ZIP code 27217
Where is ZIP code 27217?
Burlington, North Carolina
Alamance County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 27217 belongs to Burlington, North Carolina in Alamance County. 27217 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 336, 743, 919 and 984. About 41,406 people live in the 27217 area, where the median household income is $51,950. The closest ZIP codes are 27258 (Haw River, 3.7 mi southeast), 27244 (Elon, 5.6 mi west) and 27202 (Altamahaw, 6.6 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 27217 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Burlington |
| Also accepted | Green Level |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Alamance County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 336, 743, 919, 984 |
| Coordinates | 36.1288, -79.4114 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 272 |
Population and income in 27217
| Population | 41,406 · higher than 92% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 336 · higher than 68% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 35.5 years · lower than 84% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $51,950 · lower than 79% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $25,751 |
| Below the poverty line | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 16% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $173,200 · lower than 69% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $915 a month |
| Housing units | 17,281 |
| Households | 15,498 (2.64 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 60% / 40% |
| Land area | 123.21 sq mi (plus 3.6 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 27217. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 27217
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27258 | Haw River, NC | 3.7 mi SE | Standard |
| 27244 | Elon, NC | 5.6 mi W | Standard |
| 27202 | Altamahaw, NC | 6.6 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 27216 | Burlington, NC | 6.8 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 27253 | Graham, NC | 7 mi S | Standard |
| 27201 | Alamance, NC | 7.9 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 27215 | Burlington, NC | 8 mi SW | Standard |
| 27359 | Swepsonville, NC | 8 mi S | PO Box only |
| 27302 | Mebane, NC | 8.1 mi E | Standard |
| 27249 | Gibsonville, NC | 8.8 mi W | Standard |
| 27342 | Sedalia, NC | 12.2 mi W | PO Box only |
| 27377 | Whitsett, NC | 12.3 mi SW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 27217 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 27217
123 MAIN ST
BURLINGTON NC 27217
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts GREEN LEVEL as the city name for 27217. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (27217-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in Burlington, NC
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 27217?
- 27217 is a Burlington, North Carolina ZIP code. Green Level is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 27217 in?
- ZIP code 27217 is in Alamance County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 27217 in?
- 27217 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 27217?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 27217 use area codes 336, 743, 919 and 984.
- What is the population of ZIP code 27217?
- About 41,406 people live in ZIP code 27217, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 27217?
- The median household income in 27217 is $51,950 a year, lower than 79% of North Carolina ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 27217?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 27217 are 27258 (Haw River, 3.7 miles), 27244 (Elon, 5.6 miles), 27202 (Altamahaw, 6.6 miles) and 27216 (Burlington, 6.8 miles).