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Household size in ZIP 27312
| Period | ZIP 27312 | Chapel Hill area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.28 | 2.40 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.40 | 2.44 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.35 | 2.43 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.32 | 2.40 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.03 | +0.00 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 27312 are small: just 2.32 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.28, even as the national average fell.
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 27312
| Period | ZIP 27312 | Chapel Hill area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.4 | 36.9 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 48.0 | 37.7 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 49.1 | 39.2 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 49.5 | 39.9 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.1 | +2.9 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 49.5, ZIP 27312 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 46.4, as it has nationally. Of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 33 are older.
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 27312
| Period | ZIP 27312 | Chapel Hill area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.4% | 12.0% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.8% | 12.0% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.9% | 11.0% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 10.2% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −1.8 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 27312: 5.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 3.0 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 26 have a lower share of single-parent households.
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 27312
Renters in ZIP 27312
| Period | ZIP 27312 | Chapel Hill area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.3% | 38.7% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.4% | 39.8% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.8% | 39.3% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.4% | 37.8% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | −0.9 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 19.4% of households in ZIP 27312 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 38.0% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the northwest. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 3.1 points, mirroring the country.
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 27312
| Period | ZIP 27312 | Chapel Hill area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.3% | 11.2% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.7% | 9.6% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.3% | 9.8% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.2% | 9.2% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 27312 is close to the national rate: 8.2% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Vacancy is down 3.1 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 27312
| Period | ZIP 27312 | Chapel Hill area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1990 | 1983 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1990 | 1984 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1994 | 1986 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1999 | 1991 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +10 | +8 | +7 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 27312 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1999, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1990 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the southwest has the oldest housing.
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 27312
| Period | ZIP 27312 | Chapel Hill area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $785 | $889 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $862 | $951 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $926 | $1,102 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,366 | $1,501 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$581 | +$612 | +$528 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 27312 costs $1,366 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $581 a month since 2006–10, up 74%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 31.1% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the northeast; the most affordable are in the northwest.
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 27312
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 27312
| Period | ZIP 27312 | Chapel Hill area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.9% | 43.7% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 43.3% | 45.7% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 51.0% | 48.5% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 53.9% | 53.9% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.0 pts | +10.2 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 27312 is highly educated: more than half of adults 25 and older (53.9%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 11.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the south.
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 27312
| Period | ZIP 27312 | Chapel Hill area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.4% | 86.9% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.1% | 88.4% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.1% | 89.4% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.5% | 91.5% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.1 pts | +4.7 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 27312: 96.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 6.1 points, as it has nationally. Of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 39 have a higher share of high school graduates.
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 27312
| Period | ZIP 27312 | Chapel Hill area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.9% | 7.8% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 8.6% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.7% | 4.5% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 4.0% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −3.8 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 27312 runs below the national rate: 3.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 2.1 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. 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 27312 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 27312 | 2.32 | 49.5 | 5.4% | 19.4% | 8.2% | 1999 | $1,366 | 53.9% | 96.5% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 27559 | 2.61 | 46.8 | 15.1% | 14.6% | 13.4% | 1992 | $1,081 | 34.5% | 90.3% | 1.3% |
| ZIP 27517 | 2.39 | 44.1 | 6.6% | 32.8% | 6.3% | 1996 | $1,659 | 73.0% | 94.3% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 27599 | 2.28 | 19.7 | 6.1% | 95.9% | 31.4% | 1995 | $1,378 | 86.0% | 100.0% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 27562 | 3.33 | 32.4 | 4.6% | 7.0% | 7.9% | 2013 | $2,630 | 65.9% | 98.1% | 10.7% |
| ZIP 27523 | 2.73 | 40.1 | 9.5% | 22.4% | 6.1% | 2006 | $2,070 | 73.4% | 97.8% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 27344 | 2.62 | 40.9 | 12.0% | 32.1% | 8.5% | 1984 | $1,042 | 20.6% | 75.7% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 27519 | 2.97 | 39.9 | 7.0% | 29.5% | 3.4% | 2008 | $2,148 | 79.0% | 97.3% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 27207 | 2.61 | 47.3 | 6.4% | 16.4% | 16.4% | 1977 | $897 | 22.8% | 89.5% | 0.7% |
| ZIP 27502 | 2.82 | 37.4 | 8.1% | 21.0% | 6.6% | 2008 | $2,284 | 69.9% | 98.2% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 27560 | 2.49 | 34.3 | 6.3% | 57.0% | 9.1% | 2008 | $1,898 | 73.8% | 96.6% | 3.1% |
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 27312. 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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