Alamance County, NC ZIP Codes
North Carolina (NC) · 12 ZIP codes · 10 cities
12
ZIP codes
173,877
population (2021)
+15.1%
pop change since 2010
37001
FIPS code
Alamance County ZIP code map
About Alamance County
Alamance County is located in North Carolina and contains 12 ZIP codes across 10 cities and communities.
The county's population was 173,877 as of 2021,
an increase of
15.1% from 151,131 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Alamance County is 37001.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 173,877 |
| 2010 population | 151,131 |
| Change | +15.1% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| FIPS code | 37001 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Alamance County
ZIP codes for Alamance County, NC (12)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27201 | Alamance | Alamance | View map |
| 27202 | Altamahaw | Alamance | View map |
| 27215 | Burlington | Alamance | View map |
| 27216 | Burlington | Alamance | View map |
| 27217 | Burlington | Alamance | View map |
| 27244 | Elon | Alamance | View map |
| 27253 | Graham | Alamance | View map |
| 27258 | Haw River | Alamance | View map |
| 27302 | Mebane | Alamance | View map |
| 27340 | Saxapahaw | Alamance | View map |
| 27349 | Snow Camp | Alamance | View map |
| 27359 | Swepsonville | Alamance | View map |
Demographics & statistics
181,452
Population
38.5
Median age
$62,816
Median household income
$32,433
Per capita income
$199,357
Median home value
$919
Median monthly rent
71.5%
Home ownership
13.3%
Poverty rate
4.9%
Unemployment
54,752
Housing units
26.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
5,033
Under 5
5,198
5,352
5–9
5,528
6,054
10–14
6,254
6,760
15–19
6,983
5,853
20–24
6,046
11,218
25–34
11,587
10,810
35–44
11,165
11,381
45–54
11,755
6,274
55–59
6,480
5,515
60–64
5,696
8,746
65–74
9,034
4,492
75–84
4,639
1,770
85+
1,829
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Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 40,314 | 21.2% |
| 18 and over | 141,138 | 78.8% |
| 65 and over | 30,510 | 16.0% |
| Median age | 38.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
59.9%
Black or African American
18.3%
Hispanic or Latino
8.4%
Other race
6.1%
Two or more races
5.3%
Asian
1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 118,678 | 59.9% |
| Black or African American | 36,327 | 18.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16,743 | 8.4% |
| Other race | 12,164 | 6.1% |
| Two or more races | 10,561 | 5.3% |
| Asian | 3,121 | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 544 | 0.3% |
Household income
Under $10k
5.8%
$10k–$15k
3.6%
$15k–$25k
8.6%
$25k–$35k
9.7%
$35k–$50k
12.1%
$50k–$75k
17.2%
$75k–$100k
13.3%
$100k–$150k
17.5%
$150k–$200k
7.4%
$200k+
4.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.4% |
| $200k+ | 4.7% |
| Median income | $62,816 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
8.2%
$50k–$100k
9.8%
$100k–$150k
15.4%
$150k–$200k
17.3%
$200k–$300k
25.8%
$300k–$500k
17.9%
$500k–$1M
4.7%
$1M+
0.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $199,357 |
| Median rent / month | $919 |
| Owner occupied | 71.5% |
| Renter occupied | 28.5% |
| Vacant | 9.7% |
| Single-family detached | 68.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.3% |
| Mobile homes | 14.8% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.62 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.6% |
| 2010–2019 | 13.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 18.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 18.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 6.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 50.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.7% |
| 3 or more | 33.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 34.3% |
| Electricity | 52.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 9.0% |
| Fuel oil | 1.4% |
| Wood | 2.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 33,745 | 50.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 4,677 | 6.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 10,961 | 15.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 21,435 | 27.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 21,594 | 31.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 22,011 | 30.7% |
| Average household size | 2.55 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.4% | 32.4% |
| Married | 51.9% | 45.4% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 9.5% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 11.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.6%
Some HS, no diploma
7.2%
HS graduate
29.1%
Some college, no degree
20.9%
Associate's degree
11.8%
Bachelor's degree
17.7%
Graduate / professional
8.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 26.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 2,198 | 4.4% |
| Kindergarten | 1,883 | 4.3% |
| Elementary school | 18,580 | 40.5% |
| High school | 9,747 | 24.2% |
| College / grad school | 12,692 | 26.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.9%
Manufacturing
13.2%
Retail trade
13.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.2%
Professional & management
9.8%
Construction
8.1%
Transportation & utilities
5.2%
Other services
4.9%
Finance & real estate
4.4%
Public administration
3.7%
Wholesale trade
2.5%
Information
1.2%
Agriculture & mining
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.8% |
| Service | 16.4% |
| Sales & office | 21.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.8% |
| Production & transportation | 17.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.2% |
| Government | 13.2% |
| Self-employed | 5.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.2% |
| Carpool | 7.2% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 2.0% |
| Other means | 0.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.9 |
Poverty
All people
13.3%
Under 18 years
15.1%
18 and over
12.5%
Married-couple families
4.1%
Female-led households
23.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 31.8% |
| Retirement income | 24.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 35.2% |
| High cholesterol | 33.7% |
| Heart disease | 6.6% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| Arthritis | 25.7% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.2% |
| Cancer | 6.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.3% |
| No physical activity | 24.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.1% |
| Poor mental health | 15.1% |
| Poor physical health | 11.0% |
| No health insurance | 18.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.5% |
| Visited dentist | 62.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.8% |
| Teeth loss | 15.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 9,827 | 6.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.4% |
| Under 18 | 4.6% |
| 18–64 years | 9.2% |
| 65 and over | 36.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 67.6% |
| Public insurance | 33.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 171,221 | 94.7% |
| Spanish | 8,900 | 4.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 7,672 | 3.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 483 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 642 | 0.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 166,307 | 92.2% |
| Born in same state | 165,143 | 91.7% |
| Born in different state | 113,874 | 63.6% |
| Foreign born | 1,164 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 15,145 | 7.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 6,219 | 44.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 20,124 | 11.1% |
| Italian | 13,624 | 7.5% |
| Arab | 11,944 | 6.6% |
| English | 1,184 | 0.7% |
| Polish | 619 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 514 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 378 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 271 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 66 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.9% |
| Internet access | 93.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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