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27948

North Carolina · 12,436 residents · 9.252 sq mi
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ZIP 27948 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $86,193. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $437,500. With a median age of 48.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Among the 10 ZIP codes in Dare County, 27948 ranks 4th by median household income.

$86,193
US average: $82,259
$437,500
US average: $376,019
43.5%
US average: 35.6%
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)
Diversity Score36.4%(4,522)
Housing
Commute & vehicles
Work & employment
People & community
Affordability & inequality
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