27704 ZIP Code — Durham, NC
Durham County, North Carolina
ZIP code 27704 is located in Durham, North Carolina, within Durham County. It covers approximately 41.51 square miles and serves a population of 41,966 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 919.
About ZIP code 27704
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $229,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 56%.
Median household income is $59,237.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.
41,966
population
41.51
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
27704 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 27704
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27704. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Durham | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
27710 Durham (4.9 mi)
27711 Durham (4.9 mi)
27701 Durham (4.9 mi)
27712 Durham (5.3 mi)
27708 Durham (5.4 mi)
27703 Durham (6.7 mi)
27706 Durham (6.9 mi)
27509 Butner (7.2 mi)
27503 Bahama (8.3 mi)
27705 Durham (8.4 mi)
27707 Durham (9.3 mi)
27522 Creedmoor (9.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 41,966 |
| Population density | 1,011 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 37 |
| County FIPS | 063 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 41.51 sq mi |
| Water area | 4.28 sq mi |
| Latitude | 36.0390 |
| Longitude | -78.8318 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 919 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 49.3% | 40.5% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.5% | 29.5% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 14.6% | 22.6% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 1.6% | 7.4% | 6.0% |
Demographics & statistics
41,966
Population
1,011
People per sq mi
35.3
Median age
$59,237
Median household income
$28,073
Per capita income
$229,500
Median home value
$1,204
Median monthly rent
55.8%
Home ownership
13.5%
Poverty rate
6.3%
Unemployment
9,751
Housing units
30.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,191
Under 5
1,349
1,079
5–9
1,221
1,651
10–14
1,870
1,381
15–19
1,565
1,128
20–24
1,278
3,316
25–34
3,756
2,729
35–44
3,091
2,485
45–54
2,815
1,052
55–59
1,192
1,161
60–64
1,315
1,355
65–74
1,534
935
75–84
1,059
215
85+
243
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9,835 | 23.4% |
| 18 and over | 32,131 | 76.6% |
| 65 and over | 5,341 | 12.7% |
| Median age | 35.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
45.3%
White
25.9%
Hispanic or Latino
12%
Other race
7.8%
Two or more races
7.3%
Asian
1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 21,595 | 45.3% |
| White | 12,358 | 25.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5,726 | 12% |
| Other race | 3,741 | 7.8% |
| Two or more races | 3,503 | 7.3% |
| Asian | 699 | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 70 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 49.3% | 40.5% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.5% | 29.5% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 14.6% | 22.6% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 1.6% | 7.4% | 6.0% |
Under $10k
3.4%
$10k–$15k
3.5%
$15k–$25k
9.7%
$25k–$35k
8.3%
$35k–$50k
15.8%
$50k–$75k
21.5%
$75k–$100k
15.0%
$100k–$150k
15.5%
$150k–$200k
4.9%
$200k+
2.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.9% |
| $200k+ | 2.4% |
| Median income | $59,237 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.0%
$50k–$100k
4.2%
$100k–$150k
11.4%
$150k–$200k
17.9%
$200k–$300k
35.5%
$300k–$500k
22.1%
$500k–$1M
4.8%
$1M+
0.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $229,500 |
| Median rent / month | $1,204 |
| Owner occupied | 55.8% |
| Renter occupied | 44.2% |
| Vacant | 4.5% |
| Single-family detached | 69.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.9% |
| Mobile homes | 1.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.51 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.6% |
| 2010–2019 | 10.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 23.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 12.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 49.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.1% |
| 3 or more | 20.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 30.1% |
| Electricity | 66.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.3% |
| Fuel oil | 0.9% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,924 | 36.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,118 | 6.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,787 | 17.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 6,274 | 39.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,632 | 35.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,826 | 23.8% |
| Average household size | 2.58 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 45.8% | 39.5% |
| Married | 41.7% | 35.2% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 10.3% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 12.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
6.9%
Some HS, no diploma
7.2%
HS graduate
25.4%
Some college, no degree
20.8%
Associate's degree
9.2%
Bachelor's degree
19.8%
Graduate / professional
10.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 85.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 30.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 529 | 4.9% |
| Kindergarten | 776 | 7.3% |
| Elementary school | 4,435 | 41.5% |
| High school | 2,315 | 21.6% |
| College / grad school | 2,638 | 24.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
29.1%
Professional & management
12.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.7%
Retail trade
10.3%
Manufacturing
8.6%
Construction
7.9%
Finance & real estate
4.5%
Other services
4.5%
Public administration
4.4%
Transportation & utilities
3.9%
Wholesale trade
2.0%
Information
1.4%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 34.9% |
| Service | 20.1% |
| Sales & office | 19.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.9% |
| Production & transportation | 15.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.8% |
| Government | 14.9% |
| Self-employed | 5.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 71.5% |
| Carpool | 12.6% |
| Public transit | 2.9% |
| Walk | 1.2% |
| Work from home | 9.9% |
| Other means | 1.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.2 |
Poverty
All people
13.5%
Under 18 years
17.4%
18 and over
12.4%
Married-couple families
5.0%
Female-led households
22.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.2% |
| Retirement income | 23.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 15.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.1% |
| High blood pressure | 35.8% |
| High cholesterol | 29.4% |
| Diabetes | 12.5% |
| Heart disease | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| Arthritis | 22.8% |
| Kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.5% |
| Cancer | 5.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 20.2% |
| Binge drinking | 13.5% |
| No physical activity | 27.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.1% |
| Depression | 22.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.5% |
| Poor mental health | 15.6% |
| Poor physical health | 11.1% |
| No health insurance | 24.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 81.6% |
| Visited dentist | 56.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.7% |
| Teeth loss | 18.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,047 | 6.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.6% |
| Under 18 | 3.0% |
| 18–64 years | 11.3% |
| 65 and over | 38.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 59.9% |
| Public insurance | 34.4% |
| No insurance | 15.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 39,426 | 93.9% |
| Spanish | 4,305 | 10.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 3,506 | 8.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 174 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 216 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 35,588 | 84.8% |
| Born in same state | 35,212 | 83.9% |
| Born in different state | 25,177 | 60.0% |
| Foreign born | 376 | 0.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 6,378 | 15.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,559 | 24.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,042 | 4.9% |
| Arab | 1,546 | 3.7% |
| Italian | 1,410 | 3.4% |
| German | 175 | 0.4% |
| English | 133 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 92 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 62 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 44 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 16 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.4% |
| Internet access | 93.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27704
What city is ZIP code 27704 in?
ZIP code 27704 is primarily assigned to Durham, North Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 27704 in?
ZIP code 27704 falls within Durham County, North Carolina.
What is the population of ZIP code 27704?
ZIP code 27704 has an estimated population of 41,966 residents, with a density of 1,011 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 27704?
The median household income in ZIP code 27704 is $59,237, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27704?
The median home value in ZIP code 27704 is $229,500.
What timezone is ZIP code 27704 in?
ZIP code 27704 observes the EST timezone.