27516 — Chapel Hill, NC
Real Estate Market Targeting Score
ZIP 27516 is a strongly owner-occupied area (71% owner occupancy) with a median household income of $94K — earning a high Real Estate targeting score of 91/100.
Census Demographics — ZIP 27516
| Demographic Signal | Value |
|---|---|
| City | Chapel Hill |
| State | NC |
| Total Population | 44,697 |
| Total Households | 16,720 |
| Median Household Income | $94K |
| Owner-Occupied Households | 11,921 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 71% |
| Median Year Built(ACS B25035) | 1996 |
| Built Before 1980(older stock) | 39% |
| Built 1980–1999 | 37% |
| Built 2000 or Later(newer stock) | 24% |
| Source: 2022 ACS 5-Year | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does ZIP 27516 score 91/100 for Real Estate?▾
The score of 91/100 is driven by: +11 owner-occupied 71% (x0.8); +8 16,720 households; +10 median income $94K (x1.2). Each signal is weighted for the Real Estate vertical using AreaOps's per-vertical preset.
What does the targeting score mean for my business?▾
A score of 75–100 indicates strong demographic alignment with typical demand patterns for this vertical. 50–74 is moderate, and below 50 indicates the area demographics are less favorable. Use it as a starting signal — not the sole qualifier.
How do I add ZIP 27516 to my Real Estate service area?▾
Sign up for AreaOps, create a brand for your Real Estate operation, then use the Quick Add or targeting workbench to include ZIP 27516. You can also import a bulk list of high-scoring ZIPs as a CSV or XLSX file.
How often is the data updated?▾
Scores are refreshed monthly from 2022 ACS 5-Year data. The vintage note on this page shows which release powers the current score.
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