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27948

North Carolina · 12,436 residents · 9.25 sq mi
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ZIP 27948 is a ZIP code of 12,436 people in Dare County. The median age is 48.4, about 9 years above the US median. 4% of residents were born outside the United States. Owners hold 74% of the housing stock. About 43% of adults have finished a four-year degree. There are 1,344 people per square mile. Among the 10 ZIP codes in Dare County, 27948 ranks 4th by median household income.

$86,193
US average: $82,259
$46,939
US average: $44,673
$437,500
US average: $376,019
43.5%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
9.25 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
17.4%
Age 65+
21.0%
48.6%
51.4%
2.22 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.5%(10,380)
Black0.7%(93)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(1,217)
Asian0.8%(98)
Other5.2%(648)
36
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
5.1
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within Dare County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST4TH OF 10HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
27915$35,365
27936$43,846
27943$57,188
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 27948?

ZIP code 27948 has about 12,436 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 27948?

The typical household in ZIP code 27948 earns about $86,193 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 27948 expensive?

In ZIP code 27948, the median home is worth about $437,500, and the typical rent is about $1,673 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 27948?

About 43.5% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 27948 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27948?

About 8.6% of people in ZIP code 27948 live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024