| ZIP Code | 27968 |
|---|---|
| City | Rodanthe |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Dare County |
| Area Code | 252 |
| Latitude | 35.658631 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -75.489189 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37055 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 52.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.48 |
| Below Poverty | 4.9% ▼ 51% below avg |
| College Grads | 73.5% ▲ 90% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.2% ≈ Avg |
| HS Graduate | 25 (11.4%) |
| Associates | 33 (15.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 161 (73.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $34,066 ▼ 55% below avg ↓ 42% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $431,300 ▲ 55% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 12.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 517 |
| Vacant Units | 310 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.48 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 517 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 310 |
| Owner Occupied | 66.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 33.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.48 |
ZIP code 27968 is located in Rodanthe, North Carolina, within Dare County. With a population of 306, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 52.4 years. Economically, 27968 is a lower-income ZIP code: the median household income of $34,066 is well below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 27968 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $431,300 is significantly above the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 66.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community.
The population of 27968 is primarily White (94.77%). Residents are highly educated — 73.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.9%. Household income has declined by 42% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 27968 stands at 5.2%, which is near the national average. A notably high share of workers — 38% — 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 46%.
Overall, ZIP code 27968 in Rodanthe, NC is characterized as lower-income, highly educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 306 residents, a median household income of $34,066, and a median home value of $431,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.