| ZIP Code | 27943 |
|---|---|
| City | Hatteras |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Dare County |
| Area Code | 252 |
| Latitude | 35.207826 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -75.717187 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37055 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 33.1 yrs ↓ 39% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.13 |
| Below Poverty | 0.8% ▼ 92% below avg |
| College Grads | 50.0% ▲ 29% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 37 (15.4%) |
| Some College | 25 (10.4%) |
| Associates | 58 (24.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 120 (50%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $48,980 ▼ 36% below avg ↓ 34% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Total Units | 559 |
| Vacant Units | 393 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.13 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 559 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 393 |
| Owner Occupied | 55.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 44.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.13 |
ZIP code 27943 is located in Hatteras, North Carolina, within Dare County. With a population of 381, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 33.1 years. Economically, 27943 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $48,980 is below the national average.
The population of 27943 is primarily White (90.03%). Residents are well-educated — 50.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 0.8%. Household income has declined by 34% since 2019.
About 18% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 37%.
Overall, ZIP code 27943 in Hatteras, NC is characterized as working-class, well-educated, and a relatively young community.