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27959

North Carolina · 3,170 residents · 14.7 sq mi
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ZIP 27959 is a ZIP code of 3,170 people in Dare County. The median age is 58.4, about 19 years above the US median. Owners hold 83% of the housing stock. This is an unusually credentialed place: 51% of adults have a four-year degree. 2% of residents were born outside the United States. Poverty is uncommon here, at 2.4% of residents. Among the 10 ZIP codes in Dare County, 27959 ranks 2nd by median household income.

$91,264
US average: $82,259
$59,925
US average: $44,673
$490,800
US average: $376,019
50.9%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
14.7 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
11.3%
Age 65+
39.9%
49.8%
50.2%
1.95 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(2,967)
Black0.7%(21)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(91)
Asian1.1%(34)
Other1.8%(57)
15
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
5.4
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
LOWEST2ND OF 10HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
27915$35,365
27936$43,846
27943$57,188
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 27959?

ZIP code 27959 has about 3,170 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 27959?

The typical household in ZIP code 27959 earns about $91,264 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 27959 expensive?

In ZIP code 27959, the median home is worth about $490,800, and the typical rent is about $1,005 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 27959?

About 50.9% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 27959 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27959?

About 2.4% of people in ZIP code 27959 live below the federal poverty line.

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