County ProfileNC
Durham County
Population: 324,833 · 18 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
324,833
People
Median age
36.1
Housing
Total households
141,847
Income
Median household income
$82,316
Housing
Total housing units
153,022
Employment
Employment rate
64.8%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
55.2%
Healthcare
Insured population
89.2%
County details
Local time 02:59:59(ET)| Name | Durham |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 18total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 10 Standard5 PO Box3 Unique |
| Area code | 336, 743, 919, 984 |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (ET) |
| Coordinates | 36.0338282, -78.8781246 |
| Land area | 287.6 sq miles(744.8 km²) |
Map of Durham county, North Carolina with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Durham County
Compare the largest cities in Durham County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Durham County
Review the most populated postal areas across Durham County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27703 | Durham | $89,317 | 61,539 |
| 27713 | Durham | $100,676 | 54,988 |
| 27705 | Durham | $73,066 | 50,472 |
| 27707 | Durham | $74,406 | 49,787 |
| 27704 | Durham | $69,668 | 39,532 |
| 27701 | Durham | $69,740 | 25,208 |
| 27712 | Durham | $91,331 | 21,683 |
| 27572 | Rougemont | $90,724 | 6,652 |
| 27503 | Bahama | $114,425 | 6,012 |
| 27708 | Durham | — | 3,419 |
| 27709 | Durham | — | 5 |
| 27702 | Durham | — | — |
| 27706 | Durham | — | — |
| 27710 | Durham | — | — |
| 27711 | Durham | — | — |
| 27715 | Durham | — | — |
| 27717 | Durham | — | — |
| 27722 | Durham | — | — |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS