ZIP Code 27966, North Carolina
ZIP Code 27966 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 27966 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Currituck County, North Carolina. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,540. The land area covers 10.69 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,540 | ±396 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 38.4 yrs | ±4.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 569 | ±120 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 646 | ±154 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 569 | ±120 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 77 | ±89 |
| Median Home Value | $347,600 | ±$52,710 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,417 | ±$187 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $78,507 | ±$28,427 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,241 | ±$6,037 |
| Poverty Rate | 3% | ±2.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 46 | ±41 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6% | ±4.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 814 | ±241 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 92.8% | ±8.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 32,278 (2024)
ID: 193805
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: TAX ADMINISTRATOR
PO BOX 9, CURRITUCK NC 27929-0009
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | Kill Devil Hills, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Kill Devil Hills, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Kill Devil Hills, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Kill Devil Hills, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Jarvisburg, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Kitty Hawk, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Manteo, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Manteo, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Manteo, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Nags Head, NC |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Elizabeth City State University
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College | 23.0 mi away | 1704 Weeksville Rd, Elizabeth City, NC, 27909 |
2523353400
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KILL DEVIL HILLS BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 13.1 mi away | 400 MUSTIAN ST, KILL DEVIL HILLS, NC, 27948 |
(252) 441-4331
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Mid-Atlantic Christian University
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College | 24.0 mi away | 715 N Poindexter St, Elizabeth City, NC, 27909-4054 |
2523342000
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COROLLA BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 17.6 mi away | 1123 OCEAN TRAIL, COROLLA, NC, 27927 |
(252) 453-0496
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College of the Albemarle
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College | 24.9 mi away | 1208 N Road St, Elizabeth City, NC, 27906-2327 |
25233508210
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DARE COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 17.6 mi away | 700 N HIGHWAY 64/264, MANTEO, NC, 27954 |
(252) 473-2372
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CURRITUCK COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 18.2 mi away | 4261 CARATOKE HWY, BARCO, NC, 27917 |
(252) 453-8345
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CAMDEN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 23.0 mi away | 118 NC HWY 343 NORTH, CAMDEN, NC, 27921 |
(252) 331-2543
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PASQUOTANK COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 24.2 mi away | 100 E COLONIAL AVE, ELIZABETH CITY, NC, 27909 |
(252) 335-2473
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PASQUOTANK LIBRARY BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 24.2 mi away | 100 E COLONIAL AVE, ELIZABETH CITY, NC, 27909 |
(252) 335-2473
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at MANTEO AP, NC US, located 16.6 miles from ZCTA5 27966. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50.7° | 35.6° | 43.1° | 3.78" | 0.7" |
| February | 52.5° | 37.3° | 44.9° | 3.16" | 0.4" |
| March | 58.6° | 42.7° | 50.6° | 3.80" | 0.0" |
| April | 67.9° | 51.4° | 59.6° | 2.93" | 0.0" |
| May | 74.8° | 60.0° | 67.4° | 3.52" | 0.0" |
| June | 82.2° | 68.9° | 75.5° | 4.46" | 0.0" |
| July | 85.8° | 73.4° | 79.6° | 5.26" | 0.0" |
| August | 84.2° | 72.3° | 78.2° | 5.64" | 0.0" |
| September | 79.3° | 68.5° | 73.9° | 4.54" | 0.0" |
| October | 71.4° | 58.2° | 64.8° | 3.24" | 0.0" |
| November | 61.4° | 47.6° | 54.5° | 2.88" | 0.0" |
| December | 54.9° | 40.2° | 47.5° | 3.34" | 0.0" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Shores town | Town | 6.4 mi | — |
| Duck town | Town | 6.7 mi | — |
| Grandy CDP | CDP | 7.8 mi | — |
| Kitty Hawk town | Town | 8.2 mi | — |
| Kill Devil Hills town | Town | 12.4 mi | — |
| Manns Harbor CDP | CDP | 16.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 27966. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.