| Official Zip Code Name | Elon |
| Zip Code State | North Carolina |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Alamance |
| Secondary County: | Caswell |
| Area Code | 336 / 743 |
| Alternate Zip Code Names | ELON COLLEGE |
| Unacceptable Zip Code Names | OSSIPEE STONYCREEK |
| Current Population: | 14173 |
| Racial Majority: | White 82.62% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | White 75.9% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 5.6% |
| Median Household Income | $50706 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $71780 |
| School Test Performance: | Above Average |
| Average Commute Time | 22.1 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Elevation Range | 623 - 738 ft. |
| Area | 52 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 36.21105300, -79.49174700 |
The current unemployment level in 27244 is 5.6% which is higher than the current county unemployment level of 4.8% and is higher than the current state unemployment at 5.6% and lower than the current national unemployment rate at 6.0%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 27244 increased to 14173 from 10762 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 27244 is White while the majority ethnicity attending 27244 public schools is White. 32.1% of students in 27244 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11575 | 82.62% | 12003 | -4% |
| Black Or African American | 1577 | 11.26% | 1333 | +18% |
| Hispanic | 337 | 2.41% | 404 | -17% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 18 | 0.13% | 20 | -10% |
| Asian | 300 | 2.14% | 195 | +54% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% | 3 | -100% |
| Other Race | 17 | 0.06% | 17 | -53% |
| Two Or More Races | 198 | 1.39% | 198 | -2% |
| White | 75.9% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 9.6% |
| Hispanic | 9.6% |
| Asian | 1.6% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 3.1% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 14173 | 10762 |
| Male Population | 46.30% | |
| Female Population | 53.70% | |
| Total Households | 4523 |
| Test Score Performance | Above Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 32.1% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 50.0% |
| Median Household Income | $50706 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 49.20% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 31.50% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 19.30% |
| 27244 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| North Carolina District 6 | Mark Walker | Republican |
| Related Maps: Map of All North Carolina Congressional Districts | ||
| 27244 North Carolina State House of Representatives Districts | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| 59 | Jon Hardister | Republican |
| 64 | Dennis Riddell | Republican |
| 65 | Jerry Carter | Republican |
| Related Maps: Map of All North Carolina State House of Representatives Districts | ||
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| 27379 - Yanceyville |
| 27249 - Gibsonville |
| 27217 - Burlington |
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Zip Code 27244 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 28 | 30 | 37 | 45 | 54 | 63 | 68 | 66 | 59 | 46 | 38 | 30 | 47 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 49 | 53 | 62 | 71 | 79 | 86 | 90 | 88 | 82 | 72 | 62 | 53 | 71 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 4.03 | 3.43 | 4.27 | 3.3 | 4.18 | 4.05 | 4.44 | 3.96 | 4.17 | 3.42 | 3.06 | 3.22 | 45.53 |
| List of High Schools in Zipcode 27244 | |
|---|---|
| Bartlett Yancey High School | Caswell |
| Walter M Williams High School | Alamance |
| Western Alamance High School | Alamance |
| List of Middle Schools in Zipcode 27244 | |
|---|---|
| N L Dillard Middle School | Caswell |
| Turrentine Middle School | Alamance |
| Western Middle School | Alamance |