27701 ZIP Code
Durham, North carolina
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 27701 |
| City/Town: | Durham |
| County: | Durham |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 24,380 |
| Median Household Income: | $61,475 |
| Per Capita Income: | $43,273 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,703 |
| Median Home Value: | $414,100 |
| Land Area: | 5.2 sq miles
13.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.9992, -78.8979 |
Population Information (27701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 24,380 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,001 | 49.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,379 | 50.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 33.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,726 | 7.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,121 | 4.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,073 | 4.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,153 | 4.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,907 | 7.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,929 | 24.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,614 | 14.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,830 | 11.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,456 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,484 | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,559 | 6.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 403 | 1.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 125 | 0.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (27701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $414,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,117 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,703 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,180 | 88.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,523 | 12.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,310 | 29.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 7,870 | 70.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (27701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 17,400 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,556 | 8.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,186 | 6.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,417 | 19.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,831 | 10.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 794 | 4.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,827 | 22.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,789 | 27.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 84.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 49.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (27701 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $61,475 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $94,360 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $75,379 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $43,273 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (27701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 14,090 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 13,629 | 96.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 450 | 3.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,193 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,170 | 82.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,741 | 12.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 718 | 5.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (27701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 11,632 | 47.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 8,562 | 35.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 136 | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 488 | 2.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 53 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,922 | 7.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,587 | 6.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,856 | 11.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 4,457 | 18.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,011 | 8.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 127 | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 51 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,268 | 9.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (27701 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 809 | 7.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 675 | 6.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,154 | 10.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 840 | 7.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,221 | 10.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,805 | 16.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,176 | 10.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,519 | 13.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 815 | 7.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,166 | 10.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (27701 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,371 | 61.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,239 | 9.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 583 | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 559 | 4.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 398 | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,321 | 17.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (27701 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 26 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 969 | 7.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,380 | 10.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 123 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 967 | 7.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 279 | 2.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 471 | 3.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 472 | 3.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,751 | 20.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,353 | 31.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,090 | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 443 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 305 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (27701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 21.9% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (27701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 19,771 | 81.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 13,846 | 56.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,458 | 30.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 4,194 | 17.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (27701 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,197 | 82.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,937 | 17.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,722 | 15.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 641 | 5.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 188 | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,092 | 18.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (27701 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,652 | 36.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 638 | 5.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,098 | 8.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,041 | 8.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 657 | 5.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 686 | 5.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 3,831 | 30.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 82 | 0.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 18 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (27701 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 163 | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,727 | 21.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 503 | 4.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 663 | 5.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 921 | 7.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,275 | 10.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 802 | 6.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,482 | 11.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,163 | 9.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 3,004 | 23.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (27701 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 944 | 7.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 3,468 | 27.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,350 | 34.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,798 | 22.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 860 | 6.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 283 | 2.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (27701 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,077 | 27.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 137 | 1.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 7,584 | 67.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 106 | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 49 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 219 | 2.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (27701 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,831 | 16.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,500 | 49.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,047 | 27.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 802 | 7.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (27701 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 82 | 2.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 160 | 4.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 277 | 8.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 248 | 7.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 370 | 11.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 955 | 28.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 911 | 27.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 307 | 9.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (27701 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,820 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $660 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,117 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.21 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.00 | 2.38 |
Households (27701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,180 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,313 | 20.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 882 | 7.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,386 | 30.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,568 | 40.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,284 | 20.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,744 | 15.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.06 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.11 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (27701 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,039 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,388 | 53.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,004 | 29.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 140 | 1.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,134 | 11.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,807 | 57.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (27701 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,455 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 360 | 6.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 242 | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,582 | 29.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 938 | 17.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,333 | 42.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (27701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 19,859 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 945 | 4.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 23,965 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,698 | 11.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 92 | 3.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,723 | 63.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 883 | 32.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (27701 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 18,404 | 75.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,707 | 23.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,299 | 40.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,694 | 47.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,517 | 26.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 714 | 12.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (27701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 20,094 | 82.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 496 | 2.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,286 | 864.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,286 | 864.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,286 | 864.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 730 | 147.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 277 | 55.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 49 | 9.9% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,855 | 575.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 78 | 15.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (27701 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 22,654 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 17,720 | 78.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,934 | 21.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,684 | 16.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 818 | 3.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 174 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 258 | 1.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (27701 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,180 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,416 | 93.2% | 89.4% |
Durham, NC27701