27215 ZIP Code — Burlington, NC
Alamance County, North Carolina
ZIP code 27215 is located in Burlington, North Carolina, within Alamance County. It covers approximately 63.08 square miles and serves a population of 45,982 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 336.
About ZIP code 27215
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $217,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 61%.
Median household income is $63,844. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
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 near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
45,982
population
63.08
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
27215 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 27215
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27215. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Burlington | Acceptable |
| Burlington | Acceptable |
| Burlington | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
27377 Whitsett (6.2 mi)
27283 Julian (9.3 mi)
27258 Haw River (9.8 mi)
27253 Graham (10 mi)
27298 Liberty (10.5 mi)
27349 Snow Camp (10.5 mi)
27249 Gibsonville (11 mi)
27301 Mc Leansville (11.3 mi)
27244 Elon (12.2 mi)
27217 Burlington (14.1 mi)
27233 Climax (14.7 mi)
27405 Greensboro (14.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 45,982 |
| Population density | 729 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 37 |
| County FIPS | 001 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 63.08 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.86 sq mi |
| Latitude | 36.0287 |
| Longitude | -79.4972 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 336 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 45.1% | 47.7% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.2% | 30.5% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.3% | 18.7% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 4.4% | 3.1% | 6.0% |
Demographics & statistics
45,982
Population
729
People per sq mi
41.8
Median age
$63,844
Median household income
$38,214
Per capita income
$217,500
Median home value
$1,026
Median monthly rent
61.3%
Home ownership
12.4%
Poverty rate
3.7%
Unemployment
13,657
Housing units
35.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,199
Under 5
1,304
1,494
5–9
1,623
1,592
10–14
1,731
1,087
15–19
1,182
1,049
20–24
1,140
2,748
25–34
2,986
2,568
35–44
2,791
2,668
45–54
2,900
1,699
55–59
1,846
1,379
60–64
1,498
2,466
65–74
2,681
1,589
75–84
1,728
495
85+
539
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9,902 | 21.5% |
| 18 and over | 36,080 | 78.5% |
| 65 and over | 9,498 | 20.7% |
| Median age | 41.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
64.3%
Black or African American
18.7%
Hispanic or Latino
6.1%
Other race
4.8%
Two or more races
3.2%
Asian
2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31,488 | 64.3% |
| Black or African American | 9,180 | 18.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,980 | 6.1% |
| Other race | 2,340 | 4.8% |
| Two or more races | 1,575 | 3.2% |
| Asian | 1,262 | 2.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 133 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 45.1% | 47.7% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.2% | 30.5% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.3% | 18.7% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 4.4% | 3.1% | 6.0% |
Under $10k
3.2%
$10k–$15k
4.5%
$15k–$25k
9.2%
$25k–$35k
9.5%
$35k–$50k
11.3%
$50k–$75k
20.3%
$75k–$100k
11.9%
$100k–$150k
17.5%
$150k–$200k
7.1%
$200k+
5.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.1% |
| $200k+ | 5.6% |
| Median income | $63,844 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.9%
$50k–$100k
8.9%
$100k–$150k
15.9%
$150k–$200k
15.4%
$200k–$300k
26.8%
$300k–$500k
21.1%
$500k–$1M
6.4%
$1M+
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $217,500 |
| Median rent / month | $1,026 |
| Owner occupied | 61.3% |
| Renter occupied | 38.7% |
| Vacant | 7.3% |
| Single-family detached | 59.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.9% |
| Mobile homes | 4.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.45 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 10.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 16.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 12.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 7.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 30.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 40.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.6% |
| 3 or more | 26.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 50.0% |
| Electricity | 44.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.9% |
| Fuel oil | 0.8% |
| Wood | 0.6% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 8,543 | 43.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,508 | 7.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,091 | 15.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 6,584 | 33.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,783 | 24.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 6,852 | 34.7% |
| Average household size | 2.31 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 29.7% | 26.0% |
| Married | 55.4% | 44.7% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 13.2% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 13.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.4%
Some HS, no diploma
5.4%
HS graduate
21.5%
Some college, no degree
21.9%
Associate's degree
12.1%
Bachelor's degree
25.2%
Graduate / professional
10.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 35.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 763 | 7.5% |
| Kindergarten | 562 | 5.5% |
| Elementary school | 5,059 | 49.5% |
| High school | 1,479 | 14.5% |
| College / grad school | 2,348 | 23.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.9%
Manufacturing
14.7%
Retail trade
10.7%
Professional & management
9.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.0%
Finance & real estate
5.8%
Construction
5.1%
Transportation & utilities
4.9%
Wholesale trade
4.8%
Public administration
4.1%
Other services
3.7%
Information
1.4%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 39.5% |
| Service | 13.3% |
| Sales & office | 25.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.6% |
| Production & transportation | 15.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.3% |
| Government | 14.6% |
| Self-employed | 4.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.6% |
| Carpool | 6.1% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 1.0% |
| Work from home | 9.5% |
| Other means | 0.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.2 |
Poverty
All people
12.4%
Under 18 years
18.8%
18 and over
10.6%
Married-couple families
3.8%
Female-led households
32.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 34.7% |
| Retirement income | 27.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.7% |
| High blood pressure | 37.3% |
| High cholesterol | 36.2% |
| Diabetes | 11.4% |
| Heart disease | 7.5% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| Arthritis | 28.0% |
| Kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.5% |
| Cancer | 7.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.4% |
| Binge drinking | 14.0% |
| No physical activity | 24.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.1% |
| Depression | 22.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.3% |
| Poor mental health | 14.2% |
| Poor physical health | 11.2% |
| No health insurance | 18.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 79.8% |
| Visited dentist | 63.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.1% |
| Teeth loss | 13.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,689 | 7.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.2% |
| Under 18 | 3.3% |
| 18–64 years | 8.6% |
| 65 and over | 31.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 71.1% |
| Public insurance | 37.4% |
| No insurance | 6.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 43,479 | 94.6% |
| Spanish | 1,930 | 4.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,587 | 3.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 109 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 234 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 42,409 | 92.2% |
| Born in same state | 42,089 | 91.5% |
| Born in different state | 27,504 | 59.8% |
| Foreign born | 320 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,573 | 7.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,644 | 46.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 5,918 | 12.9% |
| Italian | 3,573 | 7.8% |
| Arab | 2,665 | 5.8% |
| English | 424 | 0.9% |
| German | 200 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 76 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 28 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 21 | 0% |
| Dutch | 19 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.9% |
| Internet access | 93.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27215
What city is ZIP code 27215 in?
ZIP code 27215 is primarily assigned to Burlington, North Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 27215 in?
ZIP code 27215 falls within Alamance County, North Carolina.
What is the population of ZIP code 27215?
ZIP code 27215 has an estimated population of 45,982 residents, with a density of 729 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27215?
The median home value in ZIP code 27215 is $217,500.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 27215?
The median household income in ZIP code 27215 is $63,844, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 27215 in?
ZIP code 27215 observes the EST timezone.