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Durham, NC · standard

ZIP Code 27712

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

20,035
230/sq mi
$91,331
Median income
$372,600
Median home value
51.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 26%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 24%
home value, US ZIPs
230
people per sq mi
90%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27712 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 27712 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Durham, Durham County, North Carolina, with 20,035 residents across 87.0 square miles, a density of 230 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 27712 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $91,331 (32% above the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $56,735. The poverty rate stands at 7.4% and the unemployment rate at 2.6%. Housing costs here run $372,600 for a typical home value (44% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,655 a month; 90.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 51.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.4, and the average commute is 26 minutes. To put 27712 in local context, 8 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 27712

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Durham, NC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27712.

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 27712, 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

20,035

Population

87.0

Area (sq mi)

230

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 27712?

44.4

Median Age

48.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

8.9%

Foreign-Born

White 64.3%
African American 20.0%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%

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?

$91,331

Median Household Income

+32% vs state

$56,735

Per Capita Income

7.4%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

25.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 27712 ranks nationally

Durham, NC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$91,331 Top 26% higher than 74% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 67.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 51.3%

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

What does housing look like?

9,768

Total Housing Units

9,551

Occupied Units

217

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.2%
Renter 9.8%

$372,600

Median Home Value

+44% vs state

$1,655

Median Rent

1989

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

+9.1%

YoY Change (2024)

272

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+172%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 27712 have increased 9.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +172% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.0% 165
2021 +14.6% 189
2022 +24.2% 235
2023 +6.0% 250
2024 +9.1% 272

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 296 business establishments in ZIP 27712, employing approximately 5,843 people with a combined annual payroll of $538,155,000.

296

Businesses

5,843

Employees

$538.2M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 63 21.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 45 15.2%
Other services (except public administration) 29 9.8%
Health care and social assistance 27 9.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 25 8.4%
Retail trade 23 7.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 17 5.7%
Accommodation and food services 16 5.4%
Manufacturing 12 4.0%
Wholesale trade 9 3.0%
Transportation and warehousing 9 3.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 2.4%
Finance and insurance 5 1.7%
Educational services 5 1.7%
Information 3 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 27712 vs 27503 →

ZIP 27712 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 27712 ranks #7 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 27712 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 27712 ranks #3 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
27503 Bahama, NC 3,471 4.5 mi
27701 Durham, NC 21,288 6.8 mi
27704 Durham, NC 34,517 5.5 mi
27705 Durham, NC 46,282 6.5 mi
27509 Butner, NC 10,167 7.4 mi
27707 Durham, NC 45,023 10.3 mi
27703 Durham, NC 41,937 10.8 mi
27514 Chapel Hill, NC 32,110 12.0 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
27704 standard
Durham, NC
Pop: 34,517
27701 standard
Durham, NC
Pop: 21,288

Related Areas

Durham County Durham, NC North Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 27712 in? ▼
ZIP code 27712 (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 27712? ▼
ZIP code 27712 in Durham, NC has a population of 20,035 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27712? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 27712 is $91,331, which is 20% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27712? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 27712 is $372,600, which is 34% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27712? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 27712 is White at 64.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27712? ▼
ZIP code 27712 has 296 business establishments employing approximately 5,843 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27712? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27712 are: Construction (63), Professional, scientific, and technical services (45), Other services (except public administration) (29). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27712? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27712 increased by 9.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 172%. 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 27712? ▼
In ZIP code 27712, 67.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 51.3% 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 27712? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27712 is 25.7 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 27712? ▼
In ZIP code 27712, approximately 90.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27712? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27712 is 7.4% 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.