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27973

North Carolina · 1,117 residents · 37.1 sq mi
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With 1,117 people, ZIP 27973 is a ZIP code in Currituck County. 84% of homes are owner-occupied. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 23% of adults. The foreign-born share is 1%. Density works out to 30 people per square mile. Getting to work takes 35 minutes on average. Among the 12 ZIP codes in Currituck County, 27973 ranks 5th by median household income.

$86,375
US average: $82,259
$31,778
US average: $44,673
$322,200
US average: $376,019
22.8%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
37.1 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
25.0%
Age 65+
11.5%
54.0%
46.0%
2.84 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(948)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(88)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.3%(81)
34
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
3.7
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within Currituck County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST5TH OF 12HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
27916$79,329
27923$69,289
27927$120,568
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 27973?

ZIP code 27973 has about 1,117 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 27973?

The typical household in ZIP code 27973 earns about $86,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 27973 expensive?

In ZIP code 27973, the median home is worth about $322,200.

How educated are people in ZIP code 27973?

About 22.8% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 27973 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27973?

About 14.9% of people in ZIP code 27973 live below the federal poverty line.

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