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Durham County, NC
3 cities and towns and 10 ZIP codes in Durham County, North Carolina.
Population
332,353
Land area
288sq mi
People per sq mi
1,156
ZIP codes
10
Cities and towns in Durham County
Durham County at a glance
- Durham County is about 5.2 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- It is the 6th most populous of 100 counties in North Carolina.
- Households here earn a median of $82,316 a year, 14% more than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $389,400 (35% above North Carolina) and median rent is $1,508 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Durham (291,467), Gorman (1,591) and Rougemont (703).
Local data for Durham County, NC
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals5
- Emergency Rooms3
- Nursing Homes11
- Schools106
- Colleges5
- Libraries7
- Banks53
- Post Offices11
- Parks114
- Grocery Stores98
- Restaurants1,042
- Affordable Housing29
- Home Health Agencies5
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers12
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals2
- Community Health Centers10
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment22
- Private Schools33
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools2
- Toxic Release Facilities13
- Historic Places36
Housing and community stats
Durham County, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$82,316
Poverty rate
11.5%
Median home value
$389,400
Prices +1.3% in a year
Median rent
$1,508/mo
Homeownership
55.5%
Bachelor's or higher
55.2%
Median age
36.1
Average commute
22.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (27,169), Irish Americans (23,965), Mexican Americans (23,958).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
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
$628M
8,456 loans, 69,429 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$4.7M
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Durham County, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone62.7%
- Carpooled8.4%
- Public transit1.8%
- Walked2.1%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home22.9%
Average one-way commute: 22.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Durham County, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
538
Most often 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 zone36 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Durham County, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.1%
U.S. 33.3% +2.8 pts
Diabetes
10.5%
U.S. 12.1% -1.6 pts
Smoking
10.7%
U.S. 12.8% -2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.6%
U.S. 11.1% -1.5 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Durham County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Durham County, NC?
- Durham is the largest city or town in Durham County, with about 291,467 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Durham County?
- Durham County includes 10 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 27503, 27701, 27703, 27704, 27705.
- What is the population of Durham County, NC?
- About 332,353 people live in Durham County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Durham County?
- Durham County borders Wake County, Orange County, Chatham County, Granville County, Person County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023