City

Corolla, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Currituck County  ·  North Carolina

👥1,129Population
💰$104,808Median HH Income▲ 37% above avg
🎂63.1Median Age
🏠$609,600Median Home Value▲ 119% above avg
🎓67.1%College Grads▲ 73% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.1% Female 48.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.8%Hispanic: 3.3%Other: 0.1%Race
White95.8%
Hispanic3.3%
Other0.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
2%
18–24
1%
25–44
20%
45–64
35%
65+
26%

Key Indicators

Median Age63.1 yrs
Avg HH Size1.91
Below Poverty5.1% ▼ 50% below avg
College Grads67.1% ▲ 73% above avg
HS Graduate235 (22.9%)
Some College36 (3.5%)
Associates67 (6.5%)
Bachelors47 (4.6%)
Graduate Degree641 (62.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 22.9%Some College: 3.5%Associates: 6.5%Bachelors: 4.6%Graduate: 62.5%Edu
HS Grad22.9%
Some College3.5%
Associates6.5%
Bachelors4.6%
Graduate62.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.5%Renter: 11.5%Tenure
Owner88.5%
Renter11.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
0%
$50k–$100k
2%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
26%
Over $500k
65%

Financials

Median HH Income$104,808 ▲ 37% above avg
Median Home Value$609,600 ▲ 119% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,368/mo
Total Housing Units4,746
Vacant Units4,154

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
18%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
58%
Walked
14%
Work From Home
28%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
57%
15–30 min
13%
30–45 min
3%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
30%
2000+
61%
About Corolla, NC

Corolla is a city in North Carolina, located in Currituck County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,129 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 63.1 years.

Economically, Corolla is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $104,808 is above the national average. Approximately 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Corolla is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $609,600, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,368 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Corolla is highly educated. 67.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (95.84%).

Corolla, NC offers residents above-average earning potential within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Corolla
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27927 1,129 $104,808 $609,600 $1,368 0.0% 67.1% 88.5%