27920 ZIP Code, Buxton, NC
27920 is a ZIP code in Buxton, North Carolina in Dare County. It covers 7.8 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 27936, 27915 and 27943. 1,267 people live here in 560 households. With about 162 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (74%).
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Buxton, NC
- County: Dare County
- Land area: 7.8 sq mi
- Population: 1,267
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,267 |
| Households | 560 |
| Median household income | not published |
| Income per person | $40,618 |
| Median age | 46.2 |
| Homeowners | 74.1% |
| Median home value | $409,900 |
| Median rent | $909 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.5% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 15.8 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 27.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 13.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.7% |
| Broadband internet | 91.3% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 16.6% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 0.0% |
| $10–15K | 6.3% |
| $15–25K | 2.9% |
| $25–35K | 5.7% |
| $35–50K | 23.8% |
| $50–75K | 13.4% |
| $75–100K | 0.0% |
| $100–150K | 23.6% |
| $150–200K | 16.8% |
| $200K+ | 7.7% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 1.1% |
| 10–19 | 21.4% |
| 20–24 | 7.5% |
| 25–34 | 5.0% |
| 35–44 | 14.7% |
| 45–54 | 12.5% |
| 55–64 | 17.7% |
| 65–74 | 16.5% |
| 75+ | 3.6% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 26.2% |
| Owned outright | 16.5% |
| Rented | 14.9% |
| Vacant | 42.4% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 75.8% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 8.2% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 15.9% |
Businesses in 27920
89 business establishments with 414 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Accommodation and Food Services: 26
- Retail Trade: 20
- Construction: 15
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 6
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 5
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 4
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 27936 — Frisco CDP, NC (3.4 mi)
- 27915 — Avon CDP, NC (5.9 mi)
- 27943 — Hatteras CDP, NC (10.6 mi)
- 27972 — Salvo CDP, NC (21 mi)
- 27982 — Waves CDP, NC (22 mi)
Areas that include 27920
- Buxton, NC ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Dare County ZIP codes — 14 ZIP codes
- North Carolina ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 5 of 6: highest median home value in Dare County
- No. 5 of 6: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Dare County
- No. 3 of 6: highest share of households with children in Dare County
- No. 3 of 6: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Dare County
- No. 3 of 6: lowest median age in Dare County
- No. 4 of 6: highest median age in Dare County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 27920, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 27920 in?
- 27920 is a Buxton, NC mailing address. By land area, 100% lies inside Buxton.
- What county is 27920 in?
- 27920 is in Dare County.
- What is the population of 27920?
- About 1,267 people (±589), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,181.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 27920?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 27920 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 27920?
- The closest, measured center to center: 27936 (3.4 mi, Frisco), 27915 (5.9 mi, Avon), 27943 (10.6 mi, Hatteras), 27972 (21 mi, Salvo) and 27982 (22 mi, Waves).
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