Hillsborough, NC ZIP Codes
One ZIP code serves Hillsborough, North Carolina: 27278. Together they are home to 27,925 residents in 11,533 households. That is more than the 9,724 people counted inside Hillsborough town limits, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary.
Hillsborough town limits (Census)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 9,724 |
| Households | 4,146 |
| Median household income | $98,163 |
| Median home value | $460,100 |
| Median age | 42.5 |
| Median rent | $1,368 |
All 1 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 27,925 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 11,533 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $105,887 (27278) to $105,887 (27278) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $105,887 |
| Homeowners | 77.6% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 27.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.4% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 19 routes, 12,881 homes (1 of 1 ZIP codes) |
Every ZIP code in Hillsborough
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27278 | Hillsborough | 27,925 | 11,533 | $105,887 | $414,100 | 77.6% | 27.5% | 10.4% | 19 | 13,549 | 5% of its land; mailing city |
A ZIP code is listed for Hillsborough when at least 10% of its land lies inside Hillsborough town limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Hillsborough. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Hillsborough.
Counties
- Orange County — 12 ZIP codes
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Hillsborough, NC?
- 27278. A ZIP code is listed for Hillsborough when at least 10% of its land lies inside Hillsborough town limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Hillsborough.
- What is the population of Hillsborough, NC?
- The Census Bureau counts 9,724 residents inside Hillsborough town limits (ACS 2020–2024). The 1 ZIP code that serve Hillsborough hold 27,925 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Hillsborough, NC?
- $98,163 inside Hillsborough town limits, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $105,887 to $105,887.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Hillsborough, NC?
- For the 1 of 1 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 19 carrier routes reaching 12,881 residential and 667 business mailboxes.
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