ZIP 27516 — Commute & Transit

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Upper Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Commute modes, vehicles, walkability, and job access

Commute & Transit in Chapel Hill town, NC (27516)

Commute Mode

28% work from home — strong remote-work hub.

Household Vehicles

Typical household vehicle ownership.

Commute Indicators

Work From Home

27.9%+84% vs US avg

No Vehicle

0.8%-90% vs US avg

N/A

Avg Commute

8:00-8:29 a.m.

Peak Departure

Walkability

EPA Smart Location Database. High scores mean less car dependency.

Walkability Score (1–100)51

Somewhat walkable

Transit Access

EPA Smart Location Database (residential-weighted).

Distance to nearest transit (mi)

0.14

Transit stops within ½ mile

23.95

Jobs accessible by transit (45 min)

25,181