27978 ZIP Code – Stumpy Point, North Carolina
27978 is a ZIP code serving Stumpy Point, North Carolina in Dare County with a population of approximately 341 residents. At $46,532, the median household income here runs below the North Carolina average and below the U.S. average. Housing consists of 60% single-family (decreasing).
The unemployment rate is 6.5%, above the national average. An estimated 4.5% of the population falls below the poverty line, well below the national figure. 12.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the U.S. average. The population has a median age of 58.1, above the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 27953, 27981, 27968.
ZIP Code 27978 Data
Population
341
Median Household Income
$46,532
Median Home Value
Not provided
Median Rent
Not provided
Median Age
58.1
Unemployment Rate
6.5%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.5%
County
Dare County
State
North Carolina
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ZIP 27978 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 27978 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 341 | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $46k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | — | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | — | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 58.1 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.5% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 4.5% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 12.5% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 27953 – Manns Harbor
- 27981 – Wanchese
- 27968 – Rodanthe
- 27824 – Engelhard
- 27954 – Manteo
- 27959 – Nags Head
- 27982 – Waves
- 27915 – Avon
- 27948 – Kill Devil Hills
- 27925 – Columbia
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27953 | MANNS HARBOR | 774 | $50,302 |
| 27981 | WANCHESE | 2,009 | $71,484 |
| 27968 | RODANTHE | 184 | Not provided |
| 27824 | ENGELHARD | 1,445 | $29,844 |
| 27954 | MANTEO | 6,937 | $75,877 |