27943 ZIP Code, Hatteras, NC
27943 is a ZIP code in Hatteras, North Carolina in Dare County. It covers 2.7 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 27936, 27920 and 27915. 152 people live here in 84 households, fewer than in most North Carolina ZIP codes. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (100%). Median household income is $57,188, below the North Carolina median of $72,388; the median age is 61.3, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Hatteras, NC
- County: Dare County
- Land area: 2.7 sq mi
- Population: 152
- Median household income: $57,188
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 152 |
| Households | 84 |
| Median household income | $57,188 |
| Income per person | $34,543 |
| Median age | 61.3 |
| Homeowners | 100.0% |
| Median home value | not published |
| Median rent | not published |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 51.2% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 16.9 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 0.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 3.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.7% |
| Broadband internet | 100.0% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 6.6% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 0.0% |
| $10–15K | 0.0% |
| $15–25K | 0.0% |
| $25–35K | 33.3% |
| $35–50K | 0.0% |
| $50–75K | 53.6% |
| $75–100K | 0.0% |
| $100–150K | 13.1% |
| $150–200K | 0.0% |
| $200K+ | 0.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 0.0% |
| 10–19 | 2.0% |
| 20–24 | 18.4% |
| 25–34 | 0.0% |
| 35–44 | 0.0% |
| 45–54 | 4.6% |
| 55–64 | 46.1% |
| 65–74 | 18.4% |
| 75+ | 10.5% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 10.8% |
| Owned outright | 2.5% |
| Rented | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 86.6% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 80.4% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 19.6% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 0.0% |
Businesses in 27943
63 business establishments with 209 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 17
- Accommodation and Food Services: 9
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 7
- Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation: 6
- Transportation and Warehousing: 5
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 5
- Construction: 4
- Wholesale Trade: 4
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 27936 — Frisco CDP, NC (7.2 mi)
- 27920 — Buxton CDP, NC (10.6 mi)
- 27915 — Avon CDP, NC (14.6 mi)
- 27960 — Ocracoke CDP, NC (18.4 mi)
Areas that include 27943
- Hatteras, NC ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Dare County ZIP codes — 14 ZIP codes
- North Carolina ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 27943, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 27943 in?
- 27943 is a Hatteras, NC mailing address. By land area, 59% lies inside Hatteras; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 27943 in?
- 27943 is in Dare County.
- What is the population of 27943?
- About 152 people (±99), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 577.
- What is the median household income in 27943?
- $57,188 (±$23,716), compared with $72,388 for North Carolina as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 27943?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 27943 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 27943?
- The closest, measured center to center: 27936 (7.2 mi, Frisco), 27920 (10.6 mi, Buxton), 27915 (14.6 mi, Avon) and 27960 (18.4 mi, Ocracoke).
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