Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.64 |
| Below Poverty | 7.7% ▼ 23% below avg |
| College Grads | 39.6% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 2.8% ▼ 43% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 100 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 6,404 (30.9%) |
| Some College | 2,793 (13.5%) |
| Associates | 3,150 (15.2%) |
| Bachelors | 2,031 (9.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,236 (30.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $97,794 ▲ 28% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $359,931 ▲ 29% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,249/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 16,876 |
| Vacant Units | 5,139 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Currituck County is located in North Carolina and encompasses 15 ZIP codes spanning 15 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 30,261 residents. With a median age of 42.03, it is a middle-aged county.
Currituck County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $97,793 is above the national average. Unemployment stands at 2.8%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 7.7% is well below the national average.
Housing in Currituck County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $359,931 — above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,249. Homeownership rates are high at 87.2%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Currituck County are primarily White (84.36%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 39.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Currituck County, NC is a middle-income area in North Carolina. The 15 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27916 | Aydlett | 1,210 | $76,341 | $366,500 | — | 0.0% | 36.9% |
| 27923 | Coinjock | 479 | $68,750 | $311,200 | — | 12.5% | 49.4% |
| 27927 | Corolla | 1,129 | $104,808 | $609,600 | $1,368 | 0.0% | 67.1% |
| 27929 | Currituck | 3,331 | $122,558 | $367,300 | $1,667 | 2.4% | 39.1% |
| 27939 | Grandy | 2,422 | $63,188 | $304,000 | $1,092 | 2.0% | 30.7% |
| 27941 | Harbinger | 448 | $32,188 | $364,100 | — | 0.0% | 24.4% |
| 27947 | Jarvisburg | 990 | $94,145 | $305,100 | — | 0.0% | 35.0% |
| 27950 | Knotts Island | 1,786 | $83,125 | $236,500 | $1,331 | 0.7% | 29.0% |
| 27956 | Maple | 201 | $93,594 | $347,200 | — | 0.0% | 39.2% |
| 27958 | Moyock | 13,625 | $109,634 | $380,600 | $1,138 | 3.5% | 41.2% |
| 27964 | Point Harbor | 510 | $70,380 | $325,000 | — | 1.7% | 55.5% |
| 27965 | Poplar Branch | 433 | $61,864 | $279,500 | — | 0.0% | 26.8% |
| 27966 | Powells Point | 1,516 | $84,338 | $328,700 | $1,346 | 4.7% | 43.1% |
| 27973 | Shawboro | 1,422 | $85,086 | $316,500 | $1,422 | 6.5% | 45.9% |