ZIP Code 27704 Demographics & Data

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Demographics Data and In-depth Information About 27704

The ZIP Code 27704 is associated with Durham, NC in Durham County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 40,392. In this North Carolina region, an estimated 29.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at about $23,154. Median househould income is approximately $48,281, and an estimated 19% of the population is living below the poverty line.

Population in 27704

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 27704 is 40,392.

Durham, NC

The 27704 ZIP Code is associated with Durham, NC in Durham County.

Area Codes associated with 27704

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 27704 include 919.

Sunrise / Sunset in 27704

Sunrise: 7:15 am
Sunset: 6:51 pm
Sunrise in 27704 7:15 am
Sunrise in 27704 6:51 pm

Weather forecast for 27704

Tonight's forecast for 27704: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. East wind around 1 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Current air quality in 27704

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 27704 Fair

Internet in 27704

An estimated 88.5% of households in ZIP Code 27704 have a computer, while about 81.1% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 27704

In ZIP Code 27704, the gender split is approximately 54.1% female and an estimated 45.9% male.

Health Insurance in 27704

Approximately 15.7% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 27704 (Durham, NC) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 27704

The median household income in ZIP Code 27704 is $48,281, while the region's mean household income is $59,062. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $23,154. The per capita income in ZIP Code 27704 of $23,154 is approximately 24.78% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $30,783. An estimated 18.5% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately94.74% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 20.1% of the population in 27704 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 17.5% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 1.5% of 27704 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 27704. 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 27704

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 6.4%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 6.0%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 10.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 11.5%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 17.5%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 20.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 14.3%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 10.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 1.8%
$200,000 or more per year 1.5%

Education levels in ZIP Code 27704

In ZIP Code 27704, 81.2% of the population graduated high school, while 29.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 9.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 10.2% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 26.5% in this Durham County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 27704

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 9.0%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 9.8%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 26.5%
Some college, no degree 18.4%
Associate's degree 7.0%
Bachelor's degree 19.1%
Graduate or professional degree 10.2%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 27704. 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 27704

Residents of ZIP Code 27704 are younger than average. The median age of 34.6 years in ZIP Code 27704 is approximately 9.19% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 73.0% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 13.4% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 17.1% of the population in 27704 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 14.6% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.3% of 27704 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 27704. 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 27704

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 7.2%
5 to 9 years 7.6%
10 to 14 years 8.6%
15 to 19 years 5.6%
20 to 24 years 4.6%
25 to 34 years 17.1%
35 to 44 years 14.6%
45 to 54 years 13.4%
55 to 59 years 5.6%
60 to 64 years 5.2%
65 to 74 years 6.0%
75 to 84 years 3.3%
85 years and over 1.3%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 27704

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 27704, 97.0% is one race, while 3.0% are two or more races. Approximately 18.1% of 27704 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 27704 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is Black or African American (54.3%), followed by White (40.7%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 27704. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 27704

Industry Percent
White 40.7%
Black or African American 54.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.2%
Some other race 5.9%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 27704 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 27704. 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 27704

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 27704 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 27704 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 84.3% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 27704 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 27704

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 84.3%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 27704. 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 27704. 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 27704

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 27704

In ZIP Code 27704, 79.5% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 16.3% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.5% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.8% of homes. Lastly, 2.9% 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 27704

Language Spoken Percent
English only 79.5%
Spanish 16.3%
Other Indo-European languages 0.5%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.8%
Other languages 2.9%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 27704. 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 27704

The median home value in ZIP Code 27704 in July 2024 comes in at $327,523. The July 2024 value is approximately 1% higher than the $323,264 median value in February 2024, and 3% higher than the $318,664 median value in August 2023. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 27704, an estimated 21.8% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 14.9% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 2.8% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Durham County region.

Home Values in 27704

Month Home value
Jul 2024 $327,523
Jun 2024 $327,294
May 2024 $327,150
Apr 2024 $325,948
Mar 2024 $324,490
Feb 2024 $323,264
Jan 2024 $323,247
Dec 2023 $323,231
Nov 2023 $322,567
Oct 2023 $321,406
Sep 2023 $320,192
Aug 2023 $318,664

Median Home Values Over Time

Line chart displaying median home values in ZIP Code 27704. This visualizes a recent 12-month span of home values in the region.

Age of Housing in 27704

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 2.8%
Built between 2010 and 2013 3.0%
Built between 2000 and 2009 21.8%
Built between 1990 and 1999 10.4%
Built between 1980 and 1989 14.9%
Built between 1970 and 1979 14.8%
Built between 1960 and 1969 13.8%
Built between 1950 and 1959 9.3%
Built between 1940 and 1949 5.8%
Built in 1939 or earlier 3.4%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 27704. 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 27704

In 27704, 69.6% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.3% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 24.1 minutes. Approximately 32.0% of the employed population 16 years and over in 27704 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 10.9% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 27704 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 27704. 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 27704

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.0%
Construction 8.3%
Manufacturing 8.0%
Wholesale trade 2.3%
Retail trade 10.6%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 4.7%
Information 0.6%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 4.6%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 10.1%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 32.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 10.9%
Other services, except public administration 3.7%
Public administration 4.3%

Utilities in ZIP Code 27704 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 27704 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.22 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 26.7% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 20.79% 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 27704. This visualizes electricity rates in 27704 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 27704

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 27704 10.22¢/kWh 7.96¢/kWh 6.05¢/kWh
North Carolina 13.92¢/kWh 10.46¢/kWh 7.9¢/kWh
United States 16.62¢/kWh 13.58¢/kWh 8.81¢/kWh

Solar Power in 27704

Month ZIP Code 27704 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 4.5 1.9 5.84
Feb 5.01 3 6.31
Mar 5.25 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.77 5.13 7.3
May 5.72 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.68 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.49 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.55 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.32 5.15 7.02
Oct 5 3.32 6.92
Nov 5.01 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 27704. This visualizes solar power levels in 27704 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 27704 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 27704, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 27704 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services 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 27704. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 27704

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 349
Credit reporting or credit repair services 325
Debt collection 43
Checking or savings account 13
Vehicle loan or lease 12
Other 39
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 27704

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 252
Improper use of your report 234
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 93
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 92
Attempts to collect debt not owed 22
Other 88
* 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 27704. 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.