27927 ZIP Code — Corolla, NC

Currituck County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27927 is located in Corolla, North Carolina, within Currituck County. It covers approximately 26.59 square miles and serves a population of 1,279 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.

About ZIP code 27927

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $541,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($85,962) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 56% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 29% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 53% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 19% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 27927 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,279

population

26.59

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27927 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27927

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27927. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Corolla	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27923 Coinjock (6.2 mi) 27916 Aydlett (6.6 mi) 27965 Poplar Branch (8.9 mi) 27917 Barco (9 mi) 27956 Maple (9.2 mi) 27939 Grandy (10.7 mi) 27974 Shiloh (12.9 mi) 27950 Knotts Island (13.3 mi) 27947 Jarvisburg (13.8 mi) 27973 Shawboro (14 mi) 27966 Powells Point (16.7 mi) 27921 Camden (18.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,279
Population density	48 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	053

Geography
Land area	26.59 sq mi
Water area	43.58 sq mi
Latitude	36.3894
Longitude	-75.8380
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	252

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.0%	31.0%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	23.9%	37.1%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	22.4%	26.5%	19.1%
Over $200k	7.7%	5.5%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,279

Population

People per sq mi

61.9

Median age

$85,962

Median household income

$70,275

Per capita income

$541,700

Median home value

$1,452

Median monthly rent

87.1%

Home ownership

5.7%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

4,621

Housing units

53.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

205

65–74

178

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	77	6.0%
18 and over	1,202	94.0%
65 and over	510	39.9%
Median age	61.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.5%

Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

Two or more races 1.7%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,256	96.5%
Hispanic or Latino	23	1.8%
Two or more races	22	1.7%
Other race	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.0%	31.0%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	23.9%	37.1%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	22.4%	26.5%	19.1%
Over $200k	7.7%	5.5%	6.0%

Under $10k 4.9%

$10k–$15k 1.6%

$15k–$25k 5.1%

$25k–$35k 7.5%

$35k–$50k 16.0%

$50k–$75k 7.5%

$75k–$100k 12.9%

$100k–$150k 21.3%

$150k–$200k 9.4%

$200k+ 14.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.9%
$10k–$15k	1.6%
$15k–$25k	5.1%
$25k–$35k	7.5%
$35k–$50k	16.0%
$50k–$75k	7.5%
$75k–$100k	12.9%
$100k–$150k	21.3%
$150k–$200k	9.4%
$200k+	14.0%
Median income	$85,962

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.2%

$100k–$150k 1.6%

$200k–$300k 7.8%

$300k–$500k 34.6%

$500k–$1M 50.3%

$1M+ 5.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$541,700
Median rent / month	$1,452
Owner occupied	87.1%
Renter occupied	12.9%
Vacant	86.6%
Single-family detached	91.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.5%
Median rooms	7.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.03

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.7%
2000–2009	26.7%
1990–1999	36.8%
1980–1989	24.5%
1970–1979	4.1%
1960–1969	1.2%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	0.6%
2 bedrooms	6.0%
3 bedrooms	16.0%
4 bedrooms	34.9%
5+ bedrooms	42.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.8%
1 vehicle	22.9%
2 vehicles	52.5%
3 or more	20.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.4%
Electricity	94.8%
Propane / LP gas	2.1%
Solar	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	392	62.2%
Cohabiting couple	31	4.9%
Male householder, no spouse	109	17.3%
Female householder, no spouse	98	15.6%
Households with children under 18	67	10.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	336	53.3%
Average household size	2.03

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.2%	18.0%
Married	63.2%	71.5%
Separated	3.4%	0.0%
Widowed	4.8%	5.5%
Divorced	7.5%	5.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.2%

Some HS, no diploma 3.8%

HS graduate 24.2%

Some college, no degree 14.5%

Associate's degree 4.3%

Bachelor's degree 34.1%

Graduate / professional 18.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.0%
Bachelor's or higher	53.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	18	22.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	15	18.3%
High school	30	36.6%
College / grad school	19	23.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 25.6%

Professional & management 17.4%

Finance & real estate 11.2%

Transportation & utilities 9.8%

Education & healthcare 9.8%

Other services 6.2%

Retail trade 3.8%

Wholesale trade 3.6%

Information 3.6%

Public administration 3.6%

Manufacturing 3.0%

Construction 2.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.6%
Service	23.0%
Sales & office	17.2%
Natural resources & construction	9.4%
Production & transportation	13.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.8%
Government	13.6%
Self-employed	6.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	55.2%
Carpool	4.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	9.2%
Work from home	29.2%
Other means	2.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.7

Poverty

All people 5.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 6.1%

Married-couple families 2.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	55.9%
Retirement income	52.2%
Supplemental Security	2.7%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.8%
High blood pressure	34.8%
High cholesterol	38.0%
Diabetes	9.5%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	7.8%
Arthritis	27.6%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	5.7%
Cancer	8.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	11.9%
Binge drinking	15.3%
No physical activity	16.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.9%
Depression	20.3%
Fair or poor health	9.3%
Poor mental health	10.8%
Poor physical health	8.4%
No health insurance	10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.6%
Visited dentist	74.4%
Cholesterol screening	93.7%
Teeth loss	6.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	224	18.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	11.3%
65 and over	23.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	84.8%
Public insurance	48.8%
No insurance	3.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,247	97.5%
Spanish	22	1.8%
Other Indo-European	22	1.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,214	94.9%
Born in same state	1,210	94.6%
Born in different state	139	10.9%
Foreign born	4	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	65	5.1%
Not a US citizen	28	43.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	331	25.9%
Italian	178	13.9%
Arab	66	5.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	24	1.9%
English	6	0.5%
Norwegian	4	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	49.3%
Internet access	91.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27927

What city is ZIP code 27927 in?

ZIP code 27927 is primarily assigned to Corolla, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27927 in?

ZIP code 27927 falls within Currituck County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 27927 have an older population?

40% of residents in ZIP code 27927 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 27927 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 27927 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 27927 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 27927 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 27927?

53% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What timezone is ZIP code 27927 in?

ZIP code 27927 observes the EST timezone.