Durham, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27713
Durham County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 46,660
- 553/sq mi High-density area
- $100,676
- Median income Above-median income area
- $418,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 67.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Durham pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 19%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 19%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 553
- people per sq mi
- 59%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27713 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 27713 (Durham, NC) rose +9.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 285.5 in 2023 to 311.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 27713 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Durham, Durham County, North Carolina, with 46,660 residents across 84.4 square miles, a density of 553 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27713 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $100,676 (46% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $55,770. The poverty rate is 8.1%, with unemployment at 2.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $418,400 (61% above the average North Carolina ZIP) and median rent is $1,540; 59.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 67.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.8, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Durham County, so 27713 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 27713
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Durham, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27713.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
264 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
239 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
233 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
122 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
122 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 27713, 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
46,660
Population
84.4
Area (sq mi)
553
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27713?
34.8
Median Age
46.2%
Male
53.8%
Female
13.9%
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?
$100,676
Median Household Income
+46% vs state ZIP avg
$55,770
Per Capita Income
8.1%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
22.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 27713 ranks nationally
Durham, NC household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$100,676 Top 19% higher than 81% 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
26,992housing units
26,992
Total Housing Units
25,689
Occupied Units
1,303
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$418,400
Median Home Value
+61% vs state ZIP avg
$1,540
Median Rent
1999
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
+9.0%
YoY Change (2024)
311
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+211%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 27713 have increased 9.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +211% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.1% | 177 |
| 2021 | +17.2% | 207 |
| 2022 | +26.4% | 261 |
| 2023 | +9.2% | 285 |
| 2024 | +9.0% | 311 |
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 1,482 business establishments in ZIP 27713, employing approximately 27,055 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,901,394,000.
1,482
Businesses
27,055
Employees
$1.9B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 264 | 17.8% |
| Retail trade | 239 | 16.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 233 | 15.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 122 | 8.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 122 | 8.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 87 | 5.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 85 | 5.7% |
| Construction | 67 | 4.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 59 | 4.0% |
| Information | 45 | 3.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 44 | 3.0% |
| Educational services | 33 | 2.2% |
| Manufacturing | 31 | 2.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 19 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 16 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 12 | 0.8% |
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 27713 vs 27707 →
ZIP 27713 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
- 27703
Durham (27703)
41,937 residents
- 27519
Cary (27519)
39,178 residents
- 27514
Chapel Hill (27514)
32,110 residents
- 27517
Chapel Hill (27517)
23,346 residents
- 27560
Morrisville (27560)
22,623 residents
- 27701
Durham (27701)
21,288 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27713 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27713 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27519
Cary (27519)
$165,586 median income
- 27523
Apex (27523)
$135,625 median income
- 27517
Chapel Hill (27517)
$128,683 median income
- 27560
Morrisville (27560)
$118,417 median income
- 27713
Durham (27713)
$100,676 median income
- 27514
Chapel Hill (27514)
$92,875 median income
- 27703
Durham (27703)
$89,317 median income
- 27707
Durham (27707)
$74,406 median income
- 27705
Durham (27705)
$73,066 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 27713 ranks #5 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 | 4.5 mi |
| 27709 | Durham, NC | 1,047 | 5.4 mi |
| 27519 | Cary, NC | 39,178 | 6.4 mi |
| 27701 | Durham, NC | 21,288 | 7.3 mi |
| 27560 | Morrisville, NC | 22,623 | 5.9 mi |
| 27517 | Chapel Hill, NC | 23,346 | 6.5 mi |
| 27523 | Apex, NC | 9,552 | 8.7 mi |
| 27703 | Durham, NC | 41,937 | 8.0 mi |
| 27705 | Durham, NC | 46,282 | 9.7 mi |
| 27514 | Chapel Hill, NC | 32,110 | 8.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 27713, 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 (46,660 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 27713 in?
ZIP code 27713 (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 27713?
ZIP code 27713 in Durham, NC has a population of 46,660 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27713?
The median household income in ZIP 27713 is $100,676, which is 32% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27713?
The median home value in ZIP 27713 is $418,400, which is 50% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27713?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27713 is White at 42.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27713?
ZIP code 27713 has 1,482 business establishments employing approximately 27,055 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27713?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27713 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (264), Retail trade (239), Health care and social assistance (233). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27713?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27713 increased by 9.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 211%. 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 27713?
In ZIP code 27713, 78.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 67.7% 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 27713?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27713 is 22.9 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 27713?
In ZIP code 27713, approximately 59.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27713?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27713 is 8.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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