| ZIP Code | 27965 |
|---|---|
| City | Poplar Branch |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Currituck County |
| Area Code | 252 |
| Elevation | 9 ft |
| Latitude | 36.292401 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -75.932948 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37053 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 52.9 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.79 |
| Below Poverty | 21.7% ▲ 117% above avg |
| College Grads | 26.8% ▼ 31% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 183 (58.3%) |
| Some College | 19 (6.1%) |
| Associates | 28 (8.9%) |
| Bachelors | 29 (9.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 55 (17.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $61,864 ▼ 19% below avg ↓ 22% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $279,500 ≈ Avg ↑ 34% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 242 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.79 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 242 |
|---|---|
| Owner Occupied | 92.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 7.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.79 |
ZIP code 27965 is located in Poplar Branch, North Carolina, within Currituck County. With a population of 433, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 52.9 years. Economically, 27965 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $61,864 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 27965 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $279,500 is near the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 92.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 34% since 2019.
The population of 27965 is primarily White (78.52%). Residents are moderately educated — 26.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 21.7%. Household income has declined by 22% since 2019.
As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 96%.
Overall, ZIP code 27965 in Poplar Branch, NC is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 433 residents, a median household income of $61,864, and a median home value of $279,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.