| Official Zip Code Name | Durham |
| Zip Code State | North Carolina |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Durham |
| Secondary County: | Wake |
| Area Code | 919 / 984 |
| Current Population: | 41937 |
| Racial Majority: | African American 49.25% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | Black 61.5% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 5.0% |
| Median Household Income | $54577 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $60540 |
| School Test Performance: | Below Average |
| Average Commute Time | 24 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Elevation Range | 292 - 410 ft. |
| Area | 53 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 35.96335300, -78.80246300 |
The current unemployment level in 27703 is 5.0% which is higher than the current county unemployment level of 4.5% and is lower than the current state unemployment at 5.6% and lower than the current national unemployment rate at 6.0%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 27703 increased to 41937 from 31682 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 27703 is African American while the majority ethnicity attending 27703 public schools is Black. 74.2% of students in 27703 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12811 | 27.17% | 11371 | +13% |
| Black Or African American | 23218 | 49.25% | 21464 | +8% |
| Hispanic | 8348 | 17.71% | 7365 | +13% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 462 | 0.98% | 142 | +225% |
| Asian | 1118 | 2.37% | 790 | +42% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% | 8 | -100% |
| Other Race | 105 | 0.13% | 105 | -40% |
| Two Or More Races | 692 | 2.38% | 692 | +62% |
| White | 6.7% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 61.5% |
| Hispanic | 27.6% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 2.6% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 41937 | 31682 |
| Male Population | 48.00% | |
| Female Population | 52.00% | |
| Total Households | 15653 |
| Test Score Performance | Below Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 74.2% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 90.0% |
| Median Household Income | $54577 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 45.80% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 36.90% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 17.30% |
| 27703 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| North Carolina District 1 | G. K. Butterfield | Democrat |
| North Carolina District 13 | Ted Budd | Republican |
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| 27703 North Carolina State House of Representatives Districts | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| 29 | MaryAnn Black | Democrat |
| 30 | Marcia Morey | Democrat |
| 31 | Zack Forde-Hawkins | Democrat |
| 40 | Joe John | Democrat |
| 50 | Graig R. Meyer | Democrat |
| Related Maps: Map of All North Carolina State House of Representatives Districts | ||
| 27703 North Carolina State Senate Districts | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| 15 | Jay Chaudhuri | Democrat |
| 20 | Floyd McKissick Jr. | Democrat |
| 22 | Mike Woodard | Democrat |
| Related Maps: Map of All North Carolina State Senate Districts | ||
| 27704 - Durham |
| 27560 - Morrisville |
| 27587 - Wake Forest |
| 27709 - Durham |
| 27613 - Raleigh |
| 27522 - Creedmoor |
| 27707 - Durham |
| 27713 - Durham |
| 27701 - Durham |
| 27617 - Raleigh |
| Durham, NC |
| Morrisville, NC |
| Raleigh, NC |
Zip Code 27703 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 28 | 30 | 37 | 45 | 54 | 63 | 67 | 66 | 59 | 46 | 38 | 31 | 47 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 50 | 54 | 62 | 72 | 79 | 86 | 89 | 88 | 82 | 72 | 63 | 53 | 71 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 4.25 | 3.5 | 4.44 | 3.22 | 4.34 | 3.82 | 4.29 | 4.21 | 4.3 | 3.53 | 3.24 | 3.23 | 46.38 |
| List of High Schools in Zipcode 27703 | |
|---|---|
| Cary High School | Wake |
| Hillside High School | Durham |
| Leesville Road High School | Wake |
| Northern High School | Durham |
| Southern High School | Durham |
| List of Middle Schools in Zipcode 27703 | |
|---|---|
| Leesville Road Middle School | Wake |
| Neal Middle School | Durham |
| Pine Hollow Middle School | Wake |
| West Cary Middle School | Wake |
| East Durham |
| Ed Cook |
| Greysons Green |
| Northeast Durham |