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Zip Code 27703 Map And Demographics

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  • Population
    42,845
  • Density
    785 / sqml.
  • Med. Home Value
    $152,300
  • Med. Rent
    $867

Zip Code Rankings

The table shows the top 5 positions of zip code 27703 on our zip code ranking charts. For example, a rank of 10 means that a zip code ranks #10 on the list of the top zip codes in America for a particular value. The lists were created for all zip codes in America with the population of 1000 residents or higher.

Rank Report Value
#1,108 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Percentage Of College Graduates 2.87%
#1,133 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Number Of Owner-occupied Housing Units 10225
#1,194 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Number Of Housing Units 17829
#1,246 Top Zip Codes With The Largest Population 42845 Residents
#1,870 Top Zip Codes With The Most Business Establishments 896

Population breakdown by gender

Population in zip code 27703 is 42,845 residents | Male to Female ratio is 1:1.03 | Zip Code 27703 land area is 54.6051 sq. miles | Population density is 784.63 residents per square mile

Median age

  Median Age
Zip Code Median Age 32.2
Median Age - Male 30.9
Median Age - Female 33.2

Median age of zip code 27703 is 8.8% lower compared to nearby zip codes and 13.4% lower compared to the United States median age. Comparing gender-specific madian age yields the following results. Male median age of zip code 27703 is 11% lower compared to nearby zip codes and 13.7% lower compared to the United States male median age. Female zip code 27703 median age is 8.5% lower in comparison to nearby zip codes and 13.8% lower compared to female national median age average.

Population breakdown by age

Racial makeup

Race Count
White population 15594
Black or African American population 20330
Asian population 1049
American Indian and Alaska Native population 470
Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander population 0
Other population 4392

Region of birth

Ancestry distribution

Ancestry Percent Ancestry Percent
Arab 0.2% Czech 0.1%
Danish 0.1% Dutch 0.3%
English 4.3% French No Basque 0.7%
French Canadian 0.3% German 3.5%
Greek 0.1% Hungarian 0.1%
Irish 4.1% Italian 0.5%
Lithuanian 0% Norwegian 0.3%
Polish 0.6% Portuguese 0%
Russian 0.2% Scotch-Irish 1.3%
Scottish 1.1% Slovak 0%
Subsaharan African 2.1% Swedish 0.2%
Swiss 0% Ukrainian 0%
USA 9% Welsh 0.1%
West Indian No Hispanic Groups 0.3% Other Ancestries 57.4%

Family type by presence of children under 18 by age

Family Type Distribution
Total families 11273
Married couples 62.53%
Other couples 37.47%

Family and household income distribution

  Family income (%) Household income (%)
$30,000 or less 20.43% 23.57%
$30,000 and $50,000 21.56% 21.35%
$50,000 and $100,000 35.95% 37.09%
$100,000 and $200,000 20.66% 17%
$200,000 or more 1.4% 1%

Households by size

Household language

Language Spoken Percent
English language 77.49%
Spanish language 18.2%
Other European language 1.98%
Asian language 0.88%
Other language 1.44%

Population by housing unit

Housing Unit Percent
Total Occupied housing units 15875
Detached housing units 71.01%
Attached housing units 4.56%
2 units 3.46%
3 - 4 units 2.87%
5 - 9 units 3.41%
10 - 19 units 5.69%
20 - 49 units 3.46%
50 or more units 0.09%
Mobile homes 5.45%
Boats, RVs, Vans 0%

Means of transportation to work

Means Percent
Use car, track or Van 93.81%
Use public transportation 1.76%
Use Motorcycle 0%
Use bicycle 0.16%
Walk to work 0.52%
Work at home 3.76%

School attendance

Attendance Percent
Attent Preschool programs 3.41%
Attend Public School 18.39%
Attend college undergraduate program 4.79%
Attent graduate studies 2.87%
Not enrolled in school 70.54%

Highest school attainment

Attainment Percent
Less then 9th grade 8.53%
Grade 9 to 12, no diploma 11.1%
High school diploma 23.69%
Some college, no degree 23.24%
Associate degree 8.56%
Bachelor's degree 23.47%
Graduate or professional degree 1.41%

Business Counts by Industry

Industry Type Count
Total of all sectors 896
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 118
Construction 99
Retail Trade 90
Other Services (except Public Administration) 85
Accommodation and Food Services 71
Wholesale Trade 70
Health Care and Social Assistance 69
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services 68
Manufacturing 48
Information 41
Transportation and Warehousing 40
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 33
Finance and Insurance 31
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 13
Management of Companies and Enterprises 11
Educational Services 9

Real Estate

Metric Value
Housing occupied 89.04%
Housing vacant 10.96%
Housing occupied by owner 64.41%
Housing occupied by tenant 35.59%
Total Rented Units 5650
Median Contract Gross Rent $677
Median Gross Rent $867
Median Home Value $152,300

Contract rent is the monthly cash rent agreed to, regardless of any furnishings, utilities, fees, meals, or services that may be included. Gross rent is the contract rent plus the estimated average monthly cost of utilities and fuels if these are paid by the renter. In zip code 27703 median gross rent is 28.06% larger then the median contract rent.

Average estimated apartment rent

Apartment Type Average Rent
Studio $510
1 Bedroom $700
2 Bedrooms $780
3 Bedrooms $1,020
4 Bedrooms $1,100
AVERAGE RENT $863

Average rent in zip code 27703 ($863.00) is 3.2% lower compared to nearby zip codes and 7.7% lower compared to the average rent in the US. The following illustrates how zip code 27703 rent compares to the nearby zip code rents by unit type: studio apartment rent is 11.5% lower, one bedroom apartment rent is 7.6% lower, two bedroom rent is 8% lower, three bedroom rent is 7.2% lower, four bedroom rent is 6.5% lower.

Housing units

Housing Unit Percent
Total housing units 17829
Detached housing units 70.03%
Attached housing units 4.64%
2 units 3.83%
3 - 4 units 3.42%
5 - 9 units 3.48%
10 - 19 units 5.75%
20 - 49 units 3.46%
50 or more units 0.08%
Mobile homes 5.32%
Boats, RVs, Vans 0%

Real Estate taxes paid

Tax Amount
Total Real Estate Taxes $19,068,600
Real estate taxes paid for units with a mortgage $16,826,800
Real estate taxes paid for units with no mortgage $2,241,800

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Zip Codes Near 27703

Zip Code City County Distance
27701 Durham Durham 4.39 ml
27704 Durham Durham 5.49 ml
27705 Durham Durham 6.06 ml
27713 Durham Durham 6.21 ml
27707 Durham Durham 6.69 ml
27706 Durham Durham 7.23 ml
27560 Morrisville Wake 7.3 ml
27613 Raleigh Wake 8.84 ml
27503 Bahama Durham 9.9 ml
27712 Durham Durham 10.4 ml