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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 27701 has 25,208 residents and 11,259 households (average 2.10 persons per household). The median age is 33.1 years, younger than the state (39.4) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.7% male and 49.3% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (48.5%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (41.0%, much lower than the state average of 62.2% and well below the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (35.1%, much higher than the state average of 20.5% and well above the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.7%, which is much higher than the state average (10.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (20.5%) and national averages (12.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	25,208Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	24,881Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	30,681Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	4,802.4 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$66,852Source: Census ACS

Households:	11,259Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$457,600Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.10Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	4.00Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	20,679	20,222	20,762	20,202	21,760	22,595	23,027	22,849	23,112	23,415	23,876	24,380	24,881
Decennial Census	21,288	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	25,208	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 33.1

Male Median Age: 33.4

Female Median Age: 32.8

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	747	762	730	591	1,026	1,573	1,413	1,051	863	744	757	731	681	524	344	133	64	54
Female	765	696	646	539	991	1,695	1,398	1,102	812	678	627	655	572	544	313	195	101	91
Total	1,512	1,458	1,376	1,130	2,017	3,268	2,811	2,153	1,675	1,422	1,384	1,386	1,253	1,068	657	328	165	145

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	10,334	37.07%
Black:	8,856	31.77%
Hispanic:*	4,712	16.90%
Asian:	811	2.91%
American Indian:	307	1.10%
Hawaiian:	12	0.04%
Other:	2,844	10.20%
Total:	27,876	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	12,788	50.73%	33.4 years
Females:	12,420	49.27%	32.8 years
Total:	25,208	100%	33.1 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	19,838	79.73%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	534	2.15%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	953	3.83%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	3,556	18.12%
Total Population:	24,881	100%
Total Native Population:	20,372	81.88%
Total Foreign-born Population:	4,509	18.12%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2023, the Median household income is $66,852, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is up $40,705 (155.7%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $25,286. Family households earn a median of $88,774 versus $59,091 for nonfamily households (a difference of $29,683). By gender, male median income is $66,952 and female is $59,775, which is much higher than the state female median ($49,054), with a current gap of $7,177 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 69.8%, which is far greater than the state rate (62.7%). The unemployment rate is 3.8%, which is lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (58.5%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$26,147	$26,280	$26,690	$27,754	$29,018	$31,094	$32,940	$36,606	$41,566	$44,510	$51,240	$61,475	$66,852
Median Family Income	$30,188	$30,119	$30,055	$32,859	$33,953	$36,342	$40,690	$45,613	$50,642	$50,788	$63,925	$75,379	$88,774
Median NonFamily Income	$22,027	$22,741	$23,206	$22,623	$23,396	$24,670	$25,637	$29,110	$31,776	$40,606	$43,630	$56,567	$59,091
Median Male Income	$33,122	$33,971	$34,756	$35,102	$30,712	$32,898	$34,211	$38,656	$43,263	$45,511	$54,722	$63,516	$66,952
Median Female Income	$32,209	$32,739	$32,656	$36,479	$30,992	$31,525	$34,470	$38,098	$41,123	$47,952	$51,542	$55,729	$59,775

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	14,147	67.11%
Unemployed:	561	2.66%
Not In Labor Force:	6,373	30.23%
Total:	21,081	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	8,271	58.46%
Service:	1,916	13.54%
Sales and Office:	1,854	13.11%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	1,014	7.17%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	1,092	7.72%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	14,147	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2023, the median home value is $457,600, which is much higher than the state median ($259,400), is up $306,600 (203.05%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $181,000. The median gross rent is $1,279, which is above the state median ($1,162), is up $647 (102.37%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $424. Of occupied housing, owners make up 29.32% (67.04% with a mortgage, 32.96% free-and-clear) and renters 70.68% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 12.10%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$151,000	$159,600	$172,400	$183,000	$180,800	$196,000	$215,900	$228,500	$276,600	$306,100	$333,500	$414,100	$457,600

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	1,012	12.15%
$500 to $999:	2,154	25.86%
$1,000 to $1,499:	2,331	27.98%
$1,500 to $1,999:	1,727	20.73%
$2,000 to $2,499:	488	5.86%
$2,500 to $2,999:	369	4.43%
$3,000 or more:	156	1.87%
No Rent:	94	1.13%
Total:	8,331	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$632	$643	$679	$681	$680	$710	$750	$757	$855	$906	$1,036	$1,117	$1,279

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	2,317	19.66%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	1,139	9.66%
Renter Occupied:	8,331	70.68%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	11,787	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	11,787	87.90%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	1,622	12.10%
Total Housing Units:	13,409	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	5,382	40.14%
Multi-Family Units:	7,905	58.95%
Other Units:	122	0.91%
Total Housing Units:	13,409	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 50.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly above the state rate (34.70%), well above both the state and national averages. High school or higher is 85.20%, which is generally lower than the state rate (89.70%). The uninsured rate is 16.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 14.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), down 17.10 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 6.70 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (43.97%). College enrollment is 43.97%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	1,599	8.86%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	1,069	5.92%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	3,459	19.16%
Some college, no degree:	2,055	11.38%
Associate's degree:	816	4.52%
Bachelor's degree:	4,305	23.84%
Graduate or professional degree:	4,753	26.32%
Total:	18,056	100%
High school or higher:	15,388	85.22%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	9,058	50.17%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	14,704	56.19%
Public Insurance:	7,554	28.87%
No Insurance:	3,912	14.95%
Total:	26,170	100%
Has Health Insurance:	22,258	85.05%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	31.9%	31.5%	33.6%	30.0%	29.8%	27.6%	27.0%	25.4%	21.5%	21.2%	17.4%	16.6%	14.8%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	269	4.90%
Kindergarten:	178	3.24%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	1,536	28.00%
High school (grades 9-12):	1,091	19.89%
College or graduate school:	2,412	43.97%
Total:	5,486	100%
Early Childhood:	447	8.15%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	2,805	51.13%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Durham, North Carolina
Names to Avoid:	East Durham
County:	Durham County
Timezone:	Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:	8:01:43 PM
Population:	25,208 [See All]
Area Codes:	919 / 984
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	35.9959, -78.9021
Land Area:	5.249 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/27701/zip-code-27701.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	14,610Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	1,326Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	15,704Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	6,409Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	6,173Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	1,096Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$534,854,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$1,941,829,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	19,203Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Durham-Chapel Hill, NCSource: Census
CBSA Number:	20500Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	594,291Source: Census
MSA:	Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, NC MSASource: Census
Land Area:	5.249 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	--Source: Census

Congressional District:	04Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	1045.35 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	--Source: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	3719000Source: Census
Place Name:	Durham city; North CarolinaSource: Census

ZIP Code 27701 in Durham, NC

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 27701

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 27701

Sources & References