ZIP Code 27231 - Cedar Grove North Carolina
Overview
ZIP Code 27231 is located in Cedar Grove North Carolina. Portions of 27231 are also in Cedar Grove Township (Orange County) and Bushy Fork Township. 27231 is entirely within Orange County. Regionally, 27231 is located in Metro Raleigh-Durham.
ZIP Code 27231 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Cedar Grove |
| Primary County | Orange County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 2,221 |
| Area Code(s) | 336 / 743 / 919 / 984 |
| Current Time | EDT |
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27231 Demographics
27231 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in North Carolina based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 27231 is White. The current unemployment level in 27231 is 3.5%.
| Population | 2,221 |
| Population Growth Rate | 27.75% |
| Population Density | 63 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 730 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $68,636 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $383,080 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 70.21% |
27231 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,518 | 69.79% |
| Black | 507 | 23.31% |
| Hispanic | 83 | 3.82% |
| Asian | 32 | 1.47% |
| Native American | 22 | 1.01% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 13 | 0.6% |
27231 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 57 | 5.4% |
| Bachelor Degree | 156 | 14.79% |
| High School Diploma | 393 | 37.25% |
| No High School Diploma | 6 | 0.57% |
| GED or Alternate | 61 | 5.78% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 244 | 23.13% |
| Associates Degree | 105 | 9.95% |
| Masters Degree | 29 | 2.75% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4 | 0.38% |
27231 Geography
| Coordinates | 36.20207596, -79.16638947 |
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| Region | Metro Raleigh-Durham |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Durham-Chapel Hill, NC |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 35 Square Miles |
27231 Schools
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27231 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7b: 5F to 10F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 45b - Southern Outer Piedmont | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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