27916 ZIP Code — Aydlett, NC

Currituck County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27916 is located in Aydlett, North Carolina, within Currituck County. It covers approximately 8.50 square miles and serves a population of 884 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.

About ZIP code 27916

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $289,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($73,670) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 47 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 27916 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

884

population

8.50

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27916 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27916

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27916. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Aydlett	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27923 Coinjock (3.5 mi) 27965 Poplar Branch (3.5 mi) 27939 Grandy (4.8 mi) 27917 Barco (5.7 mi) 27974 Shiloh (6.5 mi) 27927 Corolla (6.6 mi) 27956 Maple (7.9 mi) 27947 Jarvisburg (8.9 mi) 27973 Shawboro (10.3 mi) 27966 Powells Point (12.2 mi) 27941 Harbinger (14.2 mi) 27921 Camden (14.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	884
Population density	104 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	053

Geography
Land area	8.50 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	36.3136
Longitude	-75.9112
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	33.7%	31.0%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	43.9%	37.1%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	19.8%	26.5%	19.1%
Over $200k	2.7%	5.5%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

884

Population

104

People per sq mi

43.1

Median age

$73,670

Median household income

$45,183

Per capita income

$289,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

95.0%

Home ownership

8.7%

Poverty rate

9.5%

Unemployment

467

Housing units

25.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	245	27.7%
18 and over	639	72.3%
65 and over	217	24.5%
Median age	43.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.6%

Two or more races 2.4%

Group	Count	%
White	863	97.6%
Two or more races	21	2.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.7%	31.0%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	43.9%	37.1%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	19.8%	26.5%	19.1%
Over $200k	2.7%	5.5%	6.0%

$15k–$25k 11.1%

$25k–$35k 2.6%

$35k–$50k 3.7%

$50k–$75k 45.8%

$75k–$100k 10.1%

$100k–$150k 8.5%

$150k–$200k 7.9%

$200k+ 10.3%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	11.1%
$25k–$35k	2.6%
$35k–$50k	3.7%
$50k–$75k	45.8%
$75k–$100k	10.1%
$100k–$150k	8.5%
$150k–$200k	7.9%
$200k+	10.3%
Median income	$73,670

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 9.2%

$150k–$200k 27.6%

$200k–$300k 15.3%

$300k–$500k 21.2%

$500k–$1M 19.5%

$1M+ 7.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$289,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	95.0%
Renter occupied	5.0%
Vacant	22.2%
Single-family detached	79.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.0%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.25

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.2%
2010–2019	3.3%
2000–2009	30.0%
1990–1999	19.8%
1980–1989	5.8%
1970–1979	11.9%
1960–1969	10.3%
1950–1959	4.7%
1940–1949	3.9%
1939 or earlier	9.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	2.9%
3 bedrooms	61.9%
4 bedrooms	26.1%
5+ bedrooms	9.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	9.0%
2 vehicles	46.0%
3 or more	45.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	91.3%
Propane / LP gas	5.0%
Fuel oil	3.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	223	59.0%
Cohabiting couple	14	3.7%
Male householder, no spouse	106	28.0%
Female householder, no spouse	35	9.3%
Households with children under 18	146	38.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	160	42.3%
Average household size	2.34

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.0%	18.2%
Married	54.6%	74.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	6.4%	3.2%
Divorced	2.0%	4.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%

Some HS, no diploma 11.4%

HS graduate 25.4%

Some college, no degree 30.3%

Associate's degree 5.7%

Bachelor's degree 15.5%

Graduate / professional 9.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.6%
Bachelor's or higher	25.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	71	33.0%
High school	113	52.6%
College / grad school	31	14.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 34.1%

Public administration 23.4%

Construction 15.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.1%

Other services 6.8%

Professional & management 5.8%

Finance & real estate 5.2%

Retail trade 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	48.0%
Service	26.2%
Sales & office	7.3%
Natural resources & construction	18.4%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	51.4%
Government	35.2%
Self-employed	13.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.7%
Carpool	11.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	47.1

Poverty

All people 8.7%

Under 18 years 13.1%

18 and over 7.0%

Married-couple families 8.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.4%
Retirement income	40.7%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.1%
High blood pressure	34.9%
High cholesterol	35.6%
Diabetes	10.3%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	27.7%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.8%
Binge drinking	16.2%
No physical activity	22.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.1%
Depression	24.0%
Fair or poor health	13.7%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	15.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	63.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	13.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	69	10.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	1.9%
65 and over	34.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.0%
Public insurance	49.8%
No insurance	9.4%
Uninsured under 19	4.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	805	91.1%
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)	884	100.0%
Born in same state	868	98.2%
Born in different state	382	43.2%
Foreign born	16	1.8%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	139	15.7%
Italian	125	14.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	64	7.2%
Dutch	6	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.8%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27916

What city is ZIP code 27916 in?

ZIP code 27916 is primarily assigned to Aydlett, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27916 in?

ZIP code 27916 falls within Currituck County, North Carolina.

Is ZIP code 27916 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 27916 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 27916 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 27916 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 27916 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 27916 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 27916?

ZIP code 27916 has an estimated population of 884 residents, with a density of 104 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 27916 in?

ZIP code 27916 observes the EST timezone.