27960 ZIP Code, Ocracoke, NC
27960 is a ZIP code in Ocracoke, North Carolina in Hyde County. It covers 8.7 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 27943 and 28511. 723 people live here in 387 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 (77%). Median household income is $77,583, close to the North Carolina median of $72,388; the median age is 49.8, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Ocracoke, NC
- County: Hyde County
- Land area: 8.7 sq mi
- Population: 723
- Median household income: $77,583
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 723 |
| Households | 387 |
| Median household income | $77,583 |
| Income per person | $30,254 |
| Median age | 49.8 |
| Homeowners | 76.7% |
| Median home value | $456,200 |
| Median rent | $1,408 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39.7% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 16.8 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 37.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 0.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.7% |
| Broadband internet | 92.0% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 18.9% |
| $10–15K | 0.0% |
| $15–25K | 5.4% |
| $25–35K | 8.0% |
| $35–50K | 6.7% |
| $50–75K | 10.9% |
| $75–100K | 42.9% |
| $100–150K | 7.2% |
| $150–200K | 0.0% |
| $200K+ | 0.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 18.4% |
| 10–19 | 8.0% |
| 20–24 | 2.2% |
| 25–34 | 2.6% |
| 35–44 | 9.5% |
| 45–54 | 21.3% |
| 55–64 | 24.9% |
| 65–74 | 13.0% |
| 75+ | 0.0% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 28.1% |
| Owned outright | 13.6% |
| Rented | 12.7% |
| Vacant | 45.6% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 86.4% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 7.5% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 6.2% |
Businesses in 27960
74 business establishments with 364 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Accommodation and Food Services: 22
- Retail Trade: 20
- Construction: 10
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 6
- Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation: 4
- Information: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
Areas that include 27960
- Ocracoke, NC ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Hyde County ZIP codes — 7 ZIP codes
- North Carolina ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 27960, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 27960 in?
- 27960 is a Ocracoke, NC mailing address. By land area, 99% lies inside Ocracoke.
- What county is 27960 in?
- 27960 is in Hyde County.
- What is the population of 27960?
- About 723 people (±252), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 797.
- What is the median household income in 27960?
- $77,583 (±$30,899), 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 27960?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 27960 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 27960?
- The closest, measured center to center: 27943 (18.4 mi, Hatteras) and 28511 (23 mi, Atlantic).
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