ZIP Code 27278: Hillsborough, NC
Hillsborough in Orange County, North Carolina uses ZIP code 27278. Its reference point is at latitude 36.0756 and longitude -79.0914 (36°04'32.2"N 79°05'29.0"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 27278
North Carolina has 1,115 ZIP codes listed in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 27515 in Chapel Hill, about 1.8 mi to the southwest.
| ZIP code | 27278 |
|---|---|
| Place | Hillsborough |
| County | Orange County |
| State | North Carolina |
| Country | United States |
| Latitude | 36.0756 |
| Longitude | -79.0914 |
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Map of ZIP Code 27278
Map centred on 36.0756, -79.0914. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
Photos of Hillsborough, North Carolina
ZIP Codes Near 27278
These 14 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 27278, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest places to ZIP code 27278, measured in a straight line from its reference point. Road distances will be longer.
- Efland – 5.5 mi west
- Chapel Hill – 7.3 mi south
- Cedar Grove – 9.7 mi northwest
- Mebane – 10 mi west
- Carrboro – 12 mi south
- Durham – 12 mi east
- Hurdle Mills – 12 mi north
- Bahama – 13 mi northeast
- Haw River – 13 mi west
- Swepsonville – 15 mi west
- Rougemont – 15 mi northeast
- Saxapahaw – 16 mi southwest
Schools Near Hillsborough
School places are usually allocated by home address, so families living around ZIP code 27278 should confirm their catchment school with the local education authority for Hillsborough, Orange County.
Looking at nearby areas such as Chapel Hill, Efland and Durham widens the choice of state, private and international schools. The links below open live Google Maps results centred on this location.
Parks and Outdoor Recreation
Parks, playgrounds and walking trails around Hillsborough are easiest to find on the map above or with the searches below, which are centred on ZIP code 27278.
Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, clinics and pharmacies serving Hillsborough can be found with the searches below. In an emergency in the United States, call 911.
Residents may also use facilities in nearby Chapel Hill, Efland and Durham.
Shopping and Dining in Hillsborough
Restaurants, supermarkets and shopping centres in and around Hillsborough are listed in the Google Maps searches below, with current opening hours and reviews.
Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Hillsborough, North Carolina can be found with the searches below.
For local history, try the archives of Orange County along with the name Hillsborough.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 27278, Chapel Hill lies about 1.8 mi to the southwest, Efland lies about 5.5 mi to the west, Durham lies about 8.8 mi to the southeast, Cedar Grove lies about 9.7 mi to the northwest and Mebane lies about 10 mi to the west in a straight line. Use the directions link for routes and road names.
Rivers, lakes and coastline near Hillsborough show up on the map above, or you can search for them directly.
Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 27278
Photo & Video Credits
- Photo 1 (“Cameron Ice House, pre1860 - panoramio”): Larry Lamb, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 2 (“Ayr Mount (8634530853)”): Government & Heritage Library, State Library of NC from Raleigh, NC, United States, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
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Data for ZIP code 27278 comes from GeoNames and is provided for general reference. Always confirm mailing details with the U.S. Postal Service (USPS).