ZIP Code · NC

ZIP 27713

Part of Durham, NC

Pop. 59,197·Durham County·151st most expensive ZIP in North Carolina

Median rent (all units)

$1,544/mo

Year-over-Year

+5.8%

Month-over-Month

+1.2%

vs US Median

-$388

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ZIP 27713 · $1,544

More affordable than 70% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,200

1 BR

$1,277

2 BR

$1,453

3 BR

$1,797

4 BR+

$2,110

Research median

$1,453/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

November. Asking rents in ZIP 27713 usually run 1.2% below trend in November and 1.1% above it in July, about $36 a month apart at today's median. Based on 10 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 27713 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in December 2015.

Past year vs. the rest of North Carolina

Rent in ZIP 27713 changed +5.8% over the year to September 2026. Across the 190 North Carolina ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +2.6%.

Rent vs. income since 2019

From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 27713 rose 30.9% while median household income rose 34.1% ($75,050 to $100,676). Income kept ahead of rent.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 27713 is 30.4% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 5 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($100,676) is $2,517 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($2,350); a 4-bedroom is $2,760.

Rank in Durham

3rd cheapest of 6 ZIP codes in Durham.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 27713. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$18,528/yr

At $1,544/mo median

Location

CityDurham

StateNC

CountyDurham County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 5.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+5.8% YoY, +1.2% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 27713 (Durham, NC) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 67.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

59,197

Median income

$100,676

Median age

34.8

Renters

40.6%

Age distribution

22.1%

28.4%

26.8%

Under 1822.1%

18–3428.4%

35–5426.8%

55–6410.9%

65+11.8%

Gender

46.2%

53.8%

Male46.2%

Female53.8%

Race & ethnicity

42%

34.2%

White42%

Black34.2%

Hispanic11.6%

Asian6.7%

Other5.6%

Education (25+)

17.8%

67.7%

No HS diploma3.5%

HS diploma11%

Some college17.8%

Bachelor's+67.7%

Housing tenure

59.4%

40.6%

Owner59.4%

Renter40.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 27713 in Durham, NC has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,231 → $1,544

up 25.4%

Income

$81,432 → $100,676

up 23.6%

Population

55,627 → 59,197

up 6.4%

Renter share

40% → 40.6%

+0.6 pts

Bachelor's+

63.1% → 67.7%

+4.6 pts

Median age

35.7 → 34.8

-0.9 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 27713 in Durham, NC paid around $1,231 a month. That figure now sits near $1,544, up 25.4% from the 2021 baseline. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $81,432 in 2021 to $100,676 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 27713 in Durham, NC adding about 3,570 residents over the five-year window, up 6.4% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 63.1% to 67.7% across the same window. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 27713 in Durham, NC market of 2021.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 27713 covers Durham, NC. The median rent here is $1,544/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,277/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,453/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($100,676/yr), ZIP 27713 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 27713?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $62,000/year (about $30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,544/mo in ZIP 27713. The local median household income is $100,676/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 27713?

Rent in ZIP 27713 has risen 5.8% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in December 2015.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 27713?

Asking rents in ZIP 27713 are usually lowest in November, about 1.2% below their yearly trend, and highest in July, about 1.1% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $36 a month. This pattern comes from 10 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 27713?

No. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 27713 rose 30.9% while median household income rose 34.1%, from $75,050 to $100,676. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 27713 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 27713 is in the middle among North Carolina ZIP codes for rent, ranking #151 of 230 at $1,544/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 27713 changed +5.8%, against a typical +2.6% across the 190 North Carolina ZIP codes Zillow tracks.