Durham, NC — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 27701 serves a portion of Durham, North Carolina, within Durham County. This community is home to approximately 43,106 residents, with a median age of 31.1 years. The median household income of $62,128 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $410,044 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 30% owner-occupied and 70% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Durham is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 90 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 69% and an unemployment rate of 8.1%, 27701 reflects the economic character of Durham County in North Carolina.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 43,106 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 6,210 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $62,128 | ↓ 8% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $410,044 | ↑ 36% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 90 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 8.1% | ↑ 108% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 18.6% | ↑ 63% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 69% | ↑ 97% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 31.1 yrs | ↓ 19% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 30% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 70% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 18,104 | — |