City

Harbinger, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Currituck County  ·  North Carolina

👥448Population
💰$32,188Median HH Income▼ 58% below avg
🎂62.8Median Age
🏠$364,100Median Home Value▲ 31% above avg
🎓24.4%College Grads▼ 37% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 43.8% Female 56.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 99.6%Race
White99.6%

Age Breakdown

5–17
8%
25–44
9%
45–64
41%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age62.8 yrs
Avg HH Size1.56
Below Poverty18.1% ▲ 81% above avg
College Grads24.4% ▼ 37% below avg
HS Graduate175 (44%)
Some College37 (9.3%)
Associates89 (22.4%)
Bachelors36 (9%)
Graduate Degree61 (15.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 44%Some College: 9.3%Associates: 22.4%Bachelors: 9%Graduate: 15.3%Edu
HS Grad44.0%
Some College9.3%
Associates22.4%
Bachelors9.0%
Graduate15.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84%Renter: 16%Tenure
Owner84.0%
Renter16.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
32%
$300k–$500k
27%
Over $500k
36%

Financials

Median HH Income$32,188 ▼ 58% below avg
Median Home Value$364,100 ▲ 31% above avg
Home/Income Ratio11.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units389
Vacant Units102

Income Distribution

Under $25k
46%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
12%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
9%
30–45 min
82%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
26%
2000+
58%
About Harbinger, NC

Harbinger is a city in North Carolina, located in Currituck County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 448 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 62.8 years.

Economically, Harbinger is a lower-income community. The median household income of $32,188 is well below the national average. Approximately 18.1% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Harbinger is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $364,100, which is above the national average. Homeownership is high at 84.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Harbinger is less-educated. 24.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (99.55%).

Harbinger, NC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Harbinger
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27941 448 $32,188 $364,100 0.0% 24.4% 84.0%