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ZIP 27701

Part of Durham, NC
Pop. 24,793·Durham County·89th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,744/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.8%
Month-over-Month
-2.2%
vs US Median
-$221
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ZIP 27701 · $1,744
More affordable than 55% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,400
1 BR
$1,480
2 BR
$1,690
3 BR
$2,110
4 BR+
$2,530
Research median
$1,690/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$20,928/yr
At $1,744/mo median
Location
CityDurham
StateNC
CountyDurham County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.8% YoY, -2.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 27701 (Durham, NC) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 53% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
24,793
Median income
$69,740
Median age
34.7
Renters
69.8%
Age distribution
17.4%
33.4%
27.5%
Under 1817.4%
18–3433.4%
35–5427.5%
55–6411.4%
65+10.4%
Gender
51.9%
48.1%
Male51.9%
Female48.1%
Race & ethnicity
46.6%
29.6%
19.8%
White46.6%
Black29.6%
Hispanic19.8%
Asian2.4%
Other1.6%
Education (25+)
13.5%
18.2%
15.3%
53%
No HS diploma13.5%
HS diploma18.2%
Some college15.3%
Bachelor's+53%
Housing tenure
30.2%
69.8%
Owner30.2%
Renter69.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 27701 in Durham, NC has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,346 → $1,744
up 29.6%
Income
$51,240 → $69,740
up 36.1%
Population
23,876 → 24,793
up 3.8%
Renter share
69.8% → 69.8%
+0.0 pts
Bachelor's+
48.1% → 53%
+4.9 pts
Median age
33.4 → 34.7
+1.3 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 27701 in Durham, NC has shifted from $1,346 to $1,744, up 29.6% since 2021. Household income in the area moved from $51,240 to $69,740 across the same window, up 36.1% versus 2021. With wages climbing faster than rent over the same window, renters here have a bit more breathing room than they did five years back. Census counts show ZIP 27701 in Durham, NC adding about 917 residents over the five-year window, up 3.8% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 48.1% to 53% across the same window. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 27701 in Durham, NC look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 27701 covers Durham, NC. The median rent here is $1,744/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,480/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,690/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($69,740/yr), ZIP 27701 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.8% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 27701?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 27701 (Durham, NC) is $1,744. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 27701 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 27701's median rent of $1,744/mo is $221 (11%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 27701 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 27701 falls in the middle range for North Carolina, ranking #89 out of 227 ZIPs at $1,744/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 27701?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $70,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,744/mo in ZIP 27701. The local median household income is $69,740/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 27701?

Rent in ZIP 27701 has increased 5.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 27701 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 27701 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,744/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($69,740/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 27701 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 27701 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 69.8% of ZIP 27701 households are renters, while 30.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 27701 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 27701 compare to the rest of Durham?

ZIP 27701 is pricier than Durham as a whole. At $1,744/mo, it's $44 above the Durham citywide median of $1,700/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 27701 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 27701 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,744/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 27701's median household income ($69,740/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 27701 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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