The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 27215 sells for about $368,800, or $172 per square foot.
Prices are up +1.3% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 48 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,161 a month.
ZIP 27215
The 27215 housing market shows resilience with a median home value of approximately $296,220 and a 1.3% year-over-year increase. While inventory has risen, signaling more options for buyers, the market remains competitive with a median list price of $368,800. Demand is supported by the area's strategic location and stable employment base.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and commuters who value a balance between affordability and access to the larger Piedmont Triad employment markets.
Median prices moved up 1.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 48 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.4% · poverty 9.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 27215, Alamance County NC
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime trends in Burlington are generally consistent with regional averages for mid-sized North Carolina cities, with localized variations in property crime rates.
Schools serving the area are part of the Alamance-Burlington School System, which maintains a mix of performance ratings across its elementary, middle, and high school campuses.
The area faces standard regional risks including occasional severe thunderstorms and potential for localized flooding in low-lying areas near the Haw River basin.
Burlington benefits from its strategic location between the Greensboro and Research Triangle employment hubs, with ongoing industrial and commercial development along the I-40/I-85 corridor.
Property taxes are levied by Alamance County and the City of Burlington, with rates determined by annual assessments; special districts may apply for fire protection and municipal services.
Residents primarily commute via I-40/I-85, providing direct access to major employment centers in Greensboro to the west and the Research Triangle to the east.
The area features access to local parks such as Burlington City Park, nearby golf courses, and shopping centers including Alamance Crossing.
The rental market shows steady demand with a median rent of $1,400, supported by a mix of long-term residents and commuters seeking proximity to regional job centers.
The local economy is anchored by manufacturing, healthcare, and education sectors, with significant influence from the broader Piedmont Triad regional labor market.
The area is served by the I-40/I-85 highway corridor, facilitating regional transit, with limited public transit options primarily focused on local bus services.
Ongoing development includes mixed-use projects and infrastructure improvements aimed at supporting the growing population along the I-40/I-85 corridor.
Parcels are subject to Alamance County and City of Burlington tax jurisdictions, with potential additional levies for fire and utility districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns, including wind and storm risks common to the North Carolina Piedmont.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ACS tables for ZCTA 27215.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Burlington City Park Amusement Area4.61.1 mi
- Mind Head Escapes4.419.7 mi
- Bouncin Around42.9 mi
- Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts4.819.7 mi
- Boxcar Bar + Arcade4.519.9 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill4.23.8 mi
- Bryan Park4.617.5 mi
- Truist Stadium4.618.6 mi
- Southeast Cinemas Alamance Crossing Stadium 164.44.5 mi
- Cedarock Park4.87.2 mi
- Burlington Springwood Park4.76.4 mi
- Burlington City Park Amusement Area4.61.1 mi
- Graham Regional Park4.86.2 mi
- Miriam P. Brenner Children's Museum4.619.5 mi
- International Civil Rights Center & Museum4.719.8 mi
- Revolution Mill4.718.9 mi
- Historic Occoneechee Speedway Trailhead4.819.8 mi
- Greensboro Cultural Center4.819.6 mi
- Cedarock Park4.87.2 mi
- Mebane Community Park4.79 mi
- Burlington Springwood Park4.76.4 mi
- Burlington City Park Amusement Area4.61.1 mi
- Graham Regional Park4.86.2 mi
- Lake Mackintosh Marina4.56.5 mi
- Lake Cammack Park & Marina4.67 mi
- Guilford Mackintosh Park4.67.9 mi
- Lake Townsend Marina4.617.6 mi
- Mill Creek Golf Club4.69.7 mi
- The Valley Golf Course4.23 mi
- Quaker Creek Golf Course4.48.6 mi
- Country Hills Golf Course412.6 mi
- Brookwood Golf Course3.89.7 mi
- Tanger Outlets Mebane4.49.7 mi
- Harris Teeter4.52.7 mi
- Publix Super Market at Church Street Commons4.52.9 mi
- Burlington3.73.4 mi
- Ross Dress for Less45.1 mi
- Piedmont Triad International Airport4.427.7 mi
- GSO Airport4.627.8 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A central community hub featuring an amusement park, carousel, and athletic facilities.
A major regional retail destination serving the Burlington area.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the prior refresh cycle (within 12.5%).