City

Bahama, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Durham County  ·  North Carolina

👥5,092Population
💰$107,173Median HH Income▲ 40% above avg
🎂49.2Median Age
🏠$369,300Median Home Value▲ 32% above avg
🎓37.3%College Grads≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 71.0% Female 29.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 60%Hispanic: 8.4%Black: 28.4%Asian: 0.6%Other: 1.7%Race
White60.0%
Hispanic8.4%
Black28.4%
Asian0.6%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
4%
18–24
3%
25–44
34%
45–64
36%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.03
Below Poverty2.2% ▼ 78% below avg
College Grads37.3% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma52 (1.4%)
HS Graduate806 (21.1%)
Some College1,005 (26.4%)
Associates527 (13.8%)
Bachelors373 (9.8%)
Graduate Degree1,050 (27.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 21.1%Some College: 26.4%Associates: 13.8%Bachelors: 9.8%Graduate: 27.5%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad21.1%
Some College26.4%
Associates13.8%
Bachelors9.8%
Graduate27.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90%Renter: 10%Tenure
Owner90.0%
Renter10.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
31%
Over $500k
30%

Financials

Median HH Income$107,173 ▲ 40% above avg
Median Home Value$369,300 ▲ 32% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units1,445
Vacant Units110

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
4%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
31%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
17%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
6%
15–30 min
47%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
59%
About Bahama, NC

Bahama is a city in North Carolina, located in Durham County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,092 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.2 years.

Economically, Bahama is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $107,173 is above the national average. Approximately 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Bahama is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $369,300, which is above the national average. Homeownership is high at 90.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bahama is moderately educated. 37.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (59.98%).

Bahama, NC offers residents above-average earning potential within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Bahama
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27503 5,092 $107,173 $369,300 0.0% 37.3% 90.0%