| ZIP Code | 27712 |
|---|---|
| City | Durham |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Durham County |
| Area Code | 919 |
| Elevation | 452 ft |
| Latitude | 36.095484 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -78.904075 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37063 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.5 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.49 |
| Below Poverty | 7.1% ▼ 29% below avg |
| College Grads | 60.5% ▲ 56% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.0% ▼ 39% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 334 (2.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,857 (17.7%) |
| Some College | 1,123 (7%) |
| Associates | 2,067 (12.8%) |
| Bachelors | 1,815 (11.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 7,940 (49.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $91,190 ▲ 20% above avg ↑ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $324,400 ▲ 16% above avg ↑ 44% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,614/mo ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 9,686 |
| Vacant Units | 322 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.49 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 9,686 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 322 |
| Owner Occupied | 88.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 11.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.49 |
ZIP code 27712 is located in Durham, North Carolina, within Durham County. With a population of 23,541, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.5 years. Economically, 27712 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $91,190 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 27712 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $324,400 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,614 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 88.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 44% since 2019.
The population of 27712 is majority White (63.15%). Residents are highly educated — 60.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.1%. Household income has grown by 8% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 27712 stands at 3.0%, which is below the national average. About 18% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 71%.
Overall, ZIP code 27712 in Durham, NC is characterized as middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 23,541 residents, a median household income of $91,190, and a median home value of $324,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.