27981 ZIP Code – Wanchese, North Carolina
ZIP Code 27981 is located in Wanchese, North Carolina and has a population of approximately 2,009 residents. The median household income is $71,484.
This ZIP code is part of Dare County. Nearby ZIP codes include 27959, 27954, 27948.
ZIP Code 27981 Data
Population
2,009
Median Household Income
$71,484
Median Home Value
$249,700
Median Rent
$1,010
Median Age
37.6
Unemployment Rate
1.9%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
29.2%
County
Dare County
State
North Carolina
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ZIP 27981 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 27981 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,009 | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $71k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $249k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,010 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 37.6 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.9% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 5.4% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 29.2% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 27959 – Nags Head
- 27954 – Manteo
- 27948 – Kill Devil Hills
- 27953 – Manns Harbor
- 27978 – Stumpy Point
- 27968 – Rodanthe
- 27941 – Harbinger
- 27949 – Kitty Hawk
- 27964 – Point Harbor
- 27966 – Powells Point
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27959 | NAGS HEAD | 3,158 | $87,560 |
| 27954 | MANTEO | 6,937 | $75,877 |
| 27948 | KILL DEVIL HILLS | 12,579 | $78,517 |
| 27953 | MANNS HARBOR | 774 | $50,302 |
| 27978 | STUMPY POINT | 341 | $46,532 |