27707 ZIP Code — Durham, NC
Durham County, North Carolina
ZIP code 27707 is located in Durham, North Carolina, within Durham County. It covers approximately 20.71 square miles and serves a population of 50,696 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 919/984.
About ZIP code 27707
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $320,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 48%.
The gap between median ($69,579) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 55% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
50,696
population
20.71
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
27707 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 27707
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27707. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Durham | Acceptable |
| Durham | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
27706 Durham (3.2 mi)
27701 Durham (4.5 mi)
27710 Durham (4.5 mi)
27711 Durham (4.5 mi)
27708 Durham (4.5 mi)
27713 Durham (4.6 mi)
27514 Chapel Hill (5 mi)
27705 Durham (6.1 mi)
27599 Chapel Hill (6.1 mi)
27510 Carrboro (7.5 mi)
27517 Chapel Hill (8.5 mi)
27703 Durham (9 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 50,696 |
| Population density | 2,448 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 37 |
| County FIPS | 063 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 20.71 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.08 sq mi |
| Latitude | 35.9482 |
| Longitude | -78.9555 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 919/984 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 45.3% | 40.5% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.5% | 29.5% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.5% | 22.6% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 7.8% | 7.4% | 6.0% |
Demographics & statistics
50,696
Population
2,448
People per sq mi
34.8
Median age
$69,579
Median household income
$45,429
Per capita income
$320,600
Median home value
$1,276
Median monthly rent
48.2%
Home ownership
14.3%
Poverty rate
4.3%
Unemployment
12,218
Housing units
55.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,462
Under 5
1,631
1,223
5–9
1,366
1,310
10–14
1,462
1,704
15–19
1,901
2,265
20–24
2,527
4,100
25–34
4,576
3,317
35–44
3,702
3,154
45–54
3,521
1,095
55–59
1,223
1,101
60–64
1,229
2,070
65–74
2,310
777
75–84
867
379
85+
424
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9,869 | 19.5% |
| 18 and over | 40,827 | 80.5% |
| 65 and over | 6,827 | 13.5% |
| Median age | 34.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
43.3%
Black or African American
32.4%
Hispanic or Latino
8%
Two or more races
6.7%
Other race
4.5%
Asian
4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,869 | 43.3% |
| Black or African American | 17,888 | 32.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,436 | 8% |
| Two or more races | 3,696 | 6.7% |
| Other race | 2,484 | 4.5% |
| Asian | 2,410 | 4.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 349 | 0.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 45.3% | 40.5% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.5% | 29.5% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.5% | 22.6% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 7.8% | 7.4% | 6.0% |
Under $10k
6.6%
$10k–$15k
2.8%
$15k–$25k
7.2%
$25k–$35k
6.5%
$35k–$50k
15.0%
$50k–$75k
16.2%
$75k–$100k
12.5%
$100k–$150k
16.6%
$150k–$200k
5.3%
$200k+
11.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.3% |
| $200k+ | 11.4% |
| Median income | $69,579 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.9%
$50k–$100k
2.2%
$100k–$150k
8.0%
$150k–$200k
12.1%
$200k–$300k
21.8%
$300k–$500k
29.4%
$500k–$1M
21.3%
$1M+
3.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $320,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,276 |
| Owner occupied | 48.2% |
| Renter occupied | 51.8% |
| Vacant | 8.6% |
| Single-family detached | 50.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 10.6% |
| Mobile homes | 0.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.34 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 11.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 17.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 5.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 13.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 33.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 34.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.6% |
| 3 or more | 14.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 29.9% |
| Electricity | 67.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.1% |
| Fuel oil | 0.7% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,820 | 32.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,773 | 8.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4,379 | 20.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 8,233 | 38.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,176 | 24.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,119 | 24.1% |
| Average household size | 2.26 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 48.2% | 48.5% |
| Married | 40.1% | 32.6% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 5.2% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 11.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.7%
Some HS, no diploma
4.5%
HS graduate
17.7%
Some college, no degree
12.1%
Associate's degree
6.0%
Bachelor's degree
25.6%
Graduate / professional
29.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 55.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 799 | 6.1% |
| Kindergarten | 567 | 4.3% |
| Elementary school | 4,031 | 30.5% |
| High school | 2,374 | 18.0% |
| College / grad school | 5,431 | 41.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
36.8%
Professional & management
14.1%
Retail trade
10.5%
Construction
7.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.8%
Manufacturing
5.4%
Finance & real estate
4.8%
Other services
3.9%
Transportation & utilities
3.0%
Public administration
2.3%
Information
1.9%
Wholesale trade
1.5%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 53.0% |
| Service | 16.5% |
| Sales & office | 15.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.0% |
| Production & transportation | 8.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.6% |
| Government | 15.6% |
| Self-employed | 3.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.5% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 68.4% |
| Carpool | 9.3% |
| Public transit | 2.8% |
| Walk | 3.1% |
| Work from home | 14.5% |
| Other means | 1.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.0 |
Poverty
All people
14.3%
Under 18 years
20.1%
18 and over
12.8%
Married-couple families
4.8%
Female-led households
23.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 21.8% |
| Retirement income | 18.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.9% |
| High blood pressure | 29.9% |
| High cholesterol | 25.8% |
| Diabetes | 9.9% |
| Heart disease | 4.5% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| Arthritis | 18.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.6% |
| Cancer | 4.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.2% |
| Binge drinking | 14.9% |
| No physical activity | 21.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.8% |
| Depression | 21.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.3% |
| Poor mental health | 14.4% |
| Poor physical health | 8.7% |
| No health insurance | 20.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 80.4% |
| Visited dentist | 62.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.2% |
| Teeth loss | 14.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,037 | 5.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.1% |
| Under 18 | 3.7% |
| 18–64 years | 6.4% |
| 65 and over | 30.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 68.9% |
| Public insurance | 29.0% |
| No insurance | 12.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 47,603 | 93.9% |
| Spanish | 3,970 | 8.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 3,137 | 6.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 144 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 400 | 0.8% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 42,821 | 84.5% |
| Born in same state | 42,191 | 83.2% |
| Born in different state | 23,767 | 46.9% |
| Foreign born | 630 | 1.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 7,875 | 15.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,810 | 35.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 4,774 | 9.4% |
| Italian | 3,249 | 6.4% |
| Arab | 1,929 | 3.8% |
| Polish | 426 | 0.8% |
| English | 363 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 315 | 0.6% |
| German | 175 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 163 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 65 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.8% |
| Internet access | 95.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27707
What part of Durham is ZIP code 27707?
ZIP code 27707 covers a portion of Durham, North Carolina, within Durham County.
What county is ZIP code 27707 in?
ZIP code 27707 falls within Durham County, North Carolina.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 27707?
55% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27707?
The median home value in ZIP code 27707 is $320,600.
What is the population of ZIP code 27707?
ZIP code 27707 has an estimated population of 50,696 residents, with a density of 2,448 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 27707?
The median household income in ZIP code 27707 is $69,579, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 27707 in?
ZIP code 27707 observes the EST timezone.