ZIP Code 27243, NC

Living in 27243

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Bikeability 20
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Walkability 7
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Commute 37
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Public Transit 35
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Affordability 62
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Public Safety 98
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Airports 44
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Hospitals 61
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Colleges 51
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Schools 31
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Residents

4.4k Population +789 (2010–19)
48  y Median Age +6 (2010–19)
33% College-Educated -4% (2010–19)
78% Family Households +8% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black17%
Caucasian76%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial6%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school6%
High school graduate26%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree10%

Households

Family household78%
Householder living alone19%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$67k Median Household Income +$5.9k (2010–19)
94% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
30  mi Average Commute
94% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more9%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector69%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Sales and office26%
Service17%

Commute

Car, truck, or van89%
Public transportation3%
Walked<1%
Worked at home8%

Housing

$187k Median Home Value +$25k (2010–19)
25% Built 2000 or Later
$554 Median Monthly Rent +$89 (2010–19)
72% Owner-Occupied -11% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached78%
Mobile home21%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200922%
Built 1990 to 199929%
Built 1980 to 198920%
Built 1970 to 19795%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier6%

Home Value

Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K10%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity64%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas15%
Utility gas8%
Wood9%

Crime

Violent Crime in 27243

United States45
North Carolina20
Durham Metro Area4
Orange County5

Property Crime in 27243

United States48
North Carolina30
Durham Metro Area8
Orange County13

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (62%)(35%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton63%
Donald Trump33%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 39 4 1
Feb 42 3 1
Mar 50 4 0
Apr 58 3 0
May 67 4 0
Jun 75 4 0
Jul 78 5 0
Aug 77 4 0
Sep 70 4 0
Oct 59 3 0
Nov 50 3 0
Dec 41 3 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 27243

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding49
Tornado20
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 27243, NC

Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 27243, NC

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Bradford Academy
5 miles, W
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Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 27243, NC

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Duke University
15 miles, E
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Elon University
17 miles, W

Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 27243, NC

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Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 27243, NC

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