US ZIP Code
27708

Durham, NC

Durham County  ·  North Carolina

● Active
👥 3,185 Population
🎂 20.2 Median Age
🎓 100.0% College Grads
▲ 158% above avg
📊 3.8% Unemployment
▼ 22% below avg
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code27708
CityDurham
StateNorth Carolina (NC)
CountyDurham County
Area Code919/984
Elevation409 ft
Latitude36.0001
Longitude-78.943102
TimezoneNew York (DST)
FIPS37063
ZIP TypeUnique
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 44.4% (1,414) Female 55.6% (1,771) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 50.7%Hispanic: 8.8%Black: 18%Asian: 20.2%Other: 2%Race
White50.7%
Hispanic8.8%
Black18.0%
Asian20.2%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

5–17
0%
18–24
99%
25–44
1%

Key Indicators

Median Age20.2 yrs
Avg Household Size-99.99
Below Poverty0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
College Grads100.0% ▲ 158% above avg
Unemployment3.8% ▼ 22% below avg
Bachelors28 (50%)
Graduate Degree28 (50%)

Education

Bachelors: 50%Graduate: 50%Edu
Bachelors50.0%
Graduate50.0%
Housing & Income

Financials

Avg HH Size-99.99
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
33%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
50%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
71%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
2%
Over 45 min
3%
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 27708 is in Durham, NC, in Durham County.
ZIP code 27708 is located in North Carolina (NC).
ZIP code 27708 is in Durham County, NC.
ZIP 27708 observes the New York timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 27708 is 3,185 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 27708

ZIP code 27708 is located in Durham, North Carolina, within Durham County. With a population of 3,185, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 20.2 years.

The population of 27708 is majority White (50.68%). Residents are highly educated — 100.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is more than double the national average.

The unemployment rate in 27708 stands at 3.8%, which is below the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 29%.

Overall, ZIP code 27708 in Durham, NC is characterized as highly educated, and a young community.