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Durham city, NC

ZIP 27701 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 27701

27701 has a population of 24,881 with a median age of 34.6 yrs (50.7% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
46.9%-24% vs US avg
x
Black
32.4%+161% vs US avg
x
Asian
2.7%-54% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
19.5%+4% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
17.0%-23% vs US avg
x
18–64
73.9%+20% vs US avg
x
65+
9.1%-44% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
14.8%+33% vs US avg
x
High school
19.2%-27% vs US avg
x
Some college
15.9%-45% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
50.2%+49% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
31.7%-34% vs US avg
x
Never married
54.5%+61% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.2%+8% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
2.7%
x
Diversity Index
64/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
20.0%+74% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
42.3%+204% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.1%-31% vs US avg
x
Disability
11.6%-14% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
15.3%+89% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
22.1%+281% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 27701

Poverty Rate
20.0%+74% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.1%-31% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
42.3%+204% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
15.3%+89% vs US avg
x
Disability
11.6%-14% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
16.0%+100% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
15.7%+34% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
22.1%+281% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population24,881
Median age34.6
Poverty rate20.0%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White46.9%
Hispanic19.5%
Black32.4%
Asian2.7%
Foreign-born42.3%