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Durham County
Bahama, NC
27503
27503 ZIP Code — Bahama, NC
Durham County, North Carolina
ZIP code 27503 is located in
Bahama ,
North Carolina ,
within Durham County .
It covers approximately 37.76 square miles and serves a population of
6,030 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 919 .
About ZIP code 27503
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $314,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($81,660) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 27503 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
6,030
Population density
160 / sq mi
State FIPS
37
County FIPS
063
Geography
Land area
37.76 sq mi
Water area
1.76 sq mi
Latitude
36.1517
Longitude
-78.8838
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
919
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
23.5%
40.5%
44.4%
$50k – $100k
36.7%
29.5%
30.6%
$100k – $200k
29.4%
22.6%
19.1%
Over $200k
10.4%
7.4%
6.0%
Demographics & statistics
$81,660
Median household income
$314,200
Median home value
22.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 360 6.0% 18 and over 5,670 94.0% 65 and over 1,103 18.3% Median age 48.3 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
29.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
Group Count % White 4,043 66.8% Black or African American 1,771 29.2% Two or more races 157 2.6% American Indian / Alaska Native 39 0.6% Hispanic or Latino 26 0.4% Asian 20 0.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
23.5%
40.5%
44.4%
$50k – $100k
36.7%
29.5%
30.6%
$100k – $200k
29.4%
22.6%
19.1%
Over $200k
10.4%
7.4%
6.0%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.8% $15k–$25k 6.9% $25k–$35k 3.2% $35k–$50k 5.8% $50k–$75k 24.5% $75k–$100k 8.4% $100k–$150k 26.2% $150k–$200k 6.0% $200k+ 15.2% Median income $81,660
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $314,200 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 87.0% Renter occupied 13.0% Vacant 11.0% Single-family detached 87.4% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 11.5% Median rooms 6.4 Avg household size (owned) 2.15
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 10.3% 2000–2009 12.5% 1990–1999 18.6% 1980–1989 22.0% 1970–1979 22.0% 1960–1969 3.5% 1950–1959 4.3% 1940–1949 3.8% 1939 or earlier 3.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 1.0% 2 bedrooms 17.0% 3 bedrooms 59.8% 4 bedrooms 18.2% 5+ bedrooms 4.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 1.8% 1 vehicle 19.9% 2 vehicles 33.7% 3 or more 44.7%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 2.7% Electricity 60.7% Propane / LP gas 34.6% Fuel oil 1.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 688 50.4% Cohabiting couple 56 4.1% Male householder, no spouse 192 14.1% Female householder, no spouse 429 31.4% Households with children under 18 192 14.1% Households with seniors (65+) 636 46.6% Average household size 2.14
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 46.8% 18.7% Married 28.0% 54.1% Separated 5.3% 1.1% Widowed 2.1% 11.7% Divorced 17.8% 14.4%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
10.3%
Some college, no degree
17.4%
Graduate / professional
10.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 82.2% Bachelor's or higher 22.2%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 43 8.2% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 239 45.4% High school 70 13.3% College / grad school 175 33.2%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.2%
Professional & management
16.0%
Public administration
6.4%
Finance & real estate
4.0%
Transportation & utilities
2.3%
Agriculture & mining
1.5%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 50.4% Service 12.8% Sales & office 17.0% Natural resources & construction 10.3% Production & transportation 9.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 72.1% Government 13.7% Self-employed 14.2% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 72.5% Carpool 7.9% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.7% Work from home 18.9% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 28.4
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 45.1% Retirement income 26.4% Supplemental Security 5.1% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 5.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 33.5% High blood pressure 32.6% High cholesterol 34.3% Diabetes 9.7% Heart disease 5.9% Stroke 2.7% Asthma 8.6% Arthritis 24.0% Kidney disease 2.6% Pulmonary disease 5.7% Cancer 7.0%
Behavior / access % Smoking 15.9% Binge drinking 15.8% No physical activity 18.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 29.9% Depression 22.4% Fair or poor health 10.7% Poor mental health 12.7% Poor physical health 8.8% No health insurance 13.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 80.6% Visited dentist 71.0% Cholesterol screening 92.7% Teeth loss 9.7%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 617 10.9%
Disability % Any disability 15.8% Under 18 7.0% 18–64 years 7.3% 65 and over 36.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 72.9% Public insurance 40.7% No insurance 3.5% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 5,948 98.6% Spanish 269 4.5% Other Indo-European 156 2.6% Asian & Pacific Islander 21 0.4% Other languages 9 0.2%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 5,632 93.4% Born in same state 5,556 92.1% Born in different state 2,833 47.0% Foreign born 76 1.3% Naturalized citizen 398 6.6% Not a US citizen 191 48.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 719 11.9% French 471 7.8% Arab 155 2.6% Irish 134 2.2%
Ancestry Count % Polish 44 0.7% Norwegian 14 0.2% English 8 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 22.6% Internet access 92.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27503
What city is ZIP code 27503 in?
ZIP code 27503 is primarily assigned to Bahama, North Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 27503 in?
ZIP code 27503 falls within Durham County, North Carolina.
Is ZIP code 27503 mostly owner-occupied?
87% of occupied units in ZIP code 27503 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 27503 have a large retiree population?
45% of households in ZIP code 27503 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 27503 have a large veteran population?
11% of civilians in ZIP code 27503 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27503?
The median home value in ZIP code 27503 is $314,200.
What timezone is ZIP code 27503 in?
ZIP code 27503 observes the EST timezone.
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