| ZIP Code | 27916 |
|---|---|
| City | Aydlett |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Currituck County |
| Area Code | 252 |
| Elevation | 3 ft |
| Latitude | 36.329315 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -75.920051 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37053 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.9 yrs ↑ 50% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.50 |
| Below Poverty | 10.8% ▲ 8% above avg |
| College Grads | 36.9% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 181 (22%) |
| Some College | 148 (18%) |
| Associates | 190 (23.1%) |
| Bachelors | 77 (9.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 226 (27.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $76,341 ≈ Avg ↑ 31% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $366,500 ▲ 31% above avg ↑ 71% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 586 |
| Vacant Units | 102 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.50 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 586 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 102 |
| Owner Occupied | 85.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 14.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.50 |
ZIP code 27916 is located in Aydlett, North Carolina, within Currituck County. With a population of 1,210, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.9 years. Economically, 27916 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $76,341 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 27916 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $366,500 is above the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 85.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 71% since 2019.
The population of 27916 is primarily White (93.14%). Residents are moderately educated — 36.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 10.8%. Household income has grown by 31% since 2019.
As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 87%.
Overall, ZIP code 27916 in Aydlett, NC is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,210 residents, a median household income of $76,341, and a median home value of $366,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.