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Population and households in ZIP 27208
Household size in ZIP 27208
| Period | ZIP 27208 | Chapel Hill area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.27 | 2.40 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.46 | 2.44 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.70 | 2.43 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.52 | 2.40 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.26 | +0.00 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 27208 has 2.52 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Still, the typical household here is bigger than in the Chapel Hill area overall, where it has 2.40 people. Household size has climbed from 2.27 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 27208
| Period | ZIP 27208 | Chapel Hill area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.3 | 36.9 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.7 | 37.7 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.8 | 39.2 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.1 | 39.9 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −3.2 | +2.9 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in ZIP 27208 are younger than 39.1 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 27208
| Period | ZIP 27208 | Chapel Hill area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 12.0% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 12.0% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.9% | 11.0% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.1% | 10.2% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.2 pts | −1.8 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 27208: 3.1% of households, against 11.6% nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 27208
Renters in ZIP 27208
| Period | ZIP 27208 | Chapel Hill area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.6% | 38.7% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.8% | 39.8% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.9% | 39.3% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 11.7% | 37.8% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −7.9 pts | −0.9 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 27208 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 11.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over six in ten owners (62.1%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 27208
| Period | ZIP 27208 | Chapel Hill area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.9% | 11.2% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.7% | 9.6% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 21.6% | 9.8% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.7% | 9.2% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +12.7 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 27208: 23.7% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 27208
| Period | ZIP 27208 | Chapel Hill area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1972 | 1983 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1984 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1986 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1975 | 1991 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +8 | +7 | +6 |
Housing in ZIP 27208 leans a little older: the median home dates to 1975, against 1980 nationally.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 27208
| Period | ZIP 27208 | Chapel Hill area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $642 | $889 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $658 | $951 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $931 | $1,102 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,026 | $1,501 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$384 | +$612 | +$528 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 27208 pays $1,026 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 31.4% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 27208
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 27208
| Period | ZIP 27208 | Chapel Hill area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.9% | 43.7% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.9% | 45.7% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.2% | 48.5% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.8% | 53.9% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | +10.2 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 27208: 20.8% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 27208
| Period | ZIP 27208 | Chapel Hill area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.2% | 86.9% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.3% | 88.4% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 84.0% | 89.4% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.5% | 91.5% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.3 pts | +4.7 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 27208 is above the national rate: 92.5% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of the Chapel Hill area.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 27208
| Period | ZIP 27208 | Chapel Hill area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.8% | 7.8% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.6% | 8.6% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.4% | 4.5% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.7% | 4.0% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | −3.8 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 27208 has been strong: just 1.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 27208 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 27208 | 2.52 | 39.1 | 3.1% | 11.7% | 23.7% | 1975 | $1,026 | 20.8% | 92.5% | 1.7% |
| ZIP 27325 | 2.65 | 41.8 | 11.1% | 19.7% | 18.0% | 1982 | $892 | 15.4% | 87.1% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 27207 | 2.61 | 47.3 | 6.4% | 16.4% | 16.4% | 1977 | $897 | 22.8% | 89.5% | 0.7% |
| ZIP 27341 | 2.45 | 40.8 | 8.6% | 14.8% | 14.3% | 1983 | $806 | 15.8% | 82.7% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 27252 | 2.39 | 49.9 | 7.8% | 6.0% | 19.4% | 1981 | $920 | 14.3% | 82.5% | 0.4% |
| ZIP 27356 | 3.16 | 37.6 | 6.6% | 28.3% | 12.3% | 1984 | $667 | 15.7% | 82.4% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 27205 | 2.50 | 43.7 | 8.8% | 20.8% | 8.1% | 1987 | $968 | 20.0% | 85.0% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 27330 | 2.62 | 39.2 | 14.9% | 36.8% | 10.0% | 1985 | $1,063 | 21.7% | 84.7% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 27559 | 2.61 | 46.8 | 15.1% | 14.6% | 13.4% | 1992 | $1,081 | 34.5% | 90.3% | 1.3% |
| ZIP 27505 | 2.90 | 37.0 | 15.0% | 22.3% | 5.2% | 1994 | $1,149 | 17.2% | 88.3% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 27239 | 2.39 | 46.1 | 8.7% | 18.0% | 13.5% | 1982 | $837 | 18.0% | 87.0% | 5.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 27208. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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