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Dare County
Buxton, NC
27920
27920 ZIP Code — Buxton, NC
Dare County, North Carolina
ZIP code 27920 is located in
Buxton ,
North Carolina ,
within Dare County .
It covers approximately 7.84 square miles and serves a population of
1,477 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 252 .
About ZIP code 27920
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 $328,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $87,344. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 24% of workers work from home.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 27920 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a high rate of remote workers.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,477
Population density
188 / sq mi
State FIPS
37
County FIPS
055
Geography
Land area
7.84 sq mi
Water area
0.95 sq mi
Latitude
35.2552
Longitude
-75.5523
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
252
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
40.8%
36.4%
44.4%
$50k – $100k
30.3%
35.6%
30.6%
$100k – $200k
25.0%
22.2%
19.1%
Over $200k
3.8%
5.8%
6.0%
Demographics & statistics
$87,344
Median household income
$328,600
Median home value
$1,346
Median monthly rent
28.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 216 14.6% 18 and over 1,261 85.4% 65 and over 206 13.9% Median age 46.5 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
2.2%
Group Count % White 1,413 95.5% American Indian / Alaska Native 32 2.2% Two or more races 29 2% Hispanic or Latino 3 0.2% Other race 3 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
40.8%
36.4%
44.4%
$50k – $100k
30.3%
35.6%
30.6%
$100k – $200k
25.0%
22.2%
19.1%
Over $200k
3.8%
5.8%
6.0%
Range % of households $10k–$15k 2.6% $15k–$25k 2.4% $25k–$35k 14.3% $35k–$50k 13.1% $50k–$75k 15.1% $75k–$100k 6.5% $100k–$150k 26.0% $150k–$200k 15.6% $200k+ 4.4% Median income $87,344
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $328,600 Median rent / month $1,346 Owner occupied 79.3% Renter occupied 20.7% Vacant 35.1% Single-family detached 66.3% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 16.1% Median rooms 4.4 Avg household size (owned) 2.60
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 1.7% 2000–2009 30.7% 1990–1999 21.4% 1980–1989 14.6% 1970–1979 12.0% 1960–1969 9.9% 1950–1959 5.8% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 3.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.7% 1 bedroom 1.4% 2 bedrooms 22.3% 3 bedrooms 44.5% 4 bedrooms 24.1% 5+ bedrooms 6.1%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 25.7% 2 vehicles 40.5% 3 or more 33.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 91.7% Propane / LP gas 8.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 253 43.0% Cohabiting couple 40 6.8% Male householder, no spouse 183 31.1% Female householder, no spouse 112 19.0% Households with children under 18 211 35.9% Households with seniors (65+) 160 27.2% Average household size 2.51
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 38.4% 34.9% Married 34.9% 44.8% Separated 4.2% 0.0% Widowed 13.7% 5.0% Divorced 8.8% 15.2%
Education
Some college, no degree
27.8%
Graduate / professional
5.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 97.3% Bachelor's or higher 28.2%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 27 10.3% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 96 36.6% High school 92 35.1% College / grad school 47 17.9%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.0%
Finance & real estate
14.0%
Professional & management
10.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.5%
Public administration
3.3%
Transportation & utilities
1.6%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 30.2% Service 21.7% Sales & office 30.0% Natural resources & construction 17.0% Production & transportation 1.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 74.9% Government 16.7% Self-employed 8.4% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 55.9% Carpool 8.8% Public transit 0.0% Walk 7.6% Work from home 24.2% Other means 3.5% Avg commute (minutes) 18.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
10.9%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 29.1% Retirement income 36.1% Supplemental Security 4.3% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 0.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 31.8% High blood pressure 33.6% High cholesterol 35.1% Diabetes 10.1% Heart disease 6.8% Stroke 3.2% Asthma 9.3% Arthritis 25.5% Kidney disease 3.1% Pulmonary disease 7.4% Cancer 6.5%
Behavior / access % Smoking 18.6% Binge drinking 16.4% No physical activity 22.2% Less than 7 hrs sleep 29.2% Depression 23.6% Fair or poor health 14.1% Poor mental health 14.5% Poor physical health 11.2% No health insurance 17.4% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.3% Visited dentist 65.6% Cholesterol screening 89.4% Teeth loss 13.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 157 12.5%
Disability % Any disability 13.1% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 12.9% 65 and over 28.2%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 73.6% Public insurance 22.8% No insurance 15.5% Uninsured under 19 31.7%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,464 99.1% Spanish 15 1.0% Other Indo-European 15 1.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,431 96.9% Born in same state 1,334 90.3% Born in different state 492 33.3% Foreign born 97 6.6% Naturalized citizen 46 3.1% Not a US citizen 27 58.7%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 283 19.2% Italian 262 17.7%
Ancestry Count % French 235 15.9%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 39.8% Internet access 100.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27920
What city is ZIP code 27920 in?
ZIP code 27920 is primarily assigned to Buxton, North Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 27920 in?
ZIP code 27920 falls within Dare County, North Carolina.
Does ZIP code 27920 have a large veteran population?
13% of civilians in ZIP code 27920 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27920?
The median home value in ZIP code 27920 is $328,600.
What is the population of ZIP code 27920?
ZIP code 27920 has an estimated population of 1,477 residents, with a density of 188 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 27920?
The median household income in ZIP code 27920 is $87,344, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 27920 in?
ZIP code 27920 observes the EST timezone.
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