27703 ZIP Code
Durham, North carolina
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 27703 |
| City/Town: | Durham |
| County: | Durham |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 60,483 |
| Median Household Income: | $82,056 |
| Per Capita Income: | $49,335 |
| Total Housing Units: | 26,092 |
| Median Home Value: | $304,300 |
| Land Area: | 49.1 sq miles
127.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 3.5 sq miles
9.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.9613, -78.8052 |
Population Information (27703 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 60,483 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 28,900 | 47.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 31,583 | 52.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 4,231 | 7.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,576 | 5.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,323 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,239 | 5.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,291 | 5.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 10,853 | 17.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 8,334 | 13.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 7,027 | 11.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,969 | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 4,134 | 6.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 5,880 | 9.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,297 | 3.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 329 | 0.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (27703 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $304,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,289 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 26,092 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 24,603 | 94.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,489 | 5.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 16,077 | 65.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 8,526 | 34.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (27703 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 42,823 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 3,075 | 7.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,001 | 4.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 8,609 | 20.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6,770 | 15.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 3,812 | 8.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 11,058 | 25.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 7,498 | 17.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 88.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 43.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (27703 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $82,056 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $99,612 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $94,617 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $49,335 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (27703 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 33,310 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 31,453 | 95.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,663 | 5.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 15,208 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 25,979 | 82.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 4,064 | 12.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,391 | 4.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 19 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (27703 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 23,342 | 38.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 23,452 | 38.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 421 | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 3,404 | 5.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 79 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 5,265 | 8.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 4,520 | 7.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 8,066 | 13.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 10,969 | 18.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 6,430 | 10.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 585 | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 330 | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 3,624 | 6.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (27703 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 547 | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 392 | 1.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,578 | 6.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 2,008 | 8.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,861 | 11.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,954 | 16.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 3,571 | 14.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 5,014 | 20.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,280 | 9.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,398 | 9.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (27703 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 21,780 | 69.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,376 | 7.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 446 | 1.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 242 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 488 | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 5,300 | 16.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (27703 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 257 | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 2,574 | 8.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,242 | 7.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 608 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,630 | 8.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,293 | 4.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 754 | 2.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 2,236 | 7.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 5,571 | 17.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 8,064 | 25.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,474 | 7.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,456 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,294 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (27703 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 10.8% | 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 (27703 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 51,903 | 85.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 40,685 | 67.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 18,022 | 29.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 8,229 | 13.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (27703 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 20,698 | 84.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,682 | 23.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 5,143 | 20.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,138 | 4.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 861 | 3.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,559 | 10.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (27703 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 16,745 | 64.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 2,731 | 10.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 539 | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 570 | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,169 | 4.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,997 | 7.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,622 | 6.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 719 | 2.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (27703 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 531 | 2.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 8,361 | 32.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 5,580 | 21.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,859 | 11.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,253 | 8.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,999 | 7.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,081 | 8.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 956 | 3.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 579 | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 893 | 3.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (27703 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 694 | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,128 | 8.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,624 | 21.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 13,264 | 50.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,438 | 13.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 944 | 3.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (27703 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 9,945 | 40.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 590 | 2.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 13,452 | 54.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 150 | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 17 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 25 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 22 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 402 | 1.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (27703 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,123 | 4.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 8,834 | 35.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 10,002 | 40.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 4,644 | 18.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (27703 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 487 | 3.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 379 | 2.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,072 | 6.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,701 | 10.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 4,208 | 26.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 6,613 | 41.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,562 | 9.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 55 | 0.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (27703 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,608 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $531 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,289 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.49 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.37 | 2.38 |
Households (27703 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 24,603 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 11,355 | 46.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,456 | 14.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,827 | 15.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 7,605 | 30.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 6,675 | 27.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,948 | 24.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.45 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.00 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (27703 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 23,489 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 8,604 | 36.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 12,506 | 53.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 412 | 1.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,642 | 7.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 8,830 | 37.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (27703 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 12,809 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 1,064 | 8.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 501 | 3.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 5,650 | 44.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,719 | 21.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,875 | 22.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (27703 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 46,966 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,632 | 5.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 60,132 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 6,609 | 11.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 344 | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,900 | 59.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,365 | 35.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (27703 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 52,051 | 86.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 7,786 | 12.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,221 | 28.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 4,992 | 64.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 2,244 | 28.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 573 | 7.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (27703 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 50,954 | 84.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 881 | 1.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 9,529 | 1081.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 9,529 | 1081.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 9,529 | 1081.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 362 | 41.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 674 | 76.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 5,607 | 636.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 211 | 24.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (27703 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 56,252 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 43,553 | 77.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 12,699 | 22.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 9,041 | 16.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,050 | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 2,069 | 3.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 539 | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (27703 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 24,603 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 23,867 | 97.0% | 89.4% |
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