Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 1.31 |
| Below Poverty | 11.9% ▲ 19% above avg |
| College Grads | 61.3% ▲ 58% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.2% ▼ 15% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 3,786 (1.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 34,777 (17.6%) |
| Some College | 14,718 (7.5%) |
| Associates | 24,073 (12.2%) |
| Bachelors | 16,063 (8.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 104,041 (52.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $80,203 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $358,876 ▲ 29% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,404/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 145,245 |
| Vacant Units | 10,239 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Durham County is located in North Carolina and encompasses 18 ZIP codes spanning 3 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 325,249 residents. With a median age of 36.2, it is a relatively young county.
Durham County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $80,203 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.2%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 11.9% is above the national average.
Housing in Durham County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $358,876 — above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,403.
The residents of Durham County are racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 41.6%. Educational attainment is highly educated — 61.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, significantly above the national average.
Durham County, NC is a middle-income area in North Carolina. The 18 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27503 | Bahama | 5,092 | $107,173 | $369,300 | — | 0.0% | 37.3% |
| 27701 | Durham | 24,881 | $66,852 | $457,600 | $1,279 | 3.8% | 59.2% |
| 27703 | Durham | 62,994 | $86,953 | $340,500 | $1,469 | 4.6% | 57.1% |
| 27704 | Durham | 41,346 | $62,435 | $270,000 | $1,306 | 7.3% | 45.1% |
| 27705 | Durham | 48,412 | $71,153 | $398,500 | $1,422 | 3.8% | 70.4% |
| 27707 | Durham | 50,865 | $72,432 | $371,500 | $1,364 | 4.2% | 64.1% |
| 27712 | Durham | 23,541 | $91,190 | $324,400 | $1,614 | 3.0% | 60.5% |
| 27713 | Durham | 58,409 | $96,900 | $380,500 | $1,460 | 2.9% | 70.8% |
| 27572 | Rougemont | 6,524 | $96,128 | $253,300 | $777 | 2.4% | 41.7% |