ZIP Code 27948, NC
Living in 27948
Bikeability26
Walkability20
Commute80
Public Transit7
Affordability52
Public Safety86
Airports19
Hospitals56
Colleges22
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools54
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
11kPopulation+360 (2010–19)
46 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
30%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
62%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate22%
Some College42%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree12%
Households
Family household62%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$58kMedian Household Income+$6.2k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government11%
Private sector66%
Self-employed13%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service22%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Walked2%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$253kMedian Home Value-$43k (2010–19)
21%Built 2000 or Later
$959Median Monthly Rent+$26 (2010–19)
39%Owner-Occupied+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached79%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home7%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198933%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K23%
$250K to $299K21%
$300K to $399K13%
$400K to $499K12%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity92%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas6%
Utility gas1%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in 27948
United States45
North Carolina20
Dare County14
Property Crime in 27948
United States48
North Carolina30
Dare County55
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (41%)(57%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton38%
Donald Trump57%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42 | 4 | 0 |
| Feb | 45 | 3 | 0 |
| Mar | 51 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 60 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 45 | 3 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 27948
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding14
Tornado16
Coastal Flooding29
Hurricane Force Winds6
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 27948, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 27948, NC
Heron Pond Montessori School
3 miles, NW
Wanchese Christian Academy
13 miles, S
Jarvisburg Christian Academy
16 miles, NW
Foreshadow Academy
31 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 27948, NC
Elizabeth City State University
34 miles, NW
Mid-Atlantic Christian University
35 miles, NW
Sentara College of Health Sciences
61 miles, NW
Regent University
61 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 27948, NC
The Outer Banks Hospital, Inc
7 miles, SE
Sentara Albemarle Medical Center
36 miles, NW
Vidant Chowan Hospital
51 miles, W
Sentara Princess Anne Hospital
57 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 27948, NC
Norfolk International Airport
67 miles, NW
Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport
89 miles, NW
Pitt-Greenville Airport
98 miles, W
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport
100 miles, SW