ZIP Code 27706: Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC uses ZIP code 27706, which falls within Durham County, North Carolina. Its reference point is at latitude 35.997 and longitude -78.9422 (35°59'49.2"N 78°56'31.9"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 27706
Durham, NC has 16 ZIP codes in our directory. Besides 27706, they include 27701, 27702, 27703, 27704, 27705, 27707, 27708, 27709 and 7 more.
Across Durham County there are 18 ZIP codes listed, and North Carolina has 1,115 in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 27705 in Durham, NC, about 1.7 mi to the north.
| ZIP code | 27706 |
|---|---|
| City | Durham |
| County | Durham County |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| Latitude | 35.997 |
| Longitude | -78.9422 |
| DMS | 35°59'49.2"N 78°56'31.9"W |
| Nearest ZIP | 27705 (Durham, 1.7 mi) |
Map of ZIP Code 27706
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ZIP Codes Near 27706
These 15 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 27706, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest communities to ZIP code 27706, measured in a straight line from its reference point, are Chapel Hill, NC (6.4 mi southwest). Distances are approximate and road distances will be longer.
- Chapel Hill, NC – 6.4 mi southwest
Schools Near Durham, NC
If you are moving to ZIP code 27706, check the school district serving Durham and Durham County to confirm which public schools serve your street address.
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Parks and Outdoor Recreation
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Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, urgent care clinics and pharmacies serving Durham, NC can be found with the searches below. In a medical emergency, call 911.
Residents of ZIP code 27706 may also use facilities in nearby Chapel Hill.
Shopping and Dining in Durham
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Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Durham, North Carolina can be found with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 27706.
To research local history, try searching for Durham County records and archives along with the name Durham.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 27706, Chapel Hill lies about 6.4 mi to the southwest. Use the directions link for turn-by-turn routes and road names.
Rivers, lakes and other water features near Durham show up on the map above, or you can search for them directly.
Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 27706
Photo & Video Credits
- Photo 1 (“Duke-UConn 2006-08-19 IMG 4229 (219553626)”): Jarrett Campbell from Cary, NC, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
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- Photo 4 (“Duke-UConn 2006-08-19 IMG 4109 (219551638)”): Jarrett Campbell from Cary, NC, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 5 (“Duke vs. UCLA (306977461)”): Jarrett Campbell, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Video: “Top 10 Best Things to Do in Durham, North Carolina [Durham Travel Guide 2024]” by Vacation Idea, embedded from YouTube. All rights belong to the creator.
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