The ZIP Code 27278 is associated with Hillsborough, NC in Orange County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 26,884. The 27278 ZIP Code has a median age of 44.3 years, and 23.2% of residents are aged 62 years and older. Median househould income in this region is $76,152, while about 6% of the population lives below the poverty line. In this North Carolina region, an estimated 50.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at about $43,449.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 27278 is $76,152, while the region's mean household income is $109,260. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $43,449. The per capita income in ZIP Code 27278 of $43,449 is approximately 41.15% more than the per capita income in North Carolina overall of $30,783. An estimated 6.0% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 36.84% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 14.9% of the population in 27278 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 14.8% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 3.9% of 27278 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 5.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 6.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 8.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 10.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 14.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 14.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 14.9% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 9.2% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 12.7% |
In ZIP Code 27278, 90.0% of the population graduated high school, while 50.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.8% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 24.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 16.9% in this Orange County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 3.8% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 6.3% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 16.9% |
| Some college, no degree | 16.6% |
| Associate's degree | 6.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 25.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 24.8% |
Residents of ZIP Code 27278 are older than average. The median age of 44.3 years in ZIP Code 27278 is approximately 16.27% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 77.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 23.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.3% of the population in 27278 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 12.5% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.9% of 27278 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 6.6% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.3% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.9% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.5% |
| 25 to 34 years | 10.4% |
| 35 to 44 years | 11.5% |
| 45 to 54 years | 14.3% |
| 55 to 59 years | 8.8% |
| 60 to 64 years | 8.1% |
| 65 to 74 years | 12.5% |
| 75 to 84 years | 3.7% |
| 85 years and over | 1.9% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 27278, 97.7% is one race, while 2.3% are two or more races. Approximately 10.9% of 27278 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 27278 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (80.8%), followed by Black or African American (12.6%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 80.8% |
| Black or African American | 12.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.0% |
| Asian | 2.8% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 4.1% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 27278 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91.1% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 27278 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 91.1% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 27278, 87.7% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 9.3% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.8% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.2% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Orange County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 87.7% |
| Spanish | 9.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.8% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 1.0% |
| Other languages | 0.2% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 27278, an estimated 20.1% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 19.4% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 2.4% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Orange County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 5.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 2.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 20.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 19.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 18.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 15.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 7.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 5.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2.4% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 5.1% |
In 27278, 61.9% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 8.3% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 26.3 minutes. Approximately 33.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 27278 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 16.9% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.6% of 27278 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.6% |
| Construction | 6.2% |
| Manufacturing | 6.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.8% |
| Retail trade | 7.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 2.1% |
| Information | 1.4% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 6.3% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 16.9% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 33.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 7.6% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.7% |
| Public administration | 4.8% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 27278 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.26 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 27.67% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 20.18% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 27278 | 12.12¢/kWh | 10.69¢/kWh | 5.62¢/kWh |
| North Carolina | 15.12¢/kWh | 10.36¢/kWh | 7.9¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.07¢/kWh | 14.06¢/kWh | 9.02¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 27278 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.62 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.79 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.42 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.82 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.68 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.75 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.62 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.72 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.69 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.99 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.02 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.96 | 1.78 | 5.46 |