ZIP Code 27278, NC

Living in 27278

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Bikeability 18
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Walkability 17
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Commute 49
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Public Transit 19
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Affordability 52
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Public Safety 97
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Airports 45
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Hospitals 62
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Colleges 51
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Schools 44
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Residents

27k Population +3k (2010–19)
44  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
50% College-Educated +12% (2010–19)
68% Family Households -5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black11%
Caucasian72%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school10%
High school graduate17%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree26%
Graduate degree25%

Households

Family household68%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$76k Median Household Income +$13k (2010–19)
90% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
28  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more13%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector60%
Self-employed9%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts53%
Military<1%
Sales and office17%
Service14%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home8%

Housing

$257k Median Home Value +$45k (2010–19)
28% Built 2000 or Later
$832 Median Monthly Rent +$127 (2010–19)
72% Owner-Occupied +5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home13%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200920%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier5%

Home Value

Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K19%
$400K to $499K9%
$500K to $749K8%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity53%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas12%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas30%
Wood3%

Crime

Violent Crime in 27278

United States45
North Carolina20
Durham Metro Area4
Orange County5

Property Crime in 27278

United States48
North Carolina30
Durham Metro Area8
Orange County13

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (63%)(35%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton65%
Donald Trump31%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 38 4 1
Feb 42 3 1
Mar 50 4 0
Apr 58 3 0
May 66 4 0
Jun 75 4 0
Jul 78 5 0
Aug 77 4 0
Sep 70 4 0
Oct 59 4 0
Nov 50 3 0
Dec 41 3 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 27278

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding47
Tornado19
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 27278, NC

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Eno River Academy
1 miles, NW

Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 27278, NC

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Triangle Day School
8 miles, SE
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Just Right Academy
9 miles, SE

Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 27278, NC

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Duke University
10 miles, SE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 27278, NC

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Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 27278, NC

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