Chapel Hill
Town in Orange County, North Carolina
Chapel Hill is a town in Orange County, North Carolina, with 61,960 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 489 ft (149 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Carrboro, 2.6 miles W.
- 61,960residents (2020 Census)
- 489 ftelevation · 149 m
- 21.6 sq miland area · 56.0 km²
- 2,863 / sq mipopulation density
- 27599main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill is an incorporated municipality in the counties of Orange and Durham, North Carolina, United States. Its population was 61,960 in the 2020 United States census, making Chapel Hill the 17th-most populous municipality in the state. Chapel Hill and Durham make up the Durham–Chapel Hill, NC Metropolitan Statistical Area, which had an estimated population of 608,879 in 2023. When it is combined with Raleigh, the state capital, they make up the corners of the Research Triangle (officially the Raleigh–Durham–Cary, NC Combined Statistical Area), which had an estimated population of 2,368,947 in 2023.
Chapel Hill was founded in 1793 and is centered on Franklin Street, covering 21.3 square miles (55 km2). It contains several districts and buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and UNC Health Care are a major part of the economy and town influence. Local artists have created many murals in the town.
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Living in Chapel Hill
- Median household income
- $85,989
- Median home value
- $613,700
- Median rent
- $1,613/mo
- Median age
- 25.8
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Chapel Hill had 61,960 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 61,960 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,863 per sq mi (1,105 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Chapel Hill at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Orange County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 61,960 (2020) |
| Land area | 21.64 sq mi (56.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.15 sq mi (0.39 km²) |
| Elevation | 489 ft (149 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.9283° N, 79.0401° W |
| ZIP codes | 27599, 27510, 27514 |
| Official website | townofchapelhill.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3711800 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Chapel Hill
- Carrboro2.6 mi W
- Carolina Meadows4.9 mi S
- Governors Village5.3 mi S
- Governors Club6.0 mi S
- Briar Chapel8.4 mi SW
- Durham8.6 mi NE
- Fearrington Village9.3 mi S
- Hillsborough10.1 mi N
- Efland12.8 mi NW
- Morrisville12.9 mi SE
- Gorman15.2 mi NE
- Saxapahaw15.6 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Chapel Hill
What county is Chapel Hill in?
Chapel Hill is in Orange County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Chapel Hill, NC?
61,960 people lived in Chapel Hill at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Chapel Hill, NC?
The main ZIP code is 27599. Other ZIP codes: 27510, 27514.
What is the elevation of Chapel Hill?
489 feet (149 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Chapel Hill?
Carrboro (2.6 mi), Carolina Meadows (4.9 mi), Governors Village (5.3 mi), Governors Club (6.0 mi), Briar Chapel (8.4 mi).
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