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ZIP 27707

Part of Durham, NC
Pop. 51,274·Durham County·178th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,430/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.9%
Month-over-Month
-2.4%
vs US Median
-$535
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ZIP 27707 · $1,430
More affordable than 79% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,430
1 BR
$1,520
2 BR
$1,730
3 BR
$2,140
4 BR+
$2,530
Research median
$1,730/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
$17,160/yr
At $1,430/mo median
Location
CityDurham
StateNC
CountyDurham County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 1.9% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.9% YoY, -2.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 27707 (Durham, NC) is roughly split between renters and owners, 56.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
51,274
Median income
$74,406
Median age
35
Renters
52.3%
Age distribution
20.2%
29.8%
26.3%
14.2%
Under 1820.2%
18–3429.8%
35–5426.3%
55–649.5%
65+14.2%
Gender
46.2%
53.8%
Male46.2%
Female53.8%
Race & ethnicity
41.9%
33.6%
17.4%
White41.9%
Black33.6%
Hispanic17.4%
Asian4.6%
Other2.5%
Education (25+)
16.5%
19.8%
56.3%
No HS diploma7.3%
HS diploma16.5%
Some college19.8%
Bachelor's+56.3%
Housing tenure
47.7%
52.3%
Owner47.7%
Renter52.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 27707 in Durham, NC has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,235 → $1,430
up 15.8%
Income
$61,923 → $74,406
up 20.2%
Population
51,791 → 51,274
down 1.0%
Renter share
52.3% → 52.3%
+0.0 pts
Bachelor's+
53.4% → 56.3%
+2.9 pts
Median age
34.4 → 35
+0.6 yrs

Rent in ZIP 27707 in Durham, NC has climbed 15.8% since 2021, going from about $1,235 per month to roughly $1,430 today. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $61,923 in 2021 to $74,406 more recently. Income growth outran rent by about 4.4 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 2021. Headcount in the area went from 51,791 to 51,274 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.0% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 53.4% to 56.3%. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 27707 in Durham, NC market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 27707 covers Durham, NC. The median rent here is $1,430/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,520/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,730/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($74,406/yr), ZIP 27707 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.9% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 27707?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 27707 (Durham, NC) is $1,430. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 27707 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 27707's median rent of $1,430/mo is $535 (27%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 27707 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 27707 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in North Carolina, ranking #178 out of 227 ZIPs at $1,430/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 27707?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $57,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,430/mo in ZIP 27707. The local median household income is $74,406/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 27707?

Rent in ZIP 27707 has decreased 1.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 27707 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 27707 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,430/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($74,406/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 27707 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 27707 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 52.3% of ZIP 27707 households are renters, while 47.7% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 27707 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 27707 compare to the rest of Durham?

ZIP 27707 is more affordable than Durham overall. At $1,430/mo, it's $270 below the Durham citywide median of $1,700/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 27707 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 27707 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,430/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 27707's median household income ($74,406/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 27707 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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