27915 ZIP Code — Avon, NC

Dare County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27915 is located in Avon, North Carolina, within Dare County. It covers approximately 8.16 square miles and serves a population of 370 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.

About ZIP code 27915

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $261,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $33,750. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry.

Educational attainment is high — 58% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

30% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 27915 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

370

population

8.16

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27915 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27915

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27915. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Avon	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	370
Population density	45 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	055

Geography
Land area	8.16 sq mi
Water area	4.97 sq mi
Latitude	35.3368
Longitude	-75.5100
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	252

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	78.8%	36.4%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	21.2%	35.6%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	22.2%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.8%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

370

Population

People per sq mi

57.0

Median age

$33,750

Median household income

$30,566

Per capita income

$261,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

80.9%

Home ownership

19.2%

Poverty rate

32.9%

Unemployment

1,673

Housing units

58.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	370	100.0%
65 and over	134	36.2%
Median age	57.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	370	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	78.8%	36.4%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	21.2%	35.6%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	22.2%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.8%	6.0%

Under $10k 14.8%

$15k–$25k 10.4%

$25k–$35k 40.3%

$50k–$75k 31.9%

$75k–$100k 2.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	14.8%
$15k–$25k	10.4%
$25k–$35k	40.3%
$50k–$75k	31.9%
$75k–$100k	2.7%
Median income	$33,750

Housing

Home values

$150k–$200k 20.3%

$200k–$300k 51.0%

$300k–$500k 28.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$261,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	80.9%
Renter occupied	19.1%
Vacant	82.8%
Single-family detached	85.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.2%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	1.19

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.9%
2000–2009	15.3%
1990–1999	12.6%
1980–1989	36.9%
1970–1979	18.2%
1960–1969	9.4%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	3.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.3%
1 bedroom	2.7%
2 bedrooms	15.1%
3 bedrooms	33.9%
4 bedrooms	27.3%
5+ bedrooms	18.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.4%
1 vehicle	25.2%
2 vehicles	34.6%
3 or more	30.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	97.3%
Propane / LP gas	2.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	17	5.7%
Cohabiting couple	26	8.7%
Male householder, no spouse	125	41.9%
Female householder, no spouse	130	43.6%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	98	32.9%
Average household size	1.24

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	62.9%	15.0%
Married	8.6%	23.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	14.2%	49.7%
Divorced	14.2%	12.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.0%

HS graduate 19.2%

Some college, no degree 19.7%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 51.9%

Graduate / professional 6.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.0%
Bachelor's or higher	58.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Finance & real estate 44.7%

Professional & management 20.6%

Education & healthcare 18.4%

Agriculture & mining 16.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.9%
Service	20.6%
Sales & office	16.3%
Natural resources & construction	26.2%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.7%
Government	16.3%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 19.2%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 19.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.9%
Retirement income	25.8%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.2%
High blood pressure	38.9%
High cholesterol	39.5%
Diabetes	12.1%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	30.1%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.7%
Binge drinking	15.0%
No physical activity	23.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.7%
Depression	22.7%
Fair or poor health	15.2%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	16.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.4%
Visited dentist	66.1%
Cholesterol screening	91.6%
Teeth loss	14.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	36	9.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	11.9%
65 and over	26.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.5%
Public insurance	36.2%
No insurance	30.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	370	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	362	97.8%
Born in same state	325	87.8%
Born in different state	87	23.5%
Foreign born	37	10.0%
Naturalized citizen	8	2.2%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	108	29.2%
French	97	26.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	8	2.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	80.5%
Internet access	93.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27915

What city is ZIP code 27915 in?

ZIP code 27915 is primarily assigned to Avon, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27915 in?

ZIP code 27915 falls within Dare County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 27915 have an older population?

36% of residents in ZIP code 27915 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 27915?

58% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27915?

19% of residents in ZIP code 27915 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 27915 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 27915 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 27915 in?

ZIP code 27915 observes the EST timezone.