27959 ZIP Code – Nags Head, North Carolina
ZIP code 27959 is a small ZIP code located in Nags Head, North Carolina, within Dare County with a population of approximately 3,158 residents. At $87,560, the median household income here runs above the North Carolina average and above the U.S. average. Median home values of $427,300 are well above the national average, with 82.8% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $920 is below the national average. Housing consists of 75% single-family (decreasing), 13% apartments (increasing), 12% duplex/multi-family.
At 2.0%, the unemployment rate is well below the national figure. About 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate. About 51.5% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well above the national rate. The median age is 59.0, above the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 27981, 27954, 27948.
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ZIP 27959 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 27959 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,158 | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $87k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $427k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $920 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 59.0 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.0% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 2.6% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 51.5% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 27981 – Wanchese
- 27954 – Manteo
- 27948 – Kill Devil Hills
- 27968 – Rodanthe
- 27953 – Manns Harbor
- 27978 – Stumpy Point
- 27941 – Harbinger
- 27949 – Kitty Hawk
- 27964 – Point Harbor
- 27966 – Powells Point
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27981 | WANCHESE | 2,009 | $71,484 |
| 27954 | MANTEO | 6,937 | $75,877 |
| 27948 | KILL DEVIL HILLS | 12,579 | $78,517 |
| 27968 | RODANTHE | 184 | Not provided |
| 27953 | MANNS HARBOR | 774 | $50,302 |