ZIP Code 27517: Chapel Hill, North Carolina
ZIP code 27517 is assigned to Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and lies within Orange County. Its reference point is at latitude 35.9182 and longitude -79.0035 (35°55'05.5"N 79°00'12.6"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 27517
Chapel Hill, NC has 5 ZIP codes in our directory. Besides 27517, they include 27514, 27515, 27516, 27599.
Across Orange County there are 9 ZIP codes listed, and North Carolina has 1,115 in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 27514 in Chapel Hill, NC, about 1.9 mi to the west.
| ZIP code | 27517 |
|---|---|
| City | Chapel Hill |
| County | Orange County |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| Latitude | 35.9182 |
| Longitude | -79.0035 |
| DMS | 35°55'05.5"N 79°00'12.6"W |
| Nearest ZIP | 27514 (Chapel Hill, 1.9 mi) |
All ZIP codes in Chapel Hill, NC · All North Carolina ZIP codes
Map of ZIP Code 27517
Map centered on 35.9182, -79.0035. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
Video: Chapel Hill, NC
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ZIP Codes Near 27517
These 15 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 27517, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest communities to ZIP code 27517, measured in a straight line from its reference point, are Durham, NC (4.8 mi east), Carrboro, NC (4.9 mi west) and Cary, NC (10 mi southeast). Distances are approximate and road distances will be longer.
- Durham, NC – 4.8 mi east
- Carrboro, NC – 4.9 mi west
- Cary, NC – 10 mi southeast
- Eagle Rock, NC – 10 mi south
- Morrisville, NC – 11 mi southeast
Schools Near Chapel Hill, NC
Public school assignments in the United States are based on street address, so families in ZIP code 27517 should confirm their assigned school with the school district that serves Chapel Hill and Orange County.
Searching nearby communities such as Durham and Carrboro can widen the list of public, private and charter options. The links below open live Google Maps results centered on 27517.
Parks and Outdoor Recreation
Parks, trails and playgrounds around Chapel Hill, NC are easiest to find on the map above or with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 27517.
Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, urgent care clinics and pharmacies serving Chapel Hill, NC can be found with the searches below. In a medical emergency, call 911.
Residents of ZIP code 27517 may also use facilities in nearby Durham, Carrboro and Cary.
Shopping and Dining in Chapel Hill
Restaurants, grocery stores and shopping centers in and around ZIP code 27517 are listed in the Google Maps searches below, with current hours and reviews.
Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Chapel Hill, North Carolina can be found with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 27517.
To research local history, try searching for Orange County records and archives along with the name Chapel Hill.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 27517, Durham lies about 4.8 mi to the east, Carrboro lies about 4.9 mi to the west, Cary lies about 10 mi to the southeast, Eagle Rock lies about 10 mi to the south and Morrisville lies about 11 mi to the southeast. Use the directions link for turn-by-turn routes and road names.
Rivers, lakes and other water features near Chapel Hill show up on the map above, or you can search for them directly.
Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 27517
Photo & Video Credits
- Video: “[4K] North Carolina, University of N.C. at Chapel Hill, Summer Walk Tour” by 4K Life Studio, embedded from YouTube. All rights belong to the creator.
Data for ZIP code 27517 comes from a public U.S. postal code dataset and is provided for general reference. Always confirm mailing details with the U.S. Postal Service.