Burlington, NC ZIP Codes
2 ZIP codes serve Burlington, North Carolina: 27215 and 27217. Together they are home to 88,508 residents in 35,881 households. That is more than the 59,610 people counted inside Burlington city limits, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary. Median household income ranges from $51,950 in 27217 to $68,825 in 27215.
Burlington city limits (Census)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 59,610 |
| Households | 25,505 |
| Median household income | $56,880 |
| Median home value | $199,200 |
| Median age | 40.1 |
| Median rent | $1,051 |
All 2 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 88,508 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 35,881 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $51,950 (27217) to $68,825 (27215) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $61,536 |
| Homeowners | 59.9% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 29.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.5% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 62 routes, 39,115 homes (2 of 2 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Burlington: 27215 ($68,825)
- Most residents: 27215 (47,102 people)
- Highest homeownership: 27217 (60.2% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 27217 (35.2% of households)
- Most new movers: 27215 (12.6% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 27217 (35.5 years)
- Highest median home value: 27215 ($259,900)
Every ZIP code in Burlington
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27215 | Burlington | 47,102 | 20,383 | $68,825 | $259,900 | 59.7% | 25.8% | 12.6% | 37 | 24,249 | 33% of its land; mailing city |
| 27217 | Burlington | 41,406 | 15,498 | $51,950 | $173,200 | 60.2% | 35.2% | 8.1% | 25 | 17,721 | 6% of its land; mailing city |
A ZIP code is listed for Burlington when at least 10% of its land lies inside Burlington city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Burlington. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Burlington.
Counties
- Alamance County — 11 ZIP codes
- Guilford County — 33 ZIP codes
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Burlington, NC?
- 27215 and 27217. A ZIP code is listed for Burlington when at least 10% of its land lies inside Burlington city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Burlington.
- What is the population of Burlington, NC?
- The Census Bureau counts 59,610 residents inside Burlington city limits (ACS 2020–2024). The 2 ZIP codes that serve Burlington hold 88,508 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Burlington, NC?
- $56,880 inside Burlington city limits, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $51,950 to $68,825.
- Which Burlington ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 27215, at $68,825, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Burlington, NC?
- For the 2 of 2 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 62 carrier routes reaching 39,115 residential and 2,855 business mailboxes.
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