| ZIP Code | 27936 |
|---|---|
| City | Frisco |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Dare County |
| Area Code | 252 |
| Elevation | 2 ft |
| Latitude | 35.247856 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -75.59873 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37055 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 54.2 yrs ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.78 |
| Below Poverty | 14.9% ▲ 49% above avg |
| College Grads | 60.2% ▲ 55% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 116 (27.6%) |
| Some College | 33 (7.9%) |
| Associates | 18 (4.3%) |
| Bachelors | 74 (17.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 179 (42.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $43,162 ▼ 43% below avg ↑ 22% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $430,100 ▲ 54% above avg ↑ 94% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 10.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 766 |
| Vacant Units | 421 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.78 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 766 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 421 |
| Owner Occupied | 95.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 4.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.78 |
ZIP code 27936 is located in Frisco, North Carolina, within Dare County. With a population of 613, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 54.2 years. Economically, 27936 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $43,162 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 27936 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $430,100 is significantly above the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 95.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 94% since 2019.
The population of 27936 is majority White (66.39%). Residents are highly educated — 60.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 14.9%. Household income has grown by 22% since 2019.
A notably high share of workers — 36% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 49%.
Overall, ZIP code 27936 in Frisco, NC is characterized as working-class, highly educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 613 residents, a median household income of $43,162, and a median home value of $430,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.