arthritis | 20.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.9% |
| Cancer | 5.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.5% |
| No physical activity | 17.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.5% |
| Poor mental health | 13.7% |
| Poor physical health | 8.3% |
| No health insurance | 14.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.7% |
| Visited dentist | 70.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.5% |
| Teeth loss | 10.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 5,090 | 5.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.6% |
| Under 18 | 3.2% |
| 18–64 years | 8.0% |
| 65 and over | 23.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 78.7% |
| Public insurance | 28.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 127,795 | 95.6% |
| Spanish | 5,156 | 3.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 2,178 | 1.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 548 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 2,064 | 1.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 118,670 | 91.1% |
| Born in same state | 116,210 | 89.3% |
| Born in different state | 56,047 | 50.4% |
| Foreign born | 2,460 | 1.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 14,554 | 8.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 7,723 | 51.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 19,253 | 14.5% |
| Italian | 14,595 | 11% |
| Arab | 5,484 | 4.1% |
| English | 1,290 | 1% |
| Polish | 1,247 | 0.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 792 | 0.6% |
| Dutch | 665 | 0.5% |
| German | 643 | 0.5% |
| Norwegian | 248 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.7% |
| Internet access | 94.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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