Carrboro, NC ZIP Codes
2 ZIP codes serve Carrboro, North Carolina: 27516 and 27510. Together they are home to 61,226 residents in 24,541 households. That is more than the 21,204 people counted inside Carrboro town limits, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary. Median household income ranges from $61,837 in 27510 to $106,353 in 27516.
Carrboro town limits (Census)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 21,204 |
| Households | 9,474 |
| Median household income | $85,743 |
| Median home value | $539,400 |
| Median age | 33.4 |
| Median rent | $1,470 |
All 2 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 61,226 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 24,541 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $61,837 (27510) to $106,353 (27516) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $93,586 |
| Homeowners | 58.4% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 28.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 18.0% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 41 routes, 26,470 homes (2 of 2 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Carrboro: 27516 ($106,353)
- Most residents: 27516 (47,358 people)
- Highest homeownership: 27516 (70.7% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 27516 (32.9% of households)
- Most new movers: 27510 (23.2% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 27510 (31.7 years)
- Highest median home value: 27516 ($567,200)
Every ZIP code in Carrboro
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27516 | Chapel Hill | 47,358 | 17,503 | $106,353 | $567,200 | 70.7% | 32.9% | 16.5% | 31 | 19,512 | 4% of its land |
| 27510 | Carrboro | 13,868 | 7,038 | $61,837 | $449,700 | 27.7% | 16.9% | 23.2% | 10 | 8,011 | 100% of its land; mailing city |
A ZIP code is listed for Carrboro when at least 10% of its land lies inside Carrboro town limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Carrboro. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Carrboro.
Counties
- Orange County — 12 ZIP codes
Nearby cities sharing these ZIP codes
- Chapel Hill — 4 ZIP codes
- Briar Chapel — 2 ZIP codes
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Carrboro, NC?
- 27516 and 27510. A ZIP code is listed for Carrboro when at least 10% of its land lies inside Carrboro town limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Carrboro.
- What is the population of Carrboro, NC?
- The Census Bureau counts 21,204 residents inside Carrboro town limits (ACS 2020–2024). The 2 ZIP codes that serve Carrboro hold 61,226 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Carrboro, NC?
- $85,743 inside Carrboro town limits, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $61,837 to $106,353.
- Which Carrboro ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 27516, at $106,353, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Carrboro, NC?
- For the 2 of 2 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 41 carrier routes reaching 26,470 residential and 1,055 business mailboxes.
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