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27978

North Carolina · 237 residents · 29.383 sq mi
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ZIP 27978 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,192. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $336,400. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 32% less than the Dare County median. Among the 10 ZIP codes in Dare County, 27978 ranks 6th by median household income.

$60,192
US average: $82,259
$336,400
US average: $376,019
24.4%
US average: 35.6%
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)
Diversity Score45.1%(107)
Housing
Commute & vehicles
Work & employment
People & community
Affordability & inequality
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