Durham, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27701
Durham County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 21,288
- 1,554/sq mi High-density area
- $69,740
- Median income Near-median income area
- $508,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 53.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Durham pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- 46th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 13%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,554
- people per sq mi
- 30%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27701 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 27701 (Durham, NC) rose +4.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 417.8 in 2023 to 437.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 27701 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Durham, Durham County, North Carolina, with 21,288 residents across 13.7 square miles, a density of 1,554 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27701 reports a modest median household income of $69,740 (1% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $52,135. The poverty rate is 17.8%, with unemployment at 3.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $508,900 (96% above the average North Carolina ZIP), with only 30.2% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,351.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 53.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.7, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Durham County, so 27701 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 27701
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Durham, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27701.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
257 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
156 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
144 establishments
- Retail trade 84
Retail trade
84 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 75
Real estate and rental and leasing
75 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 27701, Durham, 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
21,288
Population
13.7
Area (sq mi)
1,554
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27701?
34.7
Median Age
51.9%
Male
48.1%
Female
16.5%
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?
$69,740
Median Household Income
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$52,135
Per Capita Income
17.8%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
20.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 27701 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Durham, 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)
$69,740 Top 39% higher than 61% 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
14,073housing units
14,073
Total Housing Units
11,974
Occupied Units
2,099
Vacant Units
1.96
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$508,900
Median Home Value
+96% vs state ZIP avg
$1,351
Median Rent
1975
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
+4.6%
YoY Change (2024)
437
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+337%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 27701 have increased 4.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +337% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.8% | 298 |
| 2021 | +10.7% | 329 |
| 2022 | +18.4% | 390 |
| 2023 | +7.1% | 418 |
| 2024 | +4.6% | 437 |
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 1,096 business establishments in ZIP 27701, employing approximately 19,203 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,941,829,000.
1,096
Businesses
19,203
Employees
$1.9B
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 257 | 23.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 156 | 14.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 144 | 13.1% |
| Retail trade | 84 | 7.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 75 | 6.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 70 | 6.4% |
| Construction | 50 | 4.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 50 | 4.6% |
| Information | 43 | 3.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 36 | 3.3% |
| Educational services | 36 | 3.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 29 | 2.6% |
| Manufacturing | 26 | 2.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 24 | 2.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 1.0% |
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 27701 vs 27707 →
ZIP 27701 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27713
Durham (27713)
46,660 residents
- 27705
Durham (27705)
46,282 residents
- 27707
Durham (27707)
45,023 residents
- 27703
Durham (27703)
41,937 residents
- 27704
Durham (27704)
34,517 residents
- 27514
Chapel Hill (27514)
32,110 residents
- 27560
Morrisville (27560)
22,623 residents
- 27701
Durham (27701)
21,288 residents
- 27712
Durham (27712)
20,035 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27701 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27701 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27560
Morrisville (27560)
$118,417 median income
- 27617
Raleigh (27617)
$110,034 median income
- 27713
Durham (27713)
$100,676 median income
- 27514
Chapel Hill (27514)
$92,875 median income
- 27712
Durham (27712)
$91,331 median income
- 27703
Durham (27703)
$89,317 median income
- 27707
Durham (27707)
$74,406 median income
- 27705
Durham (27705)
$73,066 median income
- 27701
Durham (27701)
$69,740 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 27701 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27707 | Durham, NC | 45,023 | 4.4 mi |
| 27712 | Durham, NC | 20,035 | 6.8 mi |
| 27705 | Durham, NC | 46,282 | 5.0 mi |
| 27704 | Durham, NC | 34,517 | 4.8 mi |
| 27713 | Durham, NC | 46,660 | 7.3 mi |
| 27703 | Durham, NC | 41,937 | 5.8 mi |
| 27709 | Durham, NC | 1,047 | 6.2 mi |
| 27514 | Chapel Hill, NC | 32,110 | 8.4 mi |
| 27560 | Morrisville, NC | 22,623 | 10.4 mi |
| 27617 | Raleigh, NC | 15,199 | 9.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 27701, 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 (21,288 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 27701 in?
ZIP code 27701 (Durham) 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 27701?
ZIP code 27701 in Durham, NC has a population of 21,288 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27701?
The median household income in ZIP 27701 is $69,740, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27701?
The median home value in ZIP 27701 is $508,900, which is 83% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27701?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27701 is White at 46.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27701?
ZIP code 27701 has 1,096 business establishments employing approximately 19,203 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27701?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27701 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (257), Accommodation and food services (156), Other services (except public administration) (144). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27701?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27701 increased by 4.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 337%. 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 27701?
In ZIP code 27701, 71.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 53.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 27701?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27701 is 20.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 27701?
In ZIP code 27701, approximately 30.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 69.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27701?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27701 is 17.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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