| ZIP Code | 27929 |
|---|---|
| City | Currituck |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Currituck County |
| Area Code | 252 |
| Elevation | 2 ft |
| Latitude | 36.439195 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -76.016487 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37053 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.5 yrs ↓ 15% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.97 |
| Below Poverty | 1.2% ▼ 88% below avg |
| College Grads | 39.1% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 2.4% ▼ 52% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 8 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 645 (29.8%) |
| Some College | 221 (10.2%) |
| Associates | 444 (20.5%) |
| Bachelors | 155 (7.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 692 (32%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $122,558 ▲ 61% above avg ↑ 52% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $367,300 ▲ 32% above avg ↑ 30% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,667/mo |
| Total Units | 1,178 |
| Vacant Units | 58 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.97 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,178 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 58 |
| Owner Occupied | 92.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 7.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.97 |
ZIP code 27929 is located in Currituck, North Carolina, within Currituck County. With a population of 3,331, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.5 years. Economically, 27929 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $122,558 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 27929 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $367,300 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,667 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 92.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 30% since 2019.
The population of 27929 is primarily White (87.90%). Residents are moderately educated — 39.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 1.2%. Household income has grown by 52% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 27929 stands at 2.4%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 27929 in Currituck, NC is characterized as upper-middle-income, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,331 residents, a median household income of $122,558, and a median home value of $367,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.