Durham, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27704
Durham County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 34,517
- 331/sq mi High-density area
- $69,668
- Median income Near-median income area
- $311,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 34.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Durham pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 46th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 32%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 331
- people per sq mi
- 61%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27704 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 27704 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Durham, Durham County, North Carolina, with 34,517 residents across 104.3 square miles, a density of 331 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27704 reports a modest median household income of $69,668 (1% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,905. The poverty rate is 10.9%, with unemployment at 7.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $311,500 (20% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while 60.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,382.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.5, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Durham County, so 27704 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 27704
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Durham, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27704.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
143 establishments
- Construction
Construction
115 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
95 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
72 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
66 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 27704, 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
34,517
Population
104.3
Area (sq mi)
331
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27704?
38.5
Median Age
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
16.9%
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?
$69,668
Median Household Income
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$32,905
Per Capita Income
10.9%
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Unemployment Rate
24.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 27704 ranks nationally
Durham, NC household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$69,668 46th percentile higher than 46% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
16,578housing units
16,578
Total Housing Units
15,523
Occupied Units
1,055
Vacant Units
2.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$311,500
Median Home Value
+20% vs state ZIP avg
$1,382
Median Rent
1987
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
+0.9%
YoY Change (2024)
308
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+208%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 27704 have increased 0.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +208% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.8% | 197 |
| 2021 | +16.0% | 228 |
| 2022 | +22.6% | 280 |
| 2023 | +8.9% | 305 |
| 2024 | +0.9% | 308 |
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 733 business establishments in ZIP 27704, employing approximately 14,222 people with a combined annual payroll of $871,268,000.
733
Businesses
14,222
Employees
$871.3M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 143 | 19.5% |
| Construction | 115 | 15.7% |
| Retail trade | 95 | 13.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 72 | 9.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 66 | 9.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 54 | 7.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 41 | 5.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 30 | 4.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 29 | 4.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 28 | 3.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 15 | 2.0% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 1.9% |
| Educational services | 11 | 1.5% |
| Information | 9 | 1.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 0.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 27704 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
- 27707
Durham (27707)
45,023 residents
- 27613
Raleigh (27613)
42,690 residents
- 27703
Durham (27703)
41,937 residents
- 27704
Durham (27704)
34,517 residents
- 27701
Durham (27701)
21,288 residents
- 27712
Durham (27712)
20,035 residents
- 27617 15,199
Raleigh (27617)
15,199 residents
- 27509 10,167
Butner (27509)
10,167 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27704 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27704 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27613
Raleigh (27613)
$123,966 median income
- 27503
Bahama (27503)
$114,425 median income
- 27617
Raleigh (27617)
$110,034 median income
- 27713
Durham (27713)
$100,676 median income
- 27712
Durham (27712)
$91,331 median income
- 27703
Durham (27703)
$89,317 median income
- 27707
Durham (27707)
$74,406 median income
- 27509
Butner (27509)
$73,136 median income
- 27701
Durham (27701)
$69,740 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 27704 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27703 | Durham, NC | 41,937 | 5.7 mi |
| 27701 | Durham, NC | 21,288 | 4.8 mi |
| 27709 | Durham, NC | 1,047 | 8.0 mi |
| 27712 | Durham, NC | 20,035 | 5.5 mi |
| 27509 | Butner, NC | 10,167 | 6.7 mi |
| 27503 | Bahama, NC | 3,471 | 8.5 mi |
| 27617 | Raleigh, NC | 15,199 | 9.9 mi |
| 27707 | Durham, NC | 45,023 | 9.2 mi |
| 27613 | Raleigh, NC | 42,690 | 10.4 mi |
| 27713 | Durham, NC | 46,660 | 11.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 27704, 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 (34,517 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 27704 in?
ZIP code 27704 (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 27704?
ZIP code 27704 in Durham, NC has a population of 34,517 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27704?
The median household income in ZIP 27704 is $69,668, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27704?
The median home value in ZIP 27704 is $311,500, which is 12% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27704?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27704 is African American at 46.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 22.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27704?
ZIP code 27704 has 733 business establishments employing approximately 14,222 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27704?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27704 are: Health care and social assistance (143), Construction (115), Retail trade (95). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27704?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27704 increased by 0.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 208%. 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 27704?
In ZIP code 27704, 56.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.2% 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 27704?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27704 is 24.8 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 27704?
In ZIP code 27704, approximately 60.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27704?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27704 is 10.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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