| ZIP Code | 27503 |
|---|---|
| City | Bahama |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Durham County |
| Area Code | 919 |
| Elevation | 473 ft |
| Latitude | 36.152977 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -78.884452 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37063 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 49.2 yrs ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.03 |
| Below Poverty | 2.2% ▼ 78% below avg |
| College Grads | 37.3% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 52 (1.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 806 (21.1%) |
| Some College | 1,005 (26.4%) |
| Associates | 527 (13.8%) |
| Bachelors | 373 (9.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,050 (27.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $107,173 ▲ 40% above avg ↑ 34% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $369,300 ▲ 32% above avg ↑ 33% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 1,445 |
| Vacant Units | 110 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.03 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,445 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 110 |
| Owner Occupied | 90.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 10.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.03 |
ZIP code 27503 is located in Bahama, North Carolina, within Durham County. With a population of 5,092, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 49.2 years. Economically, 27503 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $107,173 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 27503 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $369,300 is above the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 90.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 33% since 2019.
The population of 27503 is majority White (59.98%). Residents are moderately educated — 37.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 2.2%. Household income has grown by 34% since 2019.
About 17% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 78%.
Overall, ZIP code 27503 in Bahama, NC is characterized as upper-middle-income, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 5,092 residents, a median household income of $107,173, and a median home value of $369,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.