27703 ZIP Code — Durham, NC
Durham County, North Carolina
ZIP code 27703 is located in Durham, North Carolina, within Durham County. It covers approximately 49.07 square miles and serves a population of 60,483 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 919/984.
About ZIP code 27703
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $304,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.
Median household income is $82,056.
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 43% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
60,483
population
49.07
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
27703 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 27703
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27703. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Durham | Acceptable |
| Durham | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
27617 Raleigh (3.3 mi)
27613 Raleigh (4.6 mi)
27560 Morrisville (6 mi)
27710 Durham (6.7 mi)
27711 Durham (6.7 mi)
27704 Durham (6.7 mi)
27701 Durham (6.9 mi)
27708 Durham (8.2 mi)
27612 Raleigh (8.3 mi)
27713 Durham (8.7 mi)
27706 Durham (8.9 mi)
27707 Durham (9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 60,483 |
| Population density | 1,233 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 37 |
| County FIPS | 063 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 49.07 sq mi |
| Water area | 3.54 sq mi |
| Latitude | 35.9469 |
| Longitude | -78.7941 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 919/984 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 38.0% | 40.5% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.6% | 29.5% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.9% | 22.6% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 6.5% | 7.4% | 6.0% |
Demographics & statistics
60,483
Population
1,233
People per sq mi
36.4
Median age
$82,056
Median household income
$40,570
Per capita income
$304,300
Median home value
$1,289
Median monthly rent
65.3%
Home ownership
10.8%
Poverty rate
5.0%
Unemployment
17,566
Housing units
43.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2,022
Under 5
2,209
1,709
5–9
1,867
1,588
10–14
1,735
1,548
15–19
1,691
1,572
20–24
1,719
5,186
25–34
5,667
3,982
35–44
4,352
3,358
45–54
3,669
1,896
55–59
2,073
1,975
60–64
2,159
2,810
65–74
3,070
1,098
75–84
1,199
157
85+
172
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 13,323 | 22.0% |
| 18 and over | 47,160 | 78.0% |
| 65 and over | 8,506 | 14.1% |
| Median age | 36.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
34.2%
White
34.1%
Hispanic or Latino
11.8%
Other race
7.7%
Two or more races
6.6%
Asian
5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 23,452 | 34.2% |
| White | 23,342 | 34.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8,066 | 11.8% |
| Other race | 5,265 | 7.7% |
| Two or more races | 4,520 | 6.6% |
| Asian | 3,404 | 5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 421 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 79 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 38.0% | 40.5% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.6% | 29.5% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.9% | 22.6% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 6.5% | 7.4% | 6.0% |
Under $10k
2.2%
$10k–$15k
1.6%
$15k–$25k
6.4%
$25k–$35k
8.2%
$35k–$50k
11.6%
$50k–$75k
16.1%
$75k–$100k
14.5%
$100k–$150k
20.4%
$150k–$200k
9.3%
$200k+
9.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.3% |
| $200k+ | 9.7% |
| Median income | $82,056 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.0%
$50k–$100k
2.4%
$100k–$150k
6.7%
$150k–$200k
10.6%
$200k–$300k
26.2%
$300k–$500k
41.1%
$500k–$1M
9.7%
$1M+
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $304,300 |
| Median rent / month | $1,289 |
| Owner occupied | 65.3% |
| Renter occupied | 34.7% |
| Vacant | 5.7% |
| Single-family detached | 64.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.2% |
| Mobile homes | 2.8% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.49 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 2.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 32.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 21.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 7.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 21.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 50.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.7% |
| 3 or more | 18.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 40.4% |
| Electricity | 54.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.4% |
| Fuel oil | 0.6% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 1.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 11,355 | 46.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,816 | 7.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,827 | 15.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 7,605 | 30.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 6,675 | 27.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,948 | 24.2% |
| Average household size | 2.45 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 36.6% | 34.1% |
| Married | 53.2% | 46.5% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 5.1% |
| Divorced | 7.0% | 13.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
7.2%
Some HS, no diploma
4.7%
HS graduate
20.1%
Some college, no degree
15.8%
Associate's degree
8.9%
Bachelor's degree
25.8%
Graduate / professional
17.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 43.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1,064 | 8.3% |
| Kindergarten | 501 | 3.9% |
| Elementary school | 5,650 | 44.1% |
| High school | 2,719 | 21.2% |
| College / grad school | 2,875 | 22.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.6%
Professional & management
17.7%
Retail trade
8.4%
Construction
8.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.9%
Manufacturing
7.1%
Finance & real estate
7.1%
Other services
4.6%
Transportation & utilities
4.1%
Public administration
4.1%
Information
2.4%
Wholesale trade
1.9%
Agriculture & mining
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 50.3% |
| Service | 14.4% |
| Sales & office | 17.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.2% |
| Production & transportation | 8.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.6% |
| Government | 12.9% |
| Self-employed | 4.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 71.1% |
| Carpool | 7.8% |
| Public transit | 1.5% |
| Walk | 0.8% |
| Work from home | 17.3% |
| Other means | 1.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.1 |
Poverty
All people
10.8%
Under 18 years
19.7%
18 and over
8.3%
Married-couple families
3.7%
Female-led households
18.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 23.1% |
| Retirement income | 20.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.7% |
| High blood pressure | 33.0% |
| High cholesterol | 27.5% |
| Diabetes | 11.5% |
| Heart disease | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| Arthritis | 20.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.7% |
| Cancer | 4.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 20.0% |
| Binge drinking | 14.6% |
| No physical activity | 25.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.1% |
| Depression | 22.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.7% |
| Poor mental health | 15.4% |
| Poor physical health | 10.5% |
| No health insurance | 23.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 80.5% |
| Visited dentist | 57.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.4% |
| Teeth loss | 17.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,632 | 5.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.0% |
| Under 18 | 2.6% |
| 18–64 years | 10.2% |
| 65 and over | 28.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 67.7% |
| Public insurance | 30.0% |
| No insurance | 13.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 10.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 56,252 | 93.0% |
| Spanish | 5,543 | 9.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 4,336 | 7.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 220 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 970 | 1.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 50,954 | 84.2% |
| Born in same state | 50,073 | 82.8% |
| Born in different state | 27,903 | 46.1% |
| Foreign born | 881 | 1.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 9,529 | 15.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 3,462 | 36.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 3,989 | 6.6% |
| Italian | 2,863 | 4.7% |
| Arab | 2,740 | 4.5% |
| English | 329 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 312 | 0.5% |
| German | 180 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 117 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 67 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.7% |
| Internet access | 97.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27703
What part of Durham is ZIP code 27703?
ZIP code 27703 covers a portion of Durham, North Carolina, within Durham County.
What county is ZIP code 27703 in?
ZIP code 27703 falls within Durham County, North Carolina.
What is the population of ZIP code 27703?
ZIP code 27703 has an estimated population of 60,483 residents, with a density of 1,233 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27703?
The median home value in ZIP code 27703 is $304,300.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 27703?
The median household income in ZIP code 27703 is $82,056, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 27703 in?
ZIP code 27703 observes the EST timezone.