ZIP Code 27981 — Wanchese, NC

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Key Takeaway

ZIP code 27981 in Wanchese, NC has a population of 1,969 with a median household income of $88,750 and a median home value of $311,800 . The cost of living index is 102.6 (national average = 100).

Population & Age

Total Population
1,969
Median Age
36.40
Male
1,027
Female
942

Race & Ethnicity

White
91.5%
Black
0.3%
Hispanic
4.7%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
0.0%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More
3.7%
Other
4.6%

Income

Median Household
$88,750
Mean Household
$107,841
Per Capita
$39,682
Below Poverty
6.9%

Housing

Median Home Value
$311,800
Median Rent
$1,073
Total Units
777
Occupied
726
Owner Occupied
69.4%
Renter Occupied
30.6%
Median Year Built
1987
Vacant
51

Education

High School or Higher 92.3%
Bachelor's or Higher 28.8%
Graduate Degree 4.1%

Employment & Commuting

Labor Force
1,123
Unemployment
2.0%
Drive Alone
83.4%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
3.2%
Avg Commute
N/A

Cost of Living Index

102.6
National average = 100. Above average by 2.6%.

Nearby ZIP Codes

27915
Avon
5.9 mi
27948
Kill devil hills
6.2 mi
27954
Manteo
6.5 mi
27959
Nags head
11.1 mi
27953
East lake
11.7 mi
27943
Hatteras
12.3 mi
27968
Rodanthe
12.3 mi
27978
Stumpy Point
13.4 mi
27949
Southern shores
15.6 mi
27964
Point harbor
17.8 mi
27941
Harbinger
23.0 mi
27982
Waves
23.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of ZIP code 27981?

ZIP code 27981 (Wanchese, NC) has a total population of 1,969 according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 27981?

The median household income in ZIP code 27981 is $88,750 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data.

What city is ZIP code 27981 in?

ZIP code 27981 is primarily located in Wanchese, North Carolina (NC).

What is the median home value in ZIP code 27981?

The median home value in ZIP code 27981 is $311,800, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

What is the median age in ZIP code 27981?

The median age in ZIP code 27981 is 36.40 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years.