US ZIP Code
27982

Waves, NC

Dare County  ·  North Carolina

● Active
👥 138 Population ↑ 146% since 2019
🎂 63.3 Median Age ↑ 12% since 2019
🎓 0.0% College Grads
▼ 100% below avg
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code27982
CityWaves
StateNorth Carolina (NC)
CountyDare County
Area Code252
Latitude35.5659
Longitude-75.465481
TimezoneNew York (DST)
FIPS37055
ZIP TypePO Box
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 38.4% (53) Female 61.6% (85) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

45–64
76%

Key Indicators

Median Age63.3 yrs ↑ 12% since 2019
Avg Household Size2.65
Below Poverty0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
College Grads0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
HS Graduate138 (100%)

Education

HS Grad: 100%Edu
HS Grad100.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 100%Tenure
Owner100.0%

Home Value Distribution

Over $500k
100%

Financials

Total Units77
Vacant Units25
Avg HH Size2.65

Income Distribution

$150k–200k
100%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1980s–1990s
50%
2000+
50%

Summary

Total Units77
Vacant25
Owner Occupied100.0%
Renter Occupied0.0%
Avg HH Size2.65
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 27982 is in Waves, NC, in Dare County.
ZIP code 27982 is located in North Carolina (NC).
ZIP code 27982 is in Dare County, NC.
ZIP 27982 observes the New York timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 27982 is 138 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 27982

ZIP code 27982 is located in Waves, North Carolina, within Dare County. With a population of 138, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 63.3 years.

The population of 27982 is primarily White (100.00%).

Overall, ZIP code 27982 in Waves, NC is characterized as an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied.