27960 ZIP Code – Ocracoke, North Carolina
27960 is a small ZIP code in Ocracoke, North Carolina, part of Hyde County with a population of approximately 715 residents. The median household income of $65,672 is near the North Carolina average and near the national average. At $484,800, median home values run well above the national average, with 76.7% owner-occupied housing (increasing). Housing consists of 95% single-family (increasing).
The unemployment rate is 0.7%, well below the national average. An estimated 16.8% of the population falls below the poverty line, above the national figure. 46.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the U.S. average. The median age is 46.8, near the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 27943, 27936, 27920.
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ZIP 27960 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 27960 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 715 | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $65k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $484k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | — | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 46.8 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.7% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 16.8% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 46.3% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 27943 – Hatteras
- 27936 – Frisco
- 27920 – Buxton
- 27885 – Swanquarter
- 27915 – Avon
- 27824 – Engelhard
- 28511 – Atlantic
- 28520 – Cedar Island
- 28577 – Sealevel
- 28581 – Stacy
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27943 | HATTERAS | 458 | $47,067 |
| 27936 | FRISCO | 659 | $65,368 |
| 27920 | BUXTON | 1,477 | $87,344 |
| 27885 | SWANQUARTER | 734 | $49,333 |
| 27915 | AVON | 370 | $33,750 |