27972 ZIP Code, Salvo, NC
27972 is a ZIP code in Salvo, North Carolina in Dare County. It covers 1.0 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 27982, 27968 and 27915. 229 people live here in 108 households, fewer than in most North Carolina ZIP codes. With about 233 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and owners and renters are mixed (69% own).
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Salvo, NC
- County: Dare County
- Land area: 1.0 sq mi
- Population: 229
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 229 |
| Households | 108 |
| Median household income | not published |
| Income per person | $60,244 |
| Median age | 36.6 |
| Homeowners | 69.4% |
| Median home value | not published |
| Median rent | not published |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.9% |
| Average commute (minutes) | not published |
| Households with kids under 18 | 25.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 0.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 0.0% |
| Broadband internet | 100.0% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| $35–50K | 13.9% |
| $50–75K | 28.7% |
| $75–100K | 14.8% |
| $100–150K | 13.0% |
| $150–200K | 0.0% |
| $200K+ | 29.6% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 18.3% |
| 10–19 | 0.0% |
| 20–24 | 0.0% |
| 25–34 | 17.0% |
| 35–44 | 17.0% |
| 45–54 | 12.7% |
| 55–64 | 4.8% |
| 65–74 | 10.9% |
| 75+ | 19.2% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 5.6% |
| Owned outright | 4.6% |
| Rented | 4.5% |
| Vacant | 85.3% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 79.0% |
| Townhome | 0.8% |
| 2–4 units | 2.7% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 17.4% |
Businesses in 27972
15 business establishments with 102 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 6
- Retail Trade: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 27982 — Waves CDP, NC (1 mi)
- 27968 — Rodanthe CDP, NC (7.4 mi)
- 27915 — Avon CDP, NC (15.1 mi)
- 27978 (18.9 mi)
- 27920 — Buxton CDP, NC (21 mi)
- 27936 — Frisco CDP, NC (22.2 mi)
- 27981 — Wanchese CDP, NC (22.8 mi)
- 27959 — Nags Head town, NC (24.6 mi)
Areas that include 27972
- Salvo, NC ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Waves, NC ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- 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) 27972, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 27972 in?
- 27972 is a Salvo, NC mailing address. By land area, 79% lies inside Salvo and 21% lies inside Waves.
- What county is 27972 in?
- 27972 is in Dare County.
- What is the population of 27972?
- About 229 people (±174), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 343.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 27972?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 27972 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 27972?
- The closest, measured center to center: 27982 (1 mi, Waves), 27968 (7.4 mi, Rodanthe), 27915 (15.1 mi, Avon), 27978 (18.9 mi), 27920 (21 mi, Buxton) and 27936 (22.2 mi, Frisco).
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