27707 ZIP Code
Durham, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 27707 |
| City/Town: | Durham |
| County: | Durham |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 50,696 |
| Median Household Income: | $69,579 |
| Per Capita Income: | $42,370 |
| Total Housing Units: | 23,201 |
| Median Home Value: | $320,600 |
| Land Area: | 20.7 sq miles
53.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.9545, -78.9533 |
Population Information (27707 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 50,696 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 23,960 | 47.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 26,736 | 52.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 34.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,093 | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,589 | 5.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,772 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,605 | 7.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 4,792 | 9.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 8,676 | 17.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 7,019 | 13.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 6,675 | 13.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,318 | 4.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,330 | 4.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,380 | 8.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,644 | 3.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 803 | 1.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (27707 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $320,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,276 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 23,201 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 21,205 | 91.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,996 | 8.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 10,222 | 48.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 10,983 | 51.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (27707 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 33,845 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,596 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,510 | 4.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,986 | 17.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,097 | 12.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,037 | 6.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 8,677 | 25.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 9,942 | 29.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 55.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (27707 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $69,579 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $104,663 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $86,812 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $42,370 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (27707 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 27,957 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 26,665 | 95.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,203 | 4.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 13,786 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 21,494 | 80.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 4,159 | 15.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 883 | 3.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 129 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (27707 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 23,869 | 47.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 17,888 | 35.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 349 | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,410 | 4.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,484 | 4.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,696 | 7.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 4,436 | 8.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 7,526 | 14.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 3,874 | 7.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 296 | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 371 | 0.7% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,985 | 5.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (27707 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,400 | 6.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 584 | 2.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,529 | 7.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,374 | 6.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 3,185 | 15.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,438 | 16.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,646 | 12.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,517 | 16.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,116 | 5.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,416 | 11.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (27707 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 18,004 | 67.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,443 | 9.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 745 | 2.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 821 | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 489 | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 3,819 | 14.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (27707 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 38 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 2,107 | 7.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,427 | 5.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 387 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,792 | 10.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 805 | 3.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 501 | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,269 | 4.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 3,765 | 14.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 9,817 | 36.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,090 | 7.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,048 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 619 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (27707 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 14.3% | 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 (27707 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 44,438 | 87.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 34,863 | 68.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 14,693 | 29.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 6,159 | 12.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (27707 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 17,447 | 82.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,628 | 21.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,848 | 18.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 775 | 3.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 297 | 1.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,868 | 8.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (27707 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 11,690 | 50.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,668 | 7.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 629 | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,425 | 6.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 2,475 | 10.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 2,690 | 11.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,453 | 10.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 171 | 0.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (27707 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 278 | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,685 | 11.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,709 | 11.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,525 | 15.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 4,019 | 17.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,315 | 14.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,617 | 11.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,782 | 7.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 952 | 4.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,319 | 5.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (27707 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 457 | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 3,168 | 13.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 7,686 | 33.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,895 | 34.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,938 | 12.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,057 | 4.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (27707 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,342 | 29.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 225 | 1.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 14,311 | 67.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 145 | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 32 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 20 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 16 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 114 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (27707 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,634 | 7.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 8,832 | 41.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 7,766 | 36.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,973 | 14.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (27707 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 194 | 1.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 225 | 2.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 815 | 8.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,237 | 12.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,228 | 21.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,007 | 29.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,179 | 21.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 337 | 3.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (27707 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,707 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $589 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,276 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.34 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.18 | 2.38 |
Households (27707 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 21,205 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,820 | 32.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,845 | 13.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 4,379 | 20.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 8,233 | 38.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,176 | 24.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,119 | 24.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.26 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.08 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (27707 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 19,295 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 9,298 | 48.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,737 | 40.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 414 | 2.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,525 | 7.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 11,127 | 57.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (27707 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 13,202 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 799 | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 567 | 4.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,031 | 30.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,374 | 18.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 5,431 | 41.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (27707 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 40,738 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,037 | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 50,597 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,608 | 9.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 361 | 7.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,178 | 47.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,069 | 44.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (27707 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 40,206 | 79.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 9,944 | 19.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 4,894 | 49.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 4,386 | 44.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 2,274 | 22.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 664 | 6.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (27707 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 42,821 | 84.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 630 | 1.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 7,875 | 1250.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 7,875 | 1250.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 7,875 | 1250.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 926 | 147.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 697 | 110.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 112 | 17.8% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 4,085 | 648.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 105 | 16.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (27707 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 47,603 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 37,907 | 79.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 9,696 | 20.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 5,986 | 12.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,452 | 3.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,423 | 3.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 835 | 1.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (27707 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 21,205 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 20,280 | 95.6% | 89.4% |
Durham, NC27707