27701 — Durham, NC Home Values
Typical home value $421,664 as of August 2026 · 11th of 32 in Durham-Chapel Hill, NC
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 27701, August 2021 to August 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 27701 compares in the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC area
ZIP code 27701 (Durham, NC) has a typical home value of $421,664 as of August 2026, ranking 11th of 32 ZIP codes tracked in the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC area, more expensive than about 69% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved -0.5% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed +12.4%, from $375,026 in August 2021 to $421,664 in August 2026. Against observed rent, the typical home here sells for 20.6× the annual rent ($1,709/mo), a common way to gauge whether buying looks cheap relative to renting in this ZIP code.
Every figure above is observed Zillow data. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level; see the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC forecast for a modeled outlook, or browse the full ranked list of ZIP codes in Durham.
Population and demographics
ZIP code 27701 has a population of 24,881, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 40% White, 35% Black or African American, 18.3% Hispanic or Latino, 4.1% two or more races, 2% Asian, 0.3% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.2% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and 0.2% another race.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Global Scholars Academy | 311 Dowd St, Durham, NC | 0.3 mi |
| Central Park School For Children | 724 Foster Street, Durham, NC | 0.4 mi |
| Durham School of the Arts | 401 North Duke Street, Durham, NC | 0.6 mi |
Distance is straight-line from the ZIP code's center; driving distance will be longer. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm which school a specific address is zoned for with the local school district. Source: National Center for Education Statistics.
Frequently asked questions
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27701?
$421,664 as of August 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 27701 an expensive ZIP code in the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC area?
27701 ranks 11th of 32 ZIP codes in the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC area by typical home value, more expensive than about 69% of ZIP codes in the metro.
How much have home values in 27701 changed over the past year?
-0.5% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.
Is it cheaper to buy or rent in ZIP code 27701?
The typical home price is 20.6× the observed annual rent in this ZIP code ($1,709/mo). Lower multiples favor buying over renting, all else equal.
What is the population of ZIP code 27701?
24,881, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 27701?
Global Scholars Academy (0.3 mi), Central Park School For Children (0.4 mi), Durham School of the Arts (0.6 mi), by straight-line distance from the ZIP code's center. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm assignment with the local school district.
Is this page showing a forecast for 27701?
No. Every number on this page is observed Zillow data as of August 2026, not a forecast. Sialim's forecasting engine runs at the metro level; see the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC forecast for a modeled outlook.
ZIP-level values shown here are observed Zillow data, not forecasts. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level today; ZIP-level forecasts are planned for Sialim Pro. Data © Zillow, via Zillow Research.