27712 ZIP Code
Durham, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 27712 |
| City/Town: | Durham |
| County: | Durham |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 23,150 |
| Median Household Income: | $85,216 |
| Per Capita Income: | $53,740 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,778 |
| Median Home Value: | $292,200 |
| Land Area: | 33.4 sq miles
86.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.5 sq miles
1.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 36.0955, -78.9041 |
Population Information (27712 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 23,150 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 11,125 | 48.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,025 | 51.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 44.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,006 | 4.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,625 | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,663 | 7.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,462 | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 585 | 2.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,157 | 9.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,111 | 13.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,049 | 13.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,604 | 6.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,917 | 8.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,005 | 13.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,510 | 6.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 456 | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (27712 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $292,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,555 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,778 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,393 | 96.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 385 | 3.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,341 | 88.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,052 | 11.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (27712 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 16,809 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 493 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 468 | 2.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,960 | 17.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,684 | 16.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,785 | 10.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,906 | 29.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,513 | 20.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 50.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (27712 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $85,216 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $127,146 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $112,819 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $53,740 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (27712 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 11,438 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 11,054 | 96.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 384 | 3.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,130 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 9,198 | 83.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,314 | 11.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 542 | 4.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (27712 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 15,566 | 67.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 4,897 | 21.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 29 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 335 | 1.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 1 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 497 | 2.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,825 | 7.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,170 | 5.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,766 | 7.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 853 | 3.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 148 | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 130 | 0.6% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 635 | 2.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (27712 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 322 | 3.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 49 | 0.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 309 | 3.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 823 | 8.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 868 | 9.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,826 | 19.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,026 | 10.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,690 | 18.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,060 | 11.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,420 | 15.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (27712 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,869 | 71.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 611 | 5.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 46 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 148 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 233 | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,824 | 16.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 27.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (27712 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 36 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,010 | 9.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 712 | 6.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 97 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,010 | 9.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 320 | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 87 | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 716 | 6.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,972 | 17.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,588 | 32.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 772 | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 662 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 72 | 0.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (27712 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 5.7% | 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 (27712 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 21,519 | 93.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 18,451 | 79.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,334 | 27.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,516 | 6.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (27712 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,179 | 76.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,157 | 33.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,882 | 30.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 232 | 2.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 25 | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 588 | 6.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (27712 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,156 | 93.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 207 | 2.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 59 | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 54 | 0.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 302 | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (27712 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 48 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 849 | 8.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,450 | 14.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,944 | 19.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,473 | 15.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,498 | 25.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,113 | 11.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 225 | 2.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 117 | 1.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 61 | 0.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (27712 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 35 | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 105 | 1.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 750 | 7.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,340 | 54.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,909 | 29.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 639 | 6.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (27712 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,648 | 38.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 369 | 3.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,147 | 54.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 43 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 174 | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (27712 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 180 | 1.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,448 | 26.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,204 | 44.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,561 | 27.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (27712 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 256 | 3.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 71 | 0.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 453 | 5.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 585 | 7.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,068 | 36.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,797 | 33.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,007 | 12.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 104 | 1.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (27712 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,710 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $521 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,555 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.43 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.58 | 2.38 |
Households (27712 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,393 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,551 | 59.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,851 | 19.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,266 | 13.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,373 | 25.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,597 | 27.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,382 | 36.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.45 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.95 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (27712 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,055 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,148 | 23.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,610 | 62.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 247 | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 694 | 7.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,773 | 19.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (27712 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,820 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 341 | 5.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 249 | 4.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,756 | 47.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,552 | 26.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 922 | 15.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (27712 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 18,123 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,164 | 6.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 23,035 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,247 | 9.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 258 | 11.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 993 | 44.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 996 | 44.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (27712 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 21,018 | 90.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,070 | 8.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 625 | 30.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,398 | 67.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 521 | 25.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 47 | 2.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (27712 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 21,595 | 93.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 358 | 1.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,555 | 434.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,555 | 434.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,555 | 434.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 181 | 50.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 55 | 15.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 31 | 8.7% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,027 | 286.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (27712 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 22,144 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 20,175 | 91.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,969 | 8.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,420 | 6.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 173 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 243 | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 133 | 0.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (27712 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,393 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,019 | 96.0% | 89.4% |
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