Bahama, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27503
Durham County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,471
- 37/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $114,425
- Median income Above-median income area
- $406,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 30.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bahama pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 12%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 20%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 37
- people per sq mi
- 90%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27503 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 27503 (Bahama, NC) rose +11.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 221.8 in 2023 to 247.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 27503 covers 94.6 square miles in Bahama, Durham County, North Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,471 residents on file, a density of 37 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27503 skews affluent, with a median household income of $114,425 (65% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $52,571. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.8% and unemployment is 0.0%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $406,700 (57% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while 89.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,607.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Durham County, so 27503 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 27503
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bahama, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27503.
- Construction
Construction
33 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 7
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 6
Professional, scientific, and technical services
6 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 4
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 27503, Bahama, NC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
3,471
Population
94.6
Area (sq mi)
37
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27503?
48.3
Median Age
65.9%
Male
34.1%
Female
8.2%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$114,425
Median Household Income
+65% vs state ZIP avg
$52,571
Per Capita Income
3.8%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 27503 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Bahama, NC household income vs. every North Carolina ZIP code
Median household income among 749 reporting North Carolina ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$114,425 Top 6% higher than 94% of 749 North Carolina ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,565housing units
1,565
Total Housing Units
1,501
Occupied Units
64
Vacant Units
2.19
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$406,700
Median Home Value
+57% vs state ZIP avg
$1,607
Median Rent
1986
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+11.4%
YoY Change (2024)
247
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+147%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 27503 have increased 11.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +147% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.8% | 154 |
| 2021 | +8.1% | 166 |
| 2022 | +25.8% | 209 |
| 2023 | +6.0% | 222 |
| 2024 | +11.4% | 247 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 75 business establishments in ZIP 27503, employing approximately 303 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,440,000.
75
Businesses
303
Employees
$16.4M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 33 | 44.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 9.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 9.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 8.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 5.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 4.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 4.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 27503 vs 27712 →
ZIP 27503 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27705
Durham (27705)
46,282 residents
- 27704
Durham (27704)
34,517 residents
- 27712
Durham (27712)
20,035 residents
- 27509 10,167
Butner (27509)
10,167 residents
- 27583 6,921
Timberlake (27583)
6,921 residents
- 27572 6,546
Rougemont (27572)
6,546 residents
- 27503 3,471
Bahama (27503)
3,471 residents
- 27581 3,049
Stem (27581)
3,049 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27503 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27503 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27503
Bahama (27503)
$114,425 median income
- 27712
Durham (27712)
$91,331 median income
- 27572
Rougemont (27572)
$90,724 median income
- 27509
Butner (27509)
$73,136 median income
- 27705
Durham (27705)
$73,066 median income
- 27583
Timberlake (27583)
$71,484 median income
- 27704
Durham (27704)
$69,668 median income
- 27581
Stem (27581)
$59,492 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 27503 ranks the highest of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 27503, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (3,471 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 27503 in?
ZIP code 27503 (Bahama) is located in Durham County, North Carolina. Durham County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/durham-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 27503?
ZIP code 27503 in Bahama, NC has a population of 3,471 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27503?
The median household income in ZIP 27503 is $114,425, which is 50% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27503?
The median home value in ZIP 27503 is $406,700, which is 46% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27503?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27503 is White at 65.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27503?
ZIP code 27503 has 75 business establishments employing approximately 303 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27503?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27503 are: Construction (33), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (7), Other services (except public administration) (7). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27503?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27503 increased by 11.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 147%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 27503?
In ZIP code 27503, 57.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 27503?
In ZIP code 27503, approximately 89.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27503?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27503 is 3.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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