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 High-density area
- $73,066
- Median income Near-median income area
- $455,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 63.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 27705 (Durham, NC) rose +4.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 287.8 in 2023 to 299.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $53,574. The poverty rate is 16.6%, with unemployment at 3.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $455,000 (75% above the average North Carolina ZIP), with only 44.5% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,539.
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. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Durham County, so 27705 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 27705
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Durham, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27705.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
181 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
177 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
137 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
136 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
132 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 27705?
35.3
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
18.5%
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?
$73,066
Median Household Income
+6% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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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
25,051housing units
25,051
Total Housing Units
22,678
Occupied Units
2,373
Vacant Units
2.06
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$455,000
Median Home Value
+75% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 27713
Durham (27713)
46,660 residents
- 27705
Durham (27705)
46,282 residents
- 27707
Durham (27707)
45,023 residents
- 27514
Chapel Hill (27514)
32,110 residents
- 27278
Hillsborough (27278)
24,286 residents
- 27701
Durham (27701)
21,288 residents
- 27712
Durham (27712)
20,035 residents
- 27510 14,644
Carrboro (27510)
14,644 residents
- 27503 3,471
Bahama (27503)
3,471 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27705 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27705 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
- 27278
Hillsborough (27278)
$105,887 median income
- 27713
Durham (27713)
$100,676 median income
- 27514
Chapel Hill (27514)
$92,875 median income
- 27712
Durham (27712)
$91,331 median income
- 27707
Durham (27707)
$74,406 median income
- 27705
Durham (27705)
$73,066 median income
- 27701
Durham (27701)
$69,740 median income
- 27510
Carrboro (27510)
$61,837 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 27705, 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 (46,282 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 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.
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