27923 ZIP Code — Coinjock, NC
Currituck County, North Carolina
ZIP code 27923 is located in Coinjock, North Carolina, within Currituck County. It covers approximately 5.17 square miles and serves a population of 572 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.
About ZIP code 27923
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 $282,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $61,186.
The dominant occupation class is service, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 35 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
572
population
5.17
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
27923 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 27923
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27923. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Coinjock | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
27917 Barco (3 mi)
27916 Aydlett (3.5 mi)
27956 Maple (4.5 mi)
27927 Corolla (6.2 mi)
27965 Poplar Branch (7 mi)
27974 Shiloh (7.5 mi)
27973 Shawboro (8 mi)
27939 Grandy (8.1 mi)
27950 Knotts Island (11.8 mi)
27921 Camden (12.3 mi)
27947 Jarvisburg (12.4 mi)
27958 Moyock (14.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 572 |
| Population density | 111 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 37 |
| County FIPS | 053 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 5.17 sq mi |
| Water area | 28.15 sq mi |
| Latitude | 36.3570 |
| Longitude | -75.9427 |
| 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 | 32.7% | 31.0% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 51.4% | 37.1% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 8.8% | 26.5% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 7.0% | 5.5% | 6.0% |
Demographics & statistics
572
Population
111
People per sq mi
41.9
Median age
$61,186
Median household income
$33,664
Per capita income
$282,400
Median home value
$768
Median monthly rent
83.4%
Home ownership
7.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
266
Housing units
36.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
9
Under 5
11
15
5–9
20
2
10–14
3
2
15–19
2
14
20–24
18
40
25–34
51
45
35–44
57
21
45–54
26
25
55–59
32
15
60–64
19
28
65–74
35
36
75–84
46
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 63 | 11.0% |
| 18 and over | 509 | 89.0% |
| 65 and over | 145 | 25.3% |
| Median age | 41.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
77.5%
Hispanic or Latino
7.9%
Two or more races
5.8%
Other race
5.6%
Black or African American
2.9%
Asian
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 481 | 77.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49 | 7.9% |
| Two or more races | 36 | 5.8% |
| Other race | 35 | 5.6% |
| Black or African American | 18 | 2.9% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 32.7% | 31.0% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 51.4% | 37.1% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 8.8% | 26.5% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 7.0% | 5.5% | 6.0% |
Under $10k
6.0%
$25k–$35k
7.3%
$35k–$50k
23.9%
$50k–$75k
38.5%
$75k–$100k
10.6%
$100k–$150k
13.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 23.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 38.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.6% |
| Median income | $61,186 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.4%
$100k–$150k
12.7%
$150k–$200k
2.8%
$200k–$300k
38.2%
$300k–$500k
33.5%
$500k–$1M
10.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $282,400 |
| Median rent / month | $768 |
| Owner occupied | 83.4% |
| Renter occupied | 16.6% |
| Vacant | 4.7% |
| Single-family detached | 77.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 10.1% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.94 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 16.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 17.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 1.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 14.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 11.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 12.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 15.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 32.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 40.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 45.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 21.3% |
| 3 or more | 33.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 2.3% |
| Electricity | 72.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 20.9% |
| Fuel oil | 4.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 113 | 37.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 40 | 13.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 42 | 14.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 106 | 35.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 49 | 16.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 101 | 33.6% |
| Average household size | 1.90 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.6% | 35.5% |
| Married | 56.3% | 35.5% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 28.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.8%
Some HS, no diploma
5.9%
HS graduate
18.7%
Some college, no degree
31.1%
Associate's degree
3.4%
Bachelor's degree
26.7%
Graduate / professional
9.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 36.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 17 | 21.0% |
| Elementary school | 23 | 28.4% |
| High school | 35 | 43.2% |
| College / grad school | 6 | 7.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Public administration
26.9%
Retail trade
19.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
18.4%
Construction
15.0%
Education & healthcare
5.6%
Manufacturing
5.3%
Other services
5.0%
Finance & real estate
4.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 29.1% |
| Service | 39.4% |
| Sales & office | 16.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.6% |
| Production & transportation | 8.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 62.8% |
| Government | 26.9% |
| Self-employed | 10.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 64.7% |
| Carpool | 26.9% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 8.4% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 35.0 |
Poverty
All people
7.9%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
8.8%
Married-couple families
15.9%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.2% |
| Retirement income | 45.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.5% |
| High blood pressure | 37.0% |
| High cholesterol | 37.2% |
| Diabetes | 11.0% |
| Heart disease | 8.0% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Asthma | 8.9% |
| Arthritis | 29.7% |
| Kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.0% |
| Cancer | 8.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.8% |
| Binge drinking | 15.2% |
| No physical activity | 23.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.6% |
| Depression | 23.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.0% |
| Poor mental health | 13.7% |
| Poor physical health | 11.3% |
| No health insurance | 15.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.5% |
| Visited dentist | 64.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.3% |
| Teeth loss | 14.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 45 | 8.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 17.3% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 15.7% |
| 65 and over | 29.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 69.8% |
| Public insurance | 36.5% |
| No insurance | 14.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 552 | 96.5% |
| Spanish | 2 | 0.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 1 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 555 | 97.0% |
| Born in same state | 542 | 94.8% |
| Born in different state | 174 | 30.4% |
| Foreign born | 13 | 2.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 17 | 3.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 15 | 88.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 118 | 20.6% |
| Italian | 112 | 19.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 108 | 18.9% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 52.6% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27923
What city is ZIP code 27923 in?
ZIP code 27923 is primarily assigned to Coinjock, North Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 27923 in?
ZIP code 27923 falls within Currituck County, North Carolina.
Does ZIP code 27923 have an older population?
25% of residents in ZIP code 27923 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 27923 mostly owner-occupied?
83% of occupied units in ZIP code 27923 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 27923?
ZIP code 27923 has an estimated population of 572 residents, with a density of 111 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 27923?
The median household income in ZIP code 27923 is $61,186, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 27923 in?
ZIP code 27923 observes the EST timezone.