27973 ZIP Code – Shawboro, North Carolina
27973 is a small ZIP code in Shawboro, North Carolina, part of Currituck County with a population of approximately 1,266 residents. At $68,214, the median household income here runs near the North Carolina average and near the U.S. average. Median home values of $246,400 are near the national average, with 84.5% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,122 — near the national figure. Housing consists of 87% single-family (increasing).
Unemployment stands at 6.8%, which is above the U.S. rate. The poverty rate of 18.5% is above the U.S. average. About 18.1% of residents have completed a four-year degree, below the national rate. The population has a median age of 42.6, near the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 27917, 27956, 27921.
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ZIP 27973 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 27973 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,266 | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $68k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $246k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,122 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 42.6 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.8% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 18.5% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 18.1% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 27917 – Barco
- 27956 – Maple
- 27921 – Camden
- 27929 – Currituck
- 27916 – Aydlett
- 27923 – Coinjock
- 27958 – Moyock
- 27974 – Shiloh
- 27965 – Poplar Branch
- 27950 – Knotts Island
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27917 | BARCO | 720 | Not provided |
| 27956 | MAPLE | 174 | Not provided |
| 27921 | CAMDEN | 4,696 | $73,864 |
| 27929 | CURRITUCK | 3,403 | $114,775 |
| 27916 | AYDLETT | 884 | $73,670 |