ZIP Code 27701 Demographics & Data

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Demographics Data and In-depth Information About 27701

The ZIP Code 27701 is associated with Durham, NC in Durham County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 23,112. In this North Carolina region, an estimated 42.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at about $29,511. The median household income is $41,566, while about 22% of the population is living below the poverty line.

Population in 27701

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 27701 is 23,112.

Durham, NC

The 27701 ZIP Code is associated with Durham, NC in Durham County.

Area Codes associated with 27701

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 27701 include 919, and 984.

Sunrise / Sunset in 27701

Sunrise: 7:23 am
Sunset: 5:05 pm
Sunrise in 27701 7:23 am
Sunrise in 27701 5:05 pm

Weather forecast for 27701

This Afternoon's forecast for 27701: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. Southwest wind around 3 mph.

Current air quality in 27701

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 27701 Good

Internet in 27701

An estimated 85.2% of households in ZIP Code 27701 have a computer, while about 78.2% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 27701

In ZIP Code 27701, the gender split is approximately 51.3% female and an estimated 48.7% male.

Health Insurance in 27701

Approximately 15.5% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 27701 (Durham, NC) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 27701

The median household income in ZIP Code 27701 is $41,566, while the region's mean household income is $67,479. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $29,511. The per capita income in ZIP Code 27701 of $29,511 is approximately 4.13% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $30,783. An estimated 21.5% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately126.32% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 16.0% of the population in 27701 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 13.5% earn $25,000 to $34,999 per year, and 4.7% of 27701 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 27701. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 27701

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 11.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 7.5%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 11.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 13.5%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 11.9%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 16.0%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 7.9%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 8.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 4.7%
$200,000 or more per year 6.9%

Education levels in ZIP Code 27701

In ZIP Code 27701, 77.3% of the population graduated high school, while 42.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 10.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 22.3% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 18.2% in this Durham County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 27701

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 10.0%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 12.7%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 18.2%
Some college, no degree 12.7%
Associate's degree 4.4%
Bachelor's degree 19.7%
Graduate or professional degree 22.3%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 27701. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 27701

Residents of ZIP Code 27701 are younger than average. The median age of 32.9 years in ZIP Code 27701 is approximately 13.65% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 78.1% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 11.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 22.9% of the population in 27701 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 13.5% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.8% of 27701 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 27701. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 27701

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 8.2%
5 to 9 years 7.3%
10 to 14 years 3.8%
15 to 19 years 4.2%
20 to 24 years 7.7%
25 to 34 years 22.9%
35 to 44 years 12.9%
45 to 54 years 13.5%
55 to 59 years 5.4%
60 to 64 years 5.4%
65 to 74 years 6.4%
75 to 84 years 1.6%
85 years and over 0.8%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 27701

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 27701, 97.8% is one race, while 2.2% are two or more races. Approximately 20.1% of 27701 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 27701 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (53.3%), followed by Black or African American (40.6%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 27701. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 27701

Industry Percent
White 53.3%
Black or African American 40.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 3.3%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.1%
Some other race 4.2%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 27701 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 27701. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 27701

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 27701 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 27701 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 84.5% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 27701 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 27701

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 84.5%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 27701. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 27701. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 27701

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 27701

In ZIP Code 27701, 76.5% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 18.4% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 2.6% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.6% of homes. Lastly, 0.9% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Durham County region.

Language Spoken in 27701

Language Spoken Percent
English only 76.5%
Spanish 18.4%
Other Indo-European languages 2.6%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 1.6%
Other languages 0.9%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 27701. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 27701

The median home value in ZIP Code 27701 in July 2024 comes in at $429,452. The July 2024 value is approximately 0% higher than the $428,306 median value in February 2024, and 2% higher than the $420,086 median value in August 2023. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 27701, an estimated 29.6% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 13.2% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 1.4% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Durham County region.

Home Values in 27701

Month Home value
Jul 2024 $429,452
Jun 2024 $430,306
May 2024 $431,228
Apr 2024 $430,349
Mar 2024 $429,320
Feb 2024 $428,306
Jan 2024 $429,130
Dec 2023 $428,407
Nov 2023 $426,414
Oct 2023 $423,462
Sep 2023 $421,308
Aug 2023 $420,086

Median Home Values Over Time

Line chart displaying median home values in ZIP Code 27701. This visualizes a recent 12-month span of home values in the region.

Age of Housing in 27701

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 8.0%
Built between 2010 and 2013 1.4%
Built between 2000 and 2009 5.4%
Built between 1990 and 1999 4.2%
Built between 1980 and 1989 7.6%
Built between 1970 and 1979 10.2%
Built between 1960 and 1969 8.9%
Built between 1950 and 1959 13.2%
Built between 1940 and 1949 11.5%
Built in 1939 or earlier 29.6%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 27701. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 27701

In 27701, 67.2% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 6.1% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 23.3 minutes. Approximately 28.2% of the employed population 16 years and over in 27701 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 14.5% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 27701 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 27701. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 27701

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.0%
Construction 10.4%
Manufacturing 7.2%
Wholesale trade 1.5%
Retail trade 8.8%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 2.4%
Information 2.7%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 2.6%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 14.2%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 28.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 14.5%
Other services, except public administration 5.5%
Public administration 2.2%

Utilities in ZIP Code 27701 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 27701 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.3 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 28.64% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 19.58% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 27701. This visualizes electricity rates in 27701 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 27701

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 27701 10.22¢/kWh 7.96¢/kWh 6.05¢/kWh
North Carolina 15.16¢/kWh 11.04¢/kWh 7.88¢/kWh
United States 16.83¢/kWh 13.2¢/kWh 8.21¢/kWh

Solar Power in 27701

Month ZIP Code 27701 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 4.55 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.92 3 6.31
Mar 5.45 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.82 5.13 7.3
May 5.83 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.67 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.61 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.43 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.34 5.15 7.02
Oct 5.59 3.32 6.92
Nov 5.05 2.33 5.99
Dec 4.36 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 27701. This visualizes solar power levels in 27701 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 27701 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 27701, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 27701 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Durham County region was incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 27701. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 27701

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or credit repair services 105
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 97
Checking or savings account 20
Debt collection 11
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service 7
Other 27
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 27701

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 86
Improper use of your report 68
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 29
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 19
Managing an account 12
Other 53
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 27701. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.