City

Shawboro, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Currituck County  ·  North Carolina

👥1,422Population
💰$85,086Median HH Income▲ 12% above avg
🎂42.6Median Age
🏠$316,500Median Home Value▲ 14% above avg
🎓45.9%College Grads▲ 18% above avg
📊6.5%Unemployment▲ 33% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.1% Female 44.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.8%Hispanic: 6.4%Other: 4.7%Race
White86.8%
Hispanic6.4%
Other4.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
4%
25–44
29%
45–64
25%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.63
Below Poverty18.5% ▲ 85% above avg
College Grads45.9% ▲ 18% above avg
Unemployment6.5% ▲ 33% above avg
No HS Diploma24 (2.4%)
HS Graduate251 (25.4%)
Some College185 (18.7%)
Associates76 (7.7%)
Bachelors258 (26.1%)
Graduate Degree196 (19.8%)

Education

No HS: 2.4%HS Grad: 25.4%Some College: 18.7%Associates: 7.7%Bachelors: 26.1%Graduate: 19.8%Edu
No HS2.4%
HS Grad25.4%
Some College18.7%
Associates7.7%
Bachelors26.1%
Graduate19.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.7%Renter: 21.3%Tenure
Owner78.7%
Renter21.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
56%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$85,086 ▲ 12% above avg
Median Home Value$316,500 ▲ 14% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,422/mo
Total Housing Units612
Vacant Units72

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
31%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
35%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
71%
About Shawboro, NC

Shawboro is a city in North Carolina, located in Currituck County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,422 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.6 years.

Economically, Shawboro is a middle-income community. The median household income of $85,086 is near the national average. Approximately 18.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.5%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Shawboro is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $316,500, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,422 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Shawboro is well-educated. 45.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (86.78%).

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

ZIP Codes in Shawboro
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27973 1,422 $85,086 $316,500 $1,422 6.5% 45.9% 78.7%