27920 ZIP Code – Buxton, North Carolina
27920 is a ZIP code serving Buxton, North Carolina in Dare County with a population of approximately 1,477 residents. At $87,344, the median household income here runs above the North Carolina average and above the U.S. average. At $328,600, median home values run above the national average, with 74.1% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $1,346 is above the national average. Housing consists of 67% single-family (increasing), 10% duplex/multi-family.
The unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 7.8% is well below the U.S. average. 25.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the U.S. average. At 50.2, the median age is above the national figure. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 27936, 27943, 27915.
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ZIP 27920 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 27920 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,477 | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $87k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $328k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,346 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 50.2 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.5% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 7.8% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 25.9% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 27936 – Frisco
- 27943 – Hatteras
- 27915 – Avon
- 27960 – Ocracoke
- 27982 – Waves
- 27968 – Rodanthe
- 27978 – Stumpy Point
- 27824 – Engelhard
- 27885 – Swanquarter
- 27953 – Manns Harbor
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27936 | FRISCO | 659 | $65,368 |
| 27943 | HATTERAS | 458 | $47,067 |
| 27915 | AVON | 370 | $33,750 |
| 27960 | OCRACOKE | 715 | $65,672 |
| 27982 | WAVES | 130 | Not provided |