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Durham, NC · standard

ZIP Code 27705

Durham County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

46,282
408/sq mi
$73,066
Median income
$455,000
Median home value
63.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Durham pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 48%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 16%
home value, US ZIPs
408
people per sq mi
45%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27705 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 27705 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Durham, Durham County, North Carolina, with 46,282 residents across 113.4 square miles, a density of 408 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 27705 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,066 (6% above the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $53,574. Local economic indicators show a 16.6% poverty rate alongside 3.0% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $455,000 (75% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,539 monthly, and 44.5% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 63.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.3, and the average commute is 22 minutes. To put 27705 in local context, 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Durham County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 27705

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Durham, NC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27705.

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 27705, 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

46,282

Population

113.4

Area (sq mi)

408

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 27705?

35.3

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

18.5%

Foreign-Born

White 56.7%
African American 18.2%
Asian 7.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.4%

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?

$73,066

Median Household Income

+6% vs state

$53,574

Per Capita Income

16.6%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

21.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 27705 ranks nationally

Durham, NC household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$73,066 Top 48% higher than 52% 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 75.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 63.9%

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

What does housing look like?

25,051

Total Housing Units

22,678

Occupied Units

2,373

Vacant Units

2.06

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 44.5%
Renter 55.5%

$455,000

Median Home Value

+75% vs state

$1,539

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

+4.2%

YoY Change (2024)

300

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+200%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 27705 have increased 4.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +200% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.4% 194
2021 +13.0% 219
2022 +21.0% 265
2023 +8.7% 288
2024 +4.2% 300

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 1,251 business establishments in ZIP 27705, employing approximately 21,560 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,291,430,000.

1,251

Businesses

21,560

Employees

$1.3B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 181 14.5%
Health care and social assistance 177 14.2%
Accommodation and food services 137 10.9%
Retail trade 136 10.9%
Other services (except public administration) 132 10.6%
Construction 131 10.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 82 6.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 77 6.2%
Finance and insurance 53 4.2%
Wholesale trade 36 2.9%
Educational services 31 2.5%
Manufacturing 20 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 19 1.5%
Transportation and warehousing 15 1.2%
Information 11 0.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 7 0.6%
Utilities 3 0.2%

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 27705 vs 27707 →

ZIP 27705 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 27705 ranks #2 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 27705 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 27705 ranks #7 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
27707 Durham, NC 45,023 5.2 mi
27701 Durham, NC 21,288 5.0 mi
27514 Chapel Hill, NC 32,110 5.5 mi
27712 Durham, NC 20,035 6.5 mi
27278 Hillsborough, NC 24,286 7.2 mi
27713 Durham, NC 46,660 9.7 mi
27510 Carrboro, NC 14,644 9.5 mi
27503 Bahama, NC 3,471 10.8 mi
27709 Durham, NC 1,047 10.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Durham County

27713 standard
Durham, NC
Pop: 46,660
27707 standard
Durham, NC
Pop: 45,023
27703 standard
Durham, NC
Pop: 41,937
27704 standard
Durham, NC
Pop: 34,517
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 27705 in? ▼
ZIP code 27705 (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 27705? ▼
ZIP code 27705 in Durham, NC has a population of 46,282 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27705? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 27705 is $73,066, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27705? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 27705 is $455,000, which is 64% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27705? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 27705 is White at 56.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27705? ▼
ZIP code 27705 has 1,251 business establishments employing approximately 21,560 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27705? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27705 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (181), Health care and social assistance (177), Accommodation and food services (137). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27705? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27705 increased by 4.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 200%. 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 27705? ▼
In ZIP code 27705, 75.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 63.9% 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 27705? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27705 is 21.6 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 27705? ▼
In ZIP code 27705, approximately 44.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 55.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27705? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27705 is 16.6% 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.