| Official Zip Code Name | Chapel Hill |
| Zip Code State | North Carolina |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Orange |
| Secondary County: | Chatham |
| Area Code | 919 / 984 |
| Current Population: | 36139 |
| Racial Majority: | White 72.45% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | White 54.1% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 5.0% |
| Median Household Income | $59929 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $117970 |
| School Test Performance: | Excellent |
| Average Commute Time | 22.2 Minutes |
| Current Time: | EST |
| Time Zone: | Eastern Standard Time |
| Elevation Range | 423 - 732 ft. |
| Area | 91 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 35.91913986, -79.15898895 |
The current unemployment level in 27516 is 5.0% which is higher than the current county unemployment level of 4.5% and is lower than the current state unemployment at 7.0% and lower than the current national unemployment rate at 6.9%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 27516 increased to 36139 from 28584 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 27516 is White while the majority ethnicity attending 27516 public schools is White. 26.7% of students in 27516 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 28233 | 72.45% | 26292 | +7% |
| Black Or African American | 3838 | 9.85% | 3617 | +6% |
| Hispanic | 2072 | 5.32% | 2329 | -11% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 65 | 0.17% | 86 | -24% |
| Asian | 3709 | 9.52% | 2951 | +26% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% | 8 | -100% |
| Other Race | 66 | 0.44% | 66 | +159% |
| Two Or More Races | 790 | 2.27% | 790 | +12% |
| White | 54.1% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 11.1% |
| Hispanic | 15.7% |
| Asian | 12.6% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 5.9% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 36139 | 28584 |
| Male Population | 48.20% | |
| Female Population | 51.80% | |
| Total Households | 13477 |
| Test Score Performance | Excellent |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 26.7% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 27.3% |
| Median Household Income | $59929 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 42.90% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 28.00% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 29.10% |
| 27516 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| North Carolina District 4 | David Price | Democrat |
| Related Maps: Map of All North Carolina Congressional Districts | ||
| 27516 North Carolina State House of Representatives Districts | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| 50 | Graig R. Meyer | Democrat |
| 54 | Robert T. Reives II | Democrat |
| 56 | Verla Insko | Democrat |
| Related Maps: Map of All North Carolina State House of Representatives Districts | ||
| 27243 - Efland |
| 27510 - Carrboro |
| 27302 - Mebane |
| 27517 - Chapel Hill |
| 27278 - Hillsborough |
| 27253 - Graham |
| 27312 - Pittsboro |
| 27514 - Chapel Hill |
| Chapel Hill, NC |
| Carrboro, NC |
| Fearrington, NC |
Zip Code 27516 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 27 | 29 | 37 | 45 | 54 | 62 | 66 | 65 | 58 | 45 | 37 | 30 | 46 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 49 | 53 | 62 | 71 | 78 | 85 | 89 | 87 | 81 | 71 | 62 | 53 | 70 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 4.35 | 3.6 | 4.48 | 3.29 | 4.44 | 3.99 | 4.05 | 4.35 | 4.38 | 3.66 | 3.56 | 3.26 | 47.41 |
| List of High Schools in Zipcode 27516 | |
|---|---|
| Carrboro High School | Orange |
| Cedar Ridge HighSchool High School | Orange |
| Chapel Hill High School | Orange |
| East Chapel Hill High School | Orange |
| Northwood High School | Chatham |