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27978

North Carolina · 237 residents · 29.4 sq mi
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ZIP 27978 is home to 237 people in Dare County. The average commute runs 49 minutes. At a median age of 45.6, this is an older place than the country as a whole. There are 8 people per square mile. 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 100% were living in the same home a year earlier. Among the 10 ZIP codes in Dare County, 27978 ranks 6th by median household income.

$60,192
US average: $82,259
$32,077
US average: $44,673
$336,400
US average: $376,019
24.4%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
29.4 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
13.5%
Age 65+
20.7%
55.7%
44.3%
2.08 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.4%(181)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino23.6%(56)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
45
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
5.6
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
LOWEST6TH OF 10HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
27915$35,365
27936$43,846
27943$57,188
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 27978?

ZIP code 27978 has about 237 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 27978?

The typical household in ZIP code 27978 earns about $60,192 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 27978 expensive?

In ZIP code 27978, the median home is worth about $336,400.

How educated are people in ZIP code 27978?

About 24.4% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 27978 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27978?

About 8.0% of people in ZIP code 27978 live below the federal poverty line.

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