27517 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 27517, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

27517 is a zip code in Chatham County, Durham County, and Orange County, North Carolina, which covers New Hope, Williams, Triangle, and Chapel Hill, with a total population of 26,352 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 27517 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 27517.

The estimated population of people living in 27517 is 26,352, with a median age of 43.9.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 27517 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
26,352
+5.71%
+9.06%
2020
24,928
 -1.68% -
2019
25,355
+5.24%
-
2018
24,092
 -0.29% -
2017
24,162
 - -

Population of 27517 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 27517 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
73.2%
76.5%
 -4.31%
Black/African American
9.3%
7%
 +32.86%
Native
0.2%
0.3%
 -33.33%
Hispanic
6.3%
8%
 -21.25%
Asian
6.5%
6.2%
 +4.84%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.8%
1.7%
 +123.53%
Other
0.5%
0.2%
 +150.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 27517 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 27517 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 27517 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 27517 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 43.9 -2.88% 41.9 -2.78% 46 -1.5%
2020 45.2 -0.22% 43.1 -2.27% 46.7 +1.74%
2019 45.3 +1.12% 44.1 +1.38% 45.9 -1.08%
2018 44.8 +2.99% 43.5 +3.82% 46.4 +1.75%
2017 43.5 - 41.9 - 45.6 -

The median age of the 27517 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 27517 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,301 +14.81% 1,113 -7.68% 1,495 1,020
10 to 19 1,314 +25.6% 1,103 +32.49% 1,609 1,448
20 to 29 1,303 +21.29% 1,688 +2.88% 1,555 1,700
30 to 39 1,452 +6.85% 1,573 +7.89% 1,548 1,692
40 to 49 1,320 +6.22% 1,546 +12.75% 1,373 1,736
50 to 59 1,445 -0.1% 1,978 -11.54% 1,419 1,754
60 to 69 1,386 +34.34% 1,585 +16.82% 1,905 1,844
70+ 1,924 +3.13% 2,131 +7.44% 1,976 2,278

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 27517 zip code is $111,295.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 27517.

  • Under 25
    $32,173.00
  • 25 to 44
    $92,569.00
  • 45 to 64
    $147,417.00
  • 65 and over
    $90,579.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 27517 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 27517, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 27517 is currently $162,477.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

26.15% of households in 27517 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 27517 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    10.35%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    14.37%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    12.33%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    9.37%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    17.07%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    10.35%
  • $200,000 or more
    26.15%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 27517 is $71,145.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 27517 by the total population of 27517.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 27517 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 27517 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    34.91%
  • Bachelor's degree
    53.78%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    1.97%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    8.61%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.74%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 27517 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 27517 zip over the age of 16 is 21,885.

Of those people, a total of 60.20% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 27517 is 57.70%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 27517 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,105 24.90% 29.10%
20 to 24 years 1,424 66.40% 0.80%
25 to 29 years 1,831 78.60% 3.30%
30 to 34 years 1,406 96.10% 12.10%
35 to 44 years 3,099 87.20% 1.40%
45 to 54 years 2,980 87.20% 1.70%
55 to 59 years 2,037 84.40% 4.50%
60 to 64 years 1,888 59.60% 4.20%
65 to 74 years 3,349 22.10% 0.00%
75 years and over 2,766 10.20% 6.40%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 27517. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 17,394 59.00% 4.00%
Black or African American 1,956 67.90% 6.60%
American Indian and Alaska Native 63 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 1,481 53.10% 2.40%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 339 80.50% 0.00%
Two or more races 652 81.30% 1.20%
Hispanic or Latino 1,070 56.70% 6.60%
Not Hispanic or Latino 16,658 59.60% 3.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 27517 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 27517 is 12,632, with median earnings of $61,694.00.

Women in 27517 are earning approximately 68.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 12,632 $61,694.00
Male 6,344 $79,511.00
Female 6,288 $54,264.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 27517 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 2,188 $141,667.00
Business and Financial 1,277 $98,792.00
Computer and Mathematical 593 $77,127.00
Architecture and Engineering 243 $104,712.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 696 $51,934.00
Community and Social Service 163 $73,021.00
Legal 166 $87,639.00
Educational and Library 1,527 $62,978.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 468 $42,050.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,427 $71,278.00
Healthcare Support 376 $28,962.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 59 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 570 $11,728.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 255 $13,951.00
Personal Care and Service 340 $25,917.00
Sales 858 $56,371.00
Office and Administrative Support 686 $40,779.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 192 $31,842.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 148 $95,267.00
Production 118 $56,280.00
Transportation and Material Moving 168 $45,667.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 27517 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 27517.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 1,289 $146,101.00 899 $127,337.00
Business and Financial 530 $119,545.00 747 $98,133.00
Computer and Mathematical 471 $85,898.00 122 $22,344.00
Architecture and Engineering 204 $104,423.00 39 $105,341.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 380 $54,375.00 316 $51,226.00
Community and Social Service 105 $90,446.00 58 $48,981.00
Legal 95 $78,807.00 71 $89,097.00
Educational and Library 626 $101,098.00 901 $59,284.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 79 $135,583.00 389 $41,520.00
Healthcare Practitioners 564 $98,667.00 863 $62,396.00
Healthcare Support 34 $0.00 342 $28,308.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 36 $0.00 23 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 297 $25,230.00 273 $11,415.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 168 $14,500.00 87 $7,257.00
Personal Care and Service 96 $0.00 244 $25,750.00
Sales 545 $57,438.00 313 $39,219.00
Office and Administrative Support 169 $35,547.00 517 $41,783.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 192 $31,842.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 148 $95,267.00 0 $0.00
Production 97 $56,799.00 21 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 168 $45,667.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 11,222 households in 27517, with an average household size of 2.33 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 6,969 families living in the 27517 zip code with an average family size of 2.93 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 27517:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 6,287 160 522 4,253
Average Household Size 2.92 2.95 3.73 1.27
Total Families 6,287 160 522 0
Average Household Size 2.88 2.64 3.66 0

Poverty

Of the 6,969 families living in 27517, 2.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 27517:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 12,144 housing units in 27517.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 11,222 92.41%
Vacant 922 7.59%

27.37% of the total 12,144 housing units in 27517 are rental units. This is approximately 3,324 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 7,675 are occupied by the owner - or 63.20% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 27517 is $1,381.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 27517 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    223
  • Less than $500
    101
  • $500 to $999
    496
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,349
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    923
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    115
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    80
  • $3,000 or more
    260

Property Value

The median value of a property in 27517 is $450,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 27517 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    113
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    131
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    188
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    380
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    859
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    2,755
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    2,721
  • $1,000,000 or more
    528

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 27517. The chart below shows the number of properties in 27517 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    98
  • 1940 to 1949
    200
  • 1950 to 1959
    704
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,024
  • 1970 to 1979
    822
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,382
  • 1990 to 1999
    2,677
  • 2000 to 2009
    3,327
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,868
  • 2014 or later
    42

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 27517 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    435
  • 1 vehicle available
    4,063
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,817
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,907

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 27517 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 27517 that commute to work in a particular way.

21.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 27517.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    178
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    802
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,780
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,108
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,826
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    639
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,086
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    353
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    201
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    323
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    137
  • 90 or more minutes
    179

Summary

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