27968 ZIP Code, Rodanthe, NC
27968 is a ZIP code in Rodanthe, North Carolina in Dare County. It covers 7.6 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 27982, 27972 and 27981. 781 people live here in 298 households, fewer than in most North Carolina ZIP codes. With about 103 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and owners and renters are mixed (44% own).
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Rodanthe, NC
- County: Dare County
- Land area: 7.6 sq mi
- Population: 781
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 781 |
| Households | 298 |
| Median household income | not published |
| Income per person | $295,144 |
| Median age | 45.9 |
| Homeowners | 44.0% |
| Median home value | not published |
| Median rent | not published |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.2% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 26 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 5.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 16.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 2.3% |
| Broadband internet | 80.2% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 0.0% |
| $10–15K | 0.0% |
| $15–25K | 0.0% |
| $25–35K | 48.7% |
| $35–50K | 0.0% |
| $50–75K | 5.7% |
| $75–100K | 0.0% |
| $100–150K | 9.4% |
| $150–200K | 0.0% |
| $200K+ | 36.2% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 2.0% |
| 10–19 | 0.0% |
| 20–24 | 32.0% |
| 25–34 | 2.3% |
| 35–44 | 0.0% |
| 45–54 | 53.3% |
| 55–64 | 0.0% |
| 65–74 | 4.7% |
| 75+ | 5.6% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 12.0% |
| Owned outright | 6.3% |
| Rented | 23.3% |
| Vacant | 58.5% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 50.0% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 29.7% |
| 5–19 units | 12.5% |
| 20+ units | 7.8% |
| Mobile / other | 0.0% |
Businesses in 27968
27 business establishments with 163 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 8
- Accommodation and Food Services: 7
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 6
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 27982 — Waves CDP, NC (6.5 mi)
- 27972 — Salvo CDP, NC (7.4 mi)
- 27981 — Wanchese CDP, NC (15.8 mi)
- 27978 (16 mi)
- 27959 — Nags Head town, NC (17.3 mi)
- 27954 — Manteo town, NC (20.7 mi)
- 27915 — Avon CDP, NC (22.3 mi)
- 27953 — Manns Harbor CDP, NC (23.9 mi)
Areas that include 27968
- Rodanthe, 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) 27968, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 27968 in?
- 27968 is a Rodanthe, NC mailing address. By land area, 13% lies inside Rodanthe; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 27968 in?
- 27968 is in Dare County.
- What is the population of 27968?
- About 781 people (±405), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 213.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 27968?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 27968 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 27968?
- The closest, measured center to center: 27982 (6.5 mi, Waves), 27972 (7.4 mi, Salvo), 27981 (15.8 mi, Wanchese), 27978 (16 mi), 27959 (17.3 mi, Nags Head) and 27954 (20.7 mi, Manteo).
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