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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
$69,668
Median income
$311,500
Median home value
34.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $32,905. Poverty here runs at 10.9%, with unemployment measured at 7.3%. On housing, the median home value is $311,500 (20% above the state average) with median rent at $1,382 per month, and 60.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 27704, plus 6 more within Durham County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 27704?

38.5

Median Age

47.7%

Male

52.3%

Female

16.9%

Foreign-Born

White 24.5%
African American 46.2%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.6%
Hispanic or Latino 22.7%

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

$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

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

16,578

Total Housing Units

15,523

Occupied Units

1,055

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 60.7%
Renter 39.3%

$311,500

Median Home Value

+20% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27704 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 27704 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Durham County

27713 standard
Durham, NC
Pop: 46,660
27705 standard
Durham, NC
Pop: 46,282
27707 standard
Durham, NC
Pop: 45,023
27703 standard
Durham, NC
Pop: 41,937
27701 standard
Durham, NC
Pop: 21,288
27712 standard
Durham, NC
Pop: 20,035

Related Areas

Durham County Durham, NC North Carolina

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.