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Durham, NC

City in Durham County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 27701, 27703, 27704, 27705, 27707, 27708 and more.

Population

291,467

Land area

118.8sq mi

People per sq mi

2,453

ZIP codes

8

Durham and its ZIP codes

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Durham at a glance

  • Durham is about 11 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 4th among 772 cities and towns in North Carolina.
  • The median household income is $81,619, 13% above the North Carolina median of $72,388.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $392,800 (36% above North Carolina) and median rent is $1,508 a month.

Local data for Durham, NC

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Durham, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$81,619

Poverty rate

11.7%

Median home value

$392,800

Median rent

$1,508/mo

Homeownership

52.3%

Bachelor's or higher

57.3%

Median age

35.1

Average commute

22.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (23,675), Irish Americans (21,056), Mexican Americans (19,568).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Durham County. PPP loans are for Durham.

Details

Unemployment rate

2.8%

Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$103,812

233,836 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$69,077

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$6.3B

FY 2026, $19,335 per person

PPP loans

$425M

5,782 loans, 49,129 jobs reported

Durham County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Durham, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone62.2%
  • Carpooled8.2%
  • Public transit1.9%
  • Walked2.2%
  • Bicycle0.6%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
  • Worked from home23.3%

Average one-way commute: 22.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Durham, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: heat wave

Storm events since 1996

538

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

1,257

1.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

87° / 28°F

48.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone34 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Durham, NC, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

36.8%

U.S. 33.3% +3.5 pts

Diabetes

10.2%

U.S. 12.1% -1.9 pts

Smoking

11.2%

U.S. 12.8% -1.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.7%

U.S. 11.1% about the same

ZIP codes in Durham

8 in or overlapping Durham. Population shown

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Cities near Durham

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
GormanCensus-designated place6.9 mi2.8
Chapel HillTown8.2 mi21.7
Carolina MeadowsCensus-designated place11 mi0.4
CarrboroTown11 mi6.5
Governors VillageCensus-designated place11 mi0.4
MorrisvilleTown11 mi9.2
Governors ClubCensus-designated place12 mi2.4
HillsboroughTown13 mi5.8
ButnerTown13 mi13.8
Fearrington VillageCensus-designated place16 mi1.8
CreedmoorCity16 mi5.4
Briar ChapelCensus-designated place16 mi2.1
EflandCensus-designated place16 mi1.8
RougemontCensus-designated place16 mi6.3
CaryTown17 mi61
RaleighCity18 mi150.9

Frequently asked questions

What county is Durham, NC in?
Durham is in Durham County, North Carolina.
What ZIP codes are in Durham, NC?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Durham include 27701, 27703, 27704, 27705, 27707, 27708, 27712, 27713.
What is the population of Durham, NC?
About 291,467 people live in Durham, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Durham?
Nearby places include Gorman (6.9 mi), Chapel Hill (8.2 mi), Carolina Meadows (11 mi), Carrboro (11 mi), Governors Village (11 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023