27917 ZIP Code — Barco, NC

Currituck County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27917 is located in Barco, North Carolina, within Currituck County. It covers approximately 19.74 square miles and serves a population of 720 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.

About ZIP code 27917

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $312,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 47%.

The dominant occupation class is service, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 27917 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

720
population
19.74
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
27917 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 27917

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City Status
Barco Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
27956 Maple (2.8 mi) 27923 Coinjock (3 mi) 27973 Shawboro (5.1 mi) 27916 Aydlett (5.7 mi) 27974 Shiloh (6.8 mi) 27965 Poplar Branch (8.9 mi) 27927 Corolla (9 mi) 27921 Camden (9.3 mi) 27939 Grandy (9.5 mi) 27950 Knotts Island (10.9 mi) 27958 Moyock (11.7 mi) 27947 Jarvisburg (13.9 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 720
Population density 36 / sq mi
State FIPS 37
County FIPS 053
Geography
Land area 19.74 sq mi
Water area 4.17 sq mi
Latitude 36.3598
Longitude -75.9958
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 57.3% 31.0% 44.4%
$50k – $100k 25.7% 37.1% 30.6%
$100k – $200k 17.0% 26.5% 19.1%
Over $200k 0.0% 5.5% 6.0%

Demographics & statistics

720
Population
36
People per sq mi
26.7
Median age
$0
Median household income
$19,444
Per capita income
$312,500
Median home value
$1,034
Median monthly rent
46.7%
Home ownership
56.0%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
165
Housing units
8.8%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
19
Under 5
34
47
5–9
82
14
10–14
24
3
15–19
5
14
20–24
23
42
25–34
72
19
35–44
32
43
45–54
75
19
55–59
33
16
60–64
28
9
65–74
15
8
75–84
15
11
85+
18
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1822831.7%
18 and over49268.3%
65 and over7610.6%
Median age26.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 33.9%
Hispanic or Latino 18.6%
Black or African American 17.5%
Other race 15.6%
Two or more races 12.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
GroupCount%
White30033.9%
Hispanic or Latino16418.6%
Black or African American15517.5%
Other race13815.6%
Two or more races11112.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native161.8%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 57.3% 31.0% 44.4%
$50k – $100k 25.7% 37.1% 30.6%
$100k – $200k 17.0% 26.5% 19.1%
Over $200k 0.0% 5.5% 6.0%
Under $10k 30.7%
$10k–$15k 11.5%
$15k–$25k 3.7%
$35k–$50k 7.4%
$50k–$75k 28.1%
$100k–$150k 7.4%
$150k–$200k 11.1%
Range% of households
Under $10k30.7%
$10k–$15k11.5%
$15k–$25k3.7%
$35k–$50k7.4%
$50k–$75k28.1%
$100k–$150k7.4%
$150k–$200k11.1%
Median income$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.0%
$50k–$100k 9.5%
$200k–$300k 14.3%
$300k–$500k 57.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$312,500
Median rent / month$1,034
Owner occupied46.7%
Renter occupied53.3%
Vacant12.6%
Single-family detached34.3%
Large apartment buildings6.8%
Mobile homes50.5%
Median rooms5.6
Avg household size (owned)1.86

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–201921.7%
2000–200927.2%
1990–19994.5%
1980–198917.2%
1970–197911.7%
1960–19690.0%
1950–195917.8%
1940–19490.0%
1939 or earlier0.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom15.2%
2 bedrooms5.2%
3 bedrooms55.3%
4 bedrooms24.3%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle31.5%
2 vehicles14.4%
3 or more54.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity98.5%
Propane / LP gas1.5%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family9234.1%
Cohabiting couple207.4%
Male householder, no spouse217.8%
Female householder, no spouse13750.7%
Households with children under 189735.9%
Households with seniors (65+)197.0%
Average household size2.45

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married25.9%44.2%
Married39.1%35.6%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed6.9%6.7%
Divorced28.2%13.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.6%
Some HS, no diploma 5.9%
HS graduate 31.4%
Some college, no degree 48.4%
Associate's degree 0.9%
Bachelor's degree 2.4%
Graduate / professional 6.4%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher89.5%
Bachelor's or higher8.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool5025.0%
Kindergarten4522.5%
Elementary school6633.0%
High school199.5%
College / grad school2010.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 41.1%
Retail trade 27.8%
Transportation & utilities 14.5%
Education & healthcare 8.1%
Finance & real estate 5.6%
Arts, food & hospitality 2.8%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts9.7%
Service37.5%
Sales & office21.8%
Natural resources & construction3.2%
Production & transportation27.8%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector88.7%
Government8.1%
Self-employed3.2%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone67.3%
Carpool32.7%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home0.0%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)31.8

Poverty

All people 56.0%
Under 18 years 97.8%
18 and over 34.1%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 80.6%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security28.1%
Retirement income5.6%
Supplemental Security18.1%
Cash public assistance24.8%
Food stamps / SNAP52.6%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity33.6%
High blood pressure37.1%
High cholesterol34.8%
Diabetes11.3%
Heart disease7.3%
Stroke3.6%
Asthma8.9%
Arthritis27.8%
Kidney disease3.3%
Pulmonary disease6.9%
Cancer7.5%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.3%
Binge drinking15.2%
No physical activity23.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep31.9%
Depression21.5%
Fair or poor health13.8%
Poor mental health13.5%
Poor physical health10.4%
No health insurance17.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)79.1%
Visited dentist64.2%
Cholesterol screening90.7%
Teeth loss14.4%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans326.5%
Disability%
Any disability22.8%
Under 1812.3%
18–64 years26.8%
65 and over54.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance42.0%
Public insurance64.2%
No insurance12.8%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only66792.6%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)720100.0%
Born in same state69496.4%
Born in different state22831.7%
Foreign born263.6%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab9913.8%
Italian486.7%
AncestryCount%
English212.9%
French50.7%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access37.5%
Internet access96.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27917

What city is ZIP code 27917 in?

ZIP code 27917 is primarily assigned to Barco, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27917 in?

ZIP code 27917 falls within Currituck County, North Carolina.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27917?

56% of residents in ZIP code 27917 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 27917 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 27917 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 27917?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27917?

The median home value in ZIP code 27917 is $312,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 27917 in?

ZIP code 27917 observes the EST timezone.

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