City

Poplar Branch, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Currituck County  ·  North Carolina

👥433Population
💰$61,864Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂52.9Median Age
🏠$279,500Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓26.8%College Grads▼ 31% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 59.4% Female 40.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 78.5%Black: 13.4%Other: 8.1%Race
White78.5%
Black13.4%
Other8.1%

Age Breakdown

5–17
12%
18–24
7%
25–44
17%
45–64
24%
65+
20%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.9 yrs
Avg HH Size1.79
Below Poverty21.7% ▲ 117% above avg
College Grads26.8% ▼ 31% below avg
HS Graduate183 (58.3%)
Some College19 (6.1%)
Associates28 (8.9%)
Bachelors29 (9.2%)
Graduate Degree55 (17.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 58.3%Some College: 6.1%Associates: 8.9%Bachelors: 9.2%Graduate: 17.5%Edu
HS Grad58.3%
Some College6.1%
Associates8.9%
Bachelors9.2%
Graduate17.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92.2%Renter: 7.9%Tenure
Owner92.2%
Renter7.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
14%
$200k–$300k
34%
$300k–$500k
28%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,864 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$279,500 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units242

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
57%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
25%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
57%
About Poplar Branch, NC

Poplar Branch is a city in North Carolina, located in Currituck County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 433 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.9 years.

Economically, Poplar Branch is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,864 is below the national average. Approximately 21.7% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Poplar Branch is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $279,500, which is near the national average. Homeownership is high at 92.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Poplar Branch is moderately educated. 26.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (78.52%).

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

ZIP Codes in Poplar Branch
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27965 433 $61,864 $279,500 0.0% 26.8% 92.2%