27705 ZIP Code
Durham, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 27705 |
| City/Town: | Durham |
| County: | Durham |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 46,880 |
| Median Household Income: | $65,935 |
| Per Capita Income: | $37,645 |
| Total Housing Units: | 23,055 |
| Median Home Value: | $363,000 |
| Land Area: | 42.1 sq miles
109.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.3 sq miles
0.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 36.0251, -78.9821 |
Population Information (27705 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 46,880 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 22,608 | 48.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 24,272 | 51.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 35.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,640 | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,145 | 4.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,192 | 4.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,481 | 7.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 4,777 | 10.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 8,143 | 17.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 6,145 | 13.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,897 | 10.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,419 | 5.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,366 | 5.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,954 | 8.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,282 | 4.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,439 | 3.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (27705 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $363,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,248 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 23,055 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 21,055 | 91.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,000 | 8.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,581 | 45.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 11,474 | 54.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (27705 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 31,645 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,538 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,301 | 4.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,980 | 12.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,304 | 10.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,612 | 5.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 9,345 | 29.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 10,565 | 33.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 62.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (27705 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $65,935 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $102,237 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $110,700 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $37,645 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (27705 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 25,067 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 24,169 | 96.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 898 | 3.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 14,393 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 19,404 | 80.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,619 | 15.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,103 | 4.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 43 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (27705 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 29,346 | 62.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 8,520 | 18.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 254 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 3,798 | 8.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 9 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,400 | 3.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,553 | 7.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,152 | 6.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 6,347 | 13.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 3,363 | 7.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 443 | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 150 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,391 | 5.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (27705 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,493 | 7.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 882 | 4.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,460 | 6.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 2,038 | 9.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,571 | 12.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,122 | 14.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,836 | 8.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,487 | 16.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,619 | 7.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,547 | 12.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (27705 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 14,436 | 59.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,630 | 6.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 589 | 2.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 1,468 | 6.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 509 | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 4,849 | 20.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (27705 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 225 | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,247 | 5.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,225 | 5.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 171 | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,392 | 5.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 434 | 1.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 379 | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,317 | 5.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,916 | 12.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 10,681 | 44.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,407 | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,068 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 707 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (27705 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 16.7% | 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 (27705 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 41,233 | 88.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 34,263 | 73.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 12,524 | 26.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 4,977 | 10.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (27705 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 16,634 | 79.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,409 | 25.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,071 | 19.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 377 | 1.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 373 | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,411 | 6.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (27705 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 10,047 | 43.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,955 | 8.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,067 | 4.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,015 | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,594 | 6.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 2,949 | 12.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 3,975 | 17.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 426 | 1.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 27 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (27705 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 242 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 3,264 | 14.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,187 | 9.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,735 | 16.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 3,983 | 17.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,573 | 15.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,250 | 9.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,624 | 7.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 796 | 3.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,401 | 6.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (27705 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 1,273 | 5.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 4,620 | 20.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 7,020 | 30.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,237 | 27.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,862 | 12.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,043 | 4.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (27705 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,348 | 34.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 411 | 2.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 12,972 | 61.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 115 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 56 | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 17 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 59 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 77 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (27705 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 2,274 | 10.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 8,807 | 41.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 7,177 | 34.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,797 | 13.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (27705 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 381 | 4.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 157 | 1.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 434 | 4.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 658 | 6.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,095 | 21.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,012 | 31.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,474 | 25.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 370 | 3.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (27705 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,714 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $632 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,248 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.39 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.82 | 2.38 |
Households (27705 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 21,055 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 7,361 | 35.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,908 | 13.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 5,030 | 23.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 7,158 | 34.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,667 | 22.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,350 | 25.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.08 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.87 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (27705 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 19,280 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 8,874 | 46.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 8,242 | 42.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 334 | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,487 | 7.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 9,192 | 47.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (27705 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 14,202 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 640 | 4.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 363 | 2.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,082 | 21.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,778 | 12.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 8,339 | 58.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (27705 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 38,578 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,955 | 5.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 46,210 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,568 | 9.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 342 | 7.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,953 | 42.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,273 | 49.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (27705 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 37,146 | 79.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 9,288 | 19.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,028 | 32.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 5,444 | 58.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 3,549 | 38.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 816 | 8.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (27705 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 38,992 | 83.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 662 | 1.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 7,888 | 1191.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 7,888 | 1191.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 7,888 | 1191.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 936 | 141.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 811 | 122.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 107 | 16.2% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 3,329 | 502.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 83 | 12.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (27705 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 44,240 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 35,155 | 79.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 9,085 | 20.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 5,129 | 11.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,497 | 3.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 2,030 | 4.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 429 | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (27705 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 21,055 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 20,284 | 96.3% | 89.4% |
Durham, NC27705