27708 ZIP Code — Durham, NC
Durham County, North Carolina
ZIP code 27708 is located in Durham, North Carolina, within Durham County. It covers approximately 0.44 square miles and serves a population of 3,209 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 919/984.
About ZIP code 27708
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types.
The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 11 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 100% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
3,209
population
0.44
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
27708 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 27708
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27708. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Durham | Acceptable |
| Durham | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
27701 Durham (1.3 mi)
27706 Durham (1.5 mi)
27711 Durham (1.5 mi)
27710 Durham (1.5 mi)
27705 Durham (3.9 mi)
27707 Durham (4.5 mi)
27704 Durham (5.4 mi)
27712 Durham (6 mi)
27514 Chapel Hill (7.3 mi)
27703 Durham (8.2 mi)
27713 Durham (8.4 mi)
27278 Hillsborough (9.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 3,209 |
| Population density | 7,293 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 37 |
| County FIPS | 063 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.44 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 36.0073 |
| Longitude | -78.9206 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 919/984 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Demographics & statistics
3,209
Population
7,293
People per sq mi
20.2
Median age
$0
Median household income
$4,086
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
0.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
3.8%
Unemployment
0
Housing units
100.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
652
15–19
774
806
20–24
956
6
25–34
7
4
35–44
4
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4 | 0.1% |
| 18 and over | 3,205 | 99.9% |
| 65 and over | 0 | 0.0% |
| Median age | 20.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
45.7%
Asian
22.2%
Black or African American
18.1%
Hispanic or Latino
6.2%
Two or more races
6.1%
Other race
1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,563 | 45.7% |
| Asian | 759 | 22.2% |
| Black or African American | 618 | 18.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 212 | 6.2% |
| Two or more races | 208 | 6.1% |
| Other race | 51 | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 10 | 0.3% |
Household income
Housing
Home values
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 0.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
| Single-family detached | 0.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 0.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 0.00 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 0.0% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 0 | 0.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 0 | 0.0% |
| Average household size | 0.00 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 99.9% | 100.0% |
| Married | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
0.0%
Some college, no degree
0.0%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
100.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 100.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 3,203 | 100.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
72.6%
Retail trade
10.4%
Finance & real estate
7.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.1%
Other services
3.9%
Information
0.5%
Public administration
0.4%
Wholesale trade
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 38.9% |
| Service | 48.8% |
| Sales & office | 8.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 3.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 57.0% |
| Government | 42.5% |
| Self-employed | 0.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 24.7% |
| Carpool | 1.4% |
| Public transit | 7.7% |
| Walk | 40.8% |
| Work from home | 12.4% |
| Other means | 13.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 11.2 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 0.0% |
| Retirement income | 0.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 0.0% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 0.0% |
| Heart disease | 0.0% |
| Stroke | 0.0% |
| Asthma | 0.0% |
| Arthritis | 0.0% |
| Kidney disease | 0.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 0.0% |
| Cancer | 0.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 0.0% |
| Binge drinking | 0.0% |
| No physical activity | 0.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 0.0% |
| Depression | 0.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 0.0% |
| Poor mental health | 0.0% |
| Poor physical health | 0.0% |
| No health insurance | 0.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 0.0% |
| Visited dentist | 0.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 0.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 1.9% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 1.9% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 93.7% |
| Public insurance | 1.8% |
| No insurance | 4.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 3,209 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 2 | 0.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 2 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 2,798 | 87.2% |
| Born in same state | 2,785 | 86.8% |
| Born in different state | 1,063 | 33.1% |
| Foreign born | 13 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 411 | 12.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 20 | 4.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 531 | 16.5% |
| Italian | 59 | 1.8% |
| Arab | 57 | 1.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 9 | 0.3% |
| Polish | 2 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 0.0% |
| Internet access | 0.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27708
What city is ZIP code 27708 in?
ZIP code 27708 is primarily assigned to Durham, North Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 27708 in?
ZIP code 27708 falls within Durham County, North Carolina.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 27708?
100% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the population of ZIP code 27708?
ZIP code 27708 has an estimated population of 3,209 residents, with a density of 7,360 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 27708 in?
ZIP code 27708 observes the EST timezone.