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27949

North Carolina · 8,251 residents · 15.178 sq mi
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ZIP 27949 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $120,662. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $677,600. With a median age of 55.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 36% more than the Dare County median. Among the 10 ZIP codes in Dare County, 27949 ranks 1st by median household income.

$120,662
US average: $82,259
$677,600
US average: $376,019
55.0%
US average: 35.6%
Age, sex & households
Under 18
15.9%
Age 65+
27.4%
49.3%
50.7%
2.30 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic91%(7,505)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(210)
Asian0.3%(22)
Other6.2%(514)
Diversity Score21%(1,734)
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Commute & vehicles
Work & employment
People & community
Affordability & inequality
Within Dare County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST1ST OF 10HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
27915$35,365
27936$43,846
27943$57,188
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 27949?

ZIP code 27949 has about 8,251 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 27949?

The typical household in ZIP code 27949 earns about $120,662 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 27949 expensive?

In ZIP code 27949, the median home is worth about $677,600, and the typical rent is about $1,306 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 27949?

About 55.0% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 27949 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27949?

About 3.2% of people in ZIP code 27949 live below the federal poverty line.

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