| ZIP Code | 27917 |
|---|---|
| City | Barco |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Currituck County |
| Area Code | 252 |
| Elevation | 1 ft |
| Latitude | 36.355136 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -75.997463 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37053 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 25.8 yrs ↓ 35% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.71 |
| Below Poverty | 52.2% ▲ 422% above avg |
| College Grads | 17.6% ▼ 55% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 152 (34.8%) |
| Some College | 132 (30.2%) |
| Associates | 76 (17.4%) |
| Bachelors | 8 (1.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 69 (15.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median Rent | $1,024/mo ↓ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Total Units | 301 |
| Vacant Units | 38 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.71 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 301 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 38 |
| Owner Occupied | 36.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 63.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.71 |
ZIP code 27917 is located in Barco, North Carolina, within Currituck County. With a population of 759, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 25.8 years.
Renters can expect to pay around $1,024 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 63.1% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods.
The population of 27917 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 42.0%. Residents are less-educated — 17.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 52.2%.
Overall, ZIP code 27917 in Barco, NC is characterized as less-educated, and a young community.