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Population and households in ZIP 27712
Household size in ZIP 27712
| Period | ZIP 27712 | Chapel Hill area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.56 | 2.40 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.61 | 2.44 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.48 | 2.43 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.56 | 2.40 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.00 | +0.00 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 27712 has 2.56 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Even so, the typical household here is bigger than in the Chapel Hill area as a whole, where it has 2.40 people. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southwest.
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 27712
| Period | ZIP 27712 | Chapel Hill area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.2 | 36.9 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.1 | 37.7 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.7 | 39.2 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.9 | 39.9 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.7 | +2.9 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
ZIP 27712 skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.9, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 44.2, in line with the national trend.
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 27712
| Period | ZIP 27712 | Chapel Hill area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 12.0% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.2% | 12.0% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.8% | 11.0% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.8% | 10.2% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | −1.8 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in ZIP 27712 than nationally: 9.8%, against 11.6%. The picture is much the same across the Chapel Hill area. The single-parent share has risen 1.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 27712
Renters in ZIP 27712
| Period | ZIP 27712 | Chapel Hill area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.3% | 38.7% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.0% | 39.8% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 8.5% | 39.3% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 9.7% | 37.8% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | −0.9 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 9.7% of households in ZIP 27712 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 35.9% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 2.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only seven have a lower share of renters.
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 27712
| Period | ZIP 27712 | Chapel Hill area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 11.2% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.3% | 9.6% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.7% | 9.8% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 9.2% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 3.8% of homes in ZIP 27712 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 2.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only four have a lower vacancy rate.
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 27712
| Period | ZIP 27712 | Chapel Hill area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1983 | 1983 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1985 | 1984 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1987 | 1986 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1989 | 1991 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +8 | +7 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 27712 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1989, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1983 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the north 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 27712
| Period | ZIP 27712 | Chapel Hill area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,334 | $889 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,172 | $951 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,261 | $1,102 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,586 | $1,501 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$252 | +$612 | +$528 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 27712 costs $1,586 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are higher than in the Chapel Hill area overall ($1,501). Rents are up $252 a month from 2006–10, a 19% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 28.6% of the typical renter's income, just under 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 27712
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 27712
| Period | ZIP 27712 | Chapel Hill area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.1% | 43.7% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 46.1% | 45.7% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 46.9% | 48.5% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 51.2% | 53.9% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.1 pts | +10.2 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 27712: 51.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has risen 5.1 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 27712
| Period | ZIP 27712 | Chapel Hill area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.8% | 86.9% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.8% | 88.4% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.8% | 89.4% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.1% | 91.5% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | +4.7 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 27712 is above the national rate: 94.1% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.3 points, mirroring the country.
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 27712
| Period | ZIP 27712 | Chapel Hill area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.6% | 7.8% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 8.6% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 4.5% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.6% | 4.0% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −3.8 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 27712 has been strong: just 2.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only 41 of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 2.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 27712 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 27712 | 2.56 | 46.9 | 9.8% | 9.7% | 3.8% | 1989 | $1,586 | 51.2% | 94.1% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 27704 | 2.64 | 39.3 | 16.2% | 38.7% | 8.6% | 1986 | $1,400 | 34.2% | 83.7% | 7.5% |
| ZIP 27503 | 2.35 | 51.0 | 6.3% | 8.3% | 4.1% | 1987 | $1,613 | 46.2% | 91.2% | 0.2% |
| ZIP 27705 | 2.14 | 39.9 | 10.0% | 56.3% | 10.9% | 1986 | $1,567 | 63.3% | 91.7% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 27708 | 2.25 | 19.8 | 10.1% | 44.5% | 7.3% | 1993 | $1,508 | 92.7% | 100.0% | 7.6% |
| ZIP 27701 | 2.05 | 35.3 | 12.5% | 67.4% | 13.8% | 1975 | $1,223 | 51.0% | 86.7% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 27509 | 2.71 | 42.1 | 11.6% | 32.3% | 27.8% | 1984 | $1,300 | 10.7% | 70.6% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 27707 | 2.27 | 35.7 | 10.9% | 53.3% | 8.6% | 1984 | $1,432 | 54.3% | 92.3% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 27278 | 2.49 | 43.4 | 10.6% | 22.3% | 7.9% | 1997 | $1,359 | 53.9% | 89.8% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 27703 | 2.47 | 38.9 | 12.3% | 33.9% | 8.8% | 1997 | $1,669 | 46.6% | 88.2% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 27713 | 2.34 | 36.5 | 10.4% | 40.7% | 6.0% | 1998 | $1,746 | 67.9% | 96.5% | 2.8% |
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 27712. 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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