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Burlington, NC

Total Population

45,982

Median Household Income

$63,844

Median Home Value

$217,500

Median Rent

$1,026

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income

$63,844

100.1% above state median

Home Value

$217,500

100.4% above state median

Rent

$1,026

100% above state median

Median Age

41.8 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).

Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

Location Map

Burlington, NC 27215

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Burlington, NC

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

35.7% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 3.7%, below national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income

$63,844

-15.0% vs US

vs State Median

+-100.1%

State: $-49,277,201

Income Distribution

30.8%

Under $50k

18.5%

Over $100k

Lower Income

Middle Income

Higher Income

Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.31 people

Total Households

19,726

Family Households

43.3%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry

Education

30.4%

#2 Industry

Manufacturing

26.3%

#3 Industry

Finance

16.8%

Total Employed Residents:12,635

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute

4.2%

Under 10 minutes

Long Commute

3.6%

Over 60 minutes

Work From Home

1.1%

225 workers

Public Transit

0.1%

18 workers

Total Commuting Workers:20,140

Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate

96.3%

22,619 employed

Labor Force

23,514

871 unemployed

Median Age

41.8 years

Per Capita Income

$38,214

Poverty Rate

12.3%

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