27704 ZIP Code
Durham, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 27704 |
| City/Town: | Durham |
| County: | Durham |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 41,966 |
| Median Household Income: | $59,237 |
| Per Capita Income: | $34,718 |
| Total Housing Units: | 16,869 |
| Median Home Value: | $229,500 |
| Land Area: | 41.9 sq miles
108.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 3.9 sq miles
10.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 36.0424, -78.8288 |
Population Information (27704 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 41,966 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 19,682 | 46.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 22,284 | 53.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 35.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,540 | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,300 | 5.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,521 | 8.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,946 | 7.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,406 | 5.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 7,072 | 16.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,820 | 13.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,300 | 12.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,244 | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,476 | 5.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,889 | 6.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,994 | 4.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 458 | 1.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (27704 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $229,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,204 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 16,869 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 16,103 | 95.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 766 | 4.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,985 | 55.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 7,118 | 44.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (27704 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 28,253 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,956 | 6.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,044 | 7.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,178 | 25.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,865 | 20.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,594 | 9.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,600 | 19.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,016 | 10.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 85.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 30.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (27704 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $59,237 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $70,938 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $68,723 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $34,718 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (27704 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 22,735 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 21,302 | 93.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,421 | 6.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 10,163 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 16,989 | 79.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,164 | 14.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,113 | 5.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 36 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (27704 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 12,358 | 29.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 21,595 | 51.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 70 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 699 | 1.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 3,741 | 8.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,503 | 8.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 5,726 | 13.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 8,400 | 20.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 4,097 | 9.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 179 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 25 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 4,099 | 9.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (27704 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 546 | 3.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 569 | 3.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,563 | 9.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,331 | 8.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,542 | 15.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,468 | 21.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,409 | 15.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,500 | 15.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 793 | 4.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 382 | 2.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (27704 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 14,955 | 70.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,639 | 12.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 601 | 2.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 259 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 387 | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,079 | 9.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (27704 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 75 | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,678 | 7.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,830 | 8.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 421 | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,198 | 10.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 836 | 3.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 306 | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 957 | 4.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,639 | 12.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 6,204 | 29.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,277 | 10.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 951 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 930 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (27704 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.5% | 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 (27704 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 35,326 | 84.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 24,921 | 59.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 14,303 | 34.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 6,252 | 14.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (27704 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 13,029 | 80.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,535 | 28.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,758 | 23.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 667 | 4.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 482 | 3.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,508 | 15.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (27704 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 11,663 | 69.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 765 | 4.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 397 | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 571 | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,312 | 7.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,093 | 6.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 834 | 4.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 234 | 1.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (27704 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 95 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,738 | 10.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 4,010 | 23.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,844 | 10.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,152 | 12.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,039 | 12.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,736 | 10.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,069 | 12.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 714 | 4.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 472 | 2.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (27704 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 109 | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,337 | 7.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,404 | 26.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 8,287 | 49.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,369 | 14.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 363 | 2.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (27704 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,850 | 30.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 367 | 2.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 10,671 | 66.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 142 | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 31 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 8 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 2 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 32 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (27704 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,342 | 8.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,527 | 34.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,978 | 37.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,256 | 20.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (27704 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 357 | 4.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 381 | 4.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,021 | 11.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,607 | 17.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,194 | 35.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,983 | 22.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 434 | 4.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 8 | 0.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (27704 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,398 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $447 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,204 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.51 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.66 | 2.38 |
Households (27704 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 16,103 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,924 | 36.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,495 | 15.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,787 | 17.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 6,274 | 39.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,632 | 35.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,826 | 23.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.58 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.27 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (27704 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,799 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 7,243 | 45.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,593 | 41.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 448 | 2.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,211 | 7.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 7,040 | 44.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (27704 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 10,693 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 529 | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 776 | 7.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,435 | 41.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,315 | 21.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,638 | 24.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (27704 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 32,119 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,047 | 6.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 41,578 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,243 | 12.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 295 | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,003 | 57.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,945 | 37.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (27704 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 35,146 | 83.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 6,621 | 15.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 4,594 | 69.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,737 | 26.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 723 | 10.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 290 | 4.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (27704 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 35,588 | 84.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 376 | 0.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 6,378 | 1696.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 6,378 | 1696.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 6,378 | 1696.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 224 | 59.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 1,330 | 353.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 4,168 | 1108.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 13 | 3.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (27704 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 39,426 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 30,900 | 78.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 8,526 | 21.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 6,667 | 16.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 427 | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 464 | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 968 | 2.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (27704 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 16,103 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 15,023 | 93.3% | 89.4% |
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