ZIP Code 27978, NC
Living in 27978
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute1
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety95
Airports14
Hospitals57
Colleges20
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools31
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
184Population+22 (2010–19)
50 y Median Age
7%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
46%Family Households-54% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over14%
Diversity
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate42%
Some College47%
Bachelor's degree7%
Households
Family household46%
Householder living alone47%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$22kMedian Household Income-$96k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty-11% (2010–19)
49 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year-8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K53%
$25K to $49K15%
$50K to $74K10%
$75K to $99K22%
Employers
Private sector81%
Self-employed19%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance26%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Sales and office18%
Service32%
Commute
Car, truck, or van88%
Worked at home12%
Housing
$159kMedian Home Value-$114k (2010–19)
36%Built 2000 or Later
$625Median Monthly Rent+$81 (2010–19)
27%Owner-Occupied-73% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached90%
Mobile home10%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 201311%
Built 2000 to 200925%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1939 or earlier29%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K28%
$150K to $199K43%
$200K to $249K11%
$300K to $399K13%
House Heating Type
Electricity43%
LP gas57%
Crime
Violent Crime in 27978
United States45
North Carolina20
Dare County14
Property Crime in 27978
United States48
North Carolina30
Dare County55
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (28%)(70%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton18%
Donald Trump80%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42 | 4 | 1 |
| Feb | 44 | 3 | 0 |
| Mar | 51 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 45 | 3 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 27978
Excessive Heat9
Inland Flooding33
Tornado40
Coastal Flooding10
Hurricane Force Winds11
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 27978, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 27978, NC
Wanchese Christian Academy
10 miles, NE
Heron Pond Montessori School
23 miles, N
Jarvisburg Christian Academy
34 miles, N
Foreshadow Academy
43 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 27978, NC
Elizabeth City State University
46 miles, NW
Mid-Atlantic Christian University
48 miles, NW
Sentara College of Health Sciences
78 miles, N
Regent University
78 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 27978, NC
The Outer Banks Hospital, Inc
16 miles, NE
Sentara Albemarle Medical Center
49 miles, NW
Vidant Chowan Hospital
54 miles, NW
Washington County Hosp Inc
58 miles, W
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 27978, NC
Norfolk International Airport
85 miles, N
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport
86 miles, SW
Pitt-Greenville Airport
93 miles, W
Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport
106 miles, NW