27701 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 27701, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

27701 is a zip code in Durham County, North Carolina, which covers Durham, with a total population of 23,876 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 27701 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 27701.

The estimated population of people living in 27701 is 23,876, with a median age of 33.4.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 27701 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
23,876
+1.97%
+3.69%
2020
23,415
+1.31%
-
2019
23,112
+1.15%
-
2018
22,849
 -0.77% -
2017
23,027
 - -

Population of 27701 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 27701 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
38.2%
32.9%
 +16.11%
Black/African American
34.8%
42.6%
 -18.31%
Native
0.3%
0.4%
 -25.00%
Hispanic
18.7%
19.2%
 -2.60%
Asian
3.3%
2.9%
 +13.79%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.3%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.9%
1.8%
 +116.67%
Other
0.4%
0.2%
 +100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 27701 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 27701 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 27701 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 27701 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 33.4 +0.91% 34.1 +5.57% 32.8 -2.38%
2020 33.1 +0.61% 32.3 -2.71% 33.6 +2.75%
2019 32.9 +2.49% 33.2 +4.4% 32.7 +1.24%
2018 32.1 +0.63% 31.8 +1.27% 32.3 -0.31%
2017 31.9 - 31.4 - 32.4 -

The median age of the 27701 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 27701 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,863 -27.1% 1,837 -6.08% 1,402 1,711
10 to 19 1,033 +7.23% 974 -4.72% 1,056 902
20 to 29 2,322 +0.76% 2,392 +3.41% 2,331 2,448
30 to 39 2,092 +15.57% 2,074 +19.34% 2,419 2,448
40 to 49 1,513 +9.87% 1,348 -5.91% 1,667 1,238
50 to 59 1,251 +8.6% 1,312 +10.71% 1,357 1,450
60 to 69 818 +24.62% 1,107 +20.31% 1,029 1,344
70+ 559 -3.54% 532 +5.58% 525 549

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 27701 zip code is $51,240.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 27701.

  • Under 25
    $31,335.00
  • 25 to 44
    $61,869.00
  • 45 to 64
    $52,103.00
  • 65 and over
    $29,840.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 27701 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 27701, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 27701 is currently $79,908.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

7.97% of households in 27701 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 27701 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    26.52%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    21.70%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.55%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    8.88%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    12.19%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.19%
  • $200,000 or more
    7.97%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 27701 is $36,914.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 27701 by the total population of 27701.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 27701 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 27701 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    29.82%
  • Bachelor's degree
    37.28%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    6.30%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    25.05%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.56%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 27701 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 27701 zip over the age of 16 is 19,563.

Of those people, a total of 68.70% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 27701 is 65.80%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 27701 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 758 17.80% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 1,780 69.20% 9.00%
25 to 29 years 2,999 76.00% 2.30%
30 to 34 years 2,822 83.70% 3.40%
35 to 44 years 3,392 82.90% 6.00%
45 to 54 years 2,956 78.20% 4.20%
55 to 59 years 1,409 75.40% 1.70%
60 to 64 years 1,328 55.70% 0.80%
65 to 74 years 1,650 28.20% 0.40%
75 years and over 469 8.30% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 27701. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 9,881 79.20% 2.00%
Black or African American 7,005 53.30% 7.60%
American Indian and Alaska Native 62 80.60% 0.00%
Asian 686 59.50% 13.50%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 22 100.00% 100.00%
Other 749 64.40% 3.50%
Two or more races 1,158 79.60% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 3,025 69.30% 1.70%
Not Hispanic or Latino 8,084 81.00% 2.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 27701 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 27701 is 12,875, with median earnings of $41,364.00.

Women in 27701 are earning approximately 100.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 12,875 $41,364.00
Male 6,386 $41,218.00
Female 6,489 $41,414.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 27701 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,534 $76,909.00
Business and Financial 628 $72,917.00
Computer and Mathematical 561 $79,850.00
Architecture and Engineering 267 $74,519.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 396 $65,250.00
Community and Social Service 141 $39,563.00
Legal 158 $70,000.00
Educational and Library 1,416 $42,161.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 431 $56,955.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,318 $59,032.00
Healthcare Support 248 $22,419.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 115 $50,104.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 791 $17,785.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 675 $28,556.00
Personal Care and Service 122 $20,556.00
Sales 728 $24,318.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,059 $39,506.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 11 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 1,119 $26,207.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 178 $21,250.00
Production 514 $16,912.00
Transportation and Material Moving 215 $32,083.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 27701 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 27701.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 766 $78,672.00 768 $73,750.00
Business and Financial 232 $87,667.00 396 $63,603.00
Computer and Mathematical 370 $91,818.00 191 $67,321.00
Architecture and Engineering 225 $75,625.00 42 $66,711.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 156 $56,094.00 240 $70,833.00
Community and Social Service 43 $43,958.00 98 $38,056.00
Legal 81 $51,750.00 77 $83,988.00
Educational and Library 711 $46,343.00 705 $40,445.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 158 $74,276.00 273 $52,802.00
Healthcare Practitioners 361 $60,353.00 957 $58,140.00
Healthcare Support 8 $0.00 240 $22,097.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 44 $31,957.00 71 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 279 $23,854.00 512 $16,410.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 371 $22,440.00 304 $28,578.00
Personal Care and Service 38 $6,900.00 84 $23,804.00
Sales 309 $48,618.00 419 $13,250.00
Office and Administrative Support 332 $54,470.00 727 $32,113.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 11 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 1,041 $26,007.00 78 $32,333.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 178 $21,250.00 0 $0.00
Production 334 $20,234.00 180 $16,691.00
Transportation and Material Moving 196 $24,667.00 19 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 10,712 households in 27701, with an average household size of 2.12 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 4,443 families living in the 27701 zip code with an average family size of 3.14 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 27701:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,412 559 1,472 6,269
Average Household Size 3.11 3.45 3.37 1.32
Total Families 2,412 559 1,472 0
Average Household Size 3.1 3.16 3.19 0

Poverty

Of the 4,443 families living in 27701, 17.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 27701:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 12,278 housing units in 27701.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 10,712 87.25%
Vacant 1,566 12.75%

60.34% of the total 12,278 housing units in 27701 are rental units. This is approximately 7,408 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,239 are occupied by the owner - or 26.38% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 27701 is $1,036.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 27701 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    65
  • Less than $500
    1,105
  • $500 to $999
    2,396
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    2,270
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    1,065
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    449
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    45
  • $3,000 or more
    78

Property Value

The median value of a property in 27701 is $333,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 27701 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    77
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    230
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    285
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    316
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    556
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    922
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    595
  • $1,000,000 or more
    258

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 27701. The chart below shows the number of properties in 27701 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    3,181
  • 1940 to 1949
    994
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,626
  • 1960 to 1969
    857
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,389
  • 1980 to 1989
    979
  • 1990 to 1999
    671
  • 2000 to 2009
    432
  • 2010 to 2013
    2,128
  • 2014 or later
    21

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 27701 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,749
  • 1 vehicle available
    5,207
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,825
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    931

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 27701 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 27701 that commute to work in a particular way.

22 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 27701.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    261
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,170
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,568
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,035
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,184
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    711
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,265
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    176
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    441
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    478
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    407
  • 90 or more minutes
    203

Summary

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