27929 ZIP Code — Currituck, NC

Currituck County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27929 is located in Currituck, North Carolina, within Currituck County. It covers approximately 15.49 square miles and serves a population of 3,403 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.

About ZIP code 27929

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 $360,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $114,775. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 45% 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 40 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 21% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 27929 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,403

population

15.49

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27929 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27929

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27929. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Currituck	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,403
Population density	220 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	053

Geography
Land area	15.49 sq mi
Water area	12.52 sq mi
Latitude	36.4313
Longitude	-75.9971
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	17.4%	31.0%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	33.3%	37.1%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	42.8%	26.5%	19.1%
Over $200k	6.5%	5.5%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

3,403

Population

220

People per sq mi

42.3

Median age

$114,775

Median household income

$44,616

Per capita income

$360,300

Median home value

$1,172

Median monthly rent

92.5%

Home ownership

3.5%

Poverty rate

2.4%

Unemployment

1,112

Housing units

31.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

186

5–9

174

167

10–14

157

15–19

20–24

214

25–34

200

122

35–44

114

214

45–54

201

138

55–59

129

159

60–64

149

222

65–74

208

75–84

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	881	25.9%
18 and over	2,522	74.1%
65 and over	665	19.5%
Median age	42.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 79.6%

Black or African American 8.2%

Hispanic or Latino 5.9%

Two or more races 4.4%

Other race 1.6%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	2,881	79.6%
Black or African American	297	8.2%
Hispanic or Latino	215	5.9%
Two or more races	158	4.4%
Other race	57	1.6%
Asian	10	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	17.4%	31.0%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	33.3%	37.1%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	42.8%	26.5%	19.1%
Over $200k	6.5%	5.5%	6.0%

Under $10k 3.5%

$10k–$15k 1.1%

$15k–$25k 2.8%

$25k–$35k 4.1%

$35k–$50k 3.6%

$50k–$75k 18.5%

$75k–$100k 8.1%

$100k–$150k 36.6%

$150k–$200k 6.4%

$200k+ 15.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.5%
$10k–$15k	1.1%
$15k–$25k	2.8%
$25k–$35k	4.1%
$35k–$50k	3.6%
$50k–$75k	18.5%
$75k–$100k	8.1%
$100k–$150k	36.6%
$150k–$200k	6.4%
$200k+	15.3%
Median income	$114,775

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.2%

$50k–$100k 7.6%

$100k–$150k 2.0%

$150k–$200k 3.3%

$200k–$300k 6.8%

$300k–$500k 53.6%

$500k–$1M 21.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$360,300
Median rent / month	$1,172
Owner occupied	92.5%
Renter occupied	7.5%
Vacant	1.6%
Single-family detached	91.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.4%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.79

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.9%
2010–2019	22.3%
2000–2009	30.7%
1990–1999	18.8%
1980–1989	10.8%
1970–1979	7.3%
1960–1969	1.2%
1950–1959	2.8%
1940–1949	2.4%
1939 or earlier	2.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	2.1%
3 bedrooms	55.1%
4 bedrooms	38.9%
5+ bedrooms	3.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.5%
1 vehicle	17.4%
2 vehicles	34.0%
3 or more	46.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	83.1%
Propane / LP gas	14.2%
Fuel oil	0.9%
Wood	1.1%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	875	74.1%
Cohabiting couple	70	5.9%
Male householder, no spouse	73	6.2%
Female householder, no spouse	163	13.8%
Households with children under 18	388	32.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	452	38.3%
Average household size	2.88

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.1%	14.7%
Married	71.3%	68.7%
Separated	1.9%	1.5%
Widowed	2.0%	5.9%
Divorced	5.7%	9.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%

Some HS, no diploma 1.3%

HS graduate 36.1%

Some college, no degree 19.7%

Associate's degree 10.6%

Bachelor's degree 23.0%

Graduate / professional 8.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.2%
Bachelor's or higher	31.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	126	12.2%
Kindergarten	75	7.2%
Elementary school	592	57.1%
High school	89	8.6%
College / grad school	154	14.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.6%

Professional & management 18.6%

Public administration 12.5%

Retail trade 9.6%

Construction 8.3%

Manufacturing 7.7%

Other services 6.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.9%

Finance & real estate 4.2%

Transportation & utilities 4.1%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	52.5%
Service	12.6%
Sales & office	15.8%
Natural resources & construction	13.3%
Production & transportation	5.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	59.9%
Government	31.6%
Self-employed	8.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.0%
Carpool	11.0%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	12.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	39.7

Poverty

All people 3.5%

Under 18 years 2.2%

18 and over 4.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 64.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.5%
Retirement income	39.6%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.5%
High blood pressure	36.2%
High cholesterol	37.7%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	8.6%
Arthritis	29.0%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.3%
Binge drinking	15.7%
No physical activity	21.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.9%
Depression	22.6%
Fair or poor health	12.5%
Poor mental health	13.1%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	14.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.6%
Visited dentist	67.6%
Cholesterol screening	92.3%
Teeth loss	11.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	522	20.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.8%
Under 18	3.0%
18–64 years	11.4%
65 and over	24.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	82.1%
Public insurance	27.7%
No insurance	9.4%
Uninsured under 19	15.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,255	95.7%
Spanish	108	3.3%
Other Indo-European	44	1.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	64	2.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,353	98.5%
Born in same state	3,283	96.5%
Born in different state	620	18.2%
Foreign born	70	2.1%
Naturalized citizen	50	1.5%
Not a US citizen	31	62.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	639	18.8%
French	526	15.5%
Italian	340	10%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	43	1.3%
German	6	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.7%
Internet access	96.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27929

What city is ZIP code 27929 in?

ZIP code 27929 is primarily assigned to Currituck, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27929 in?

ZIP code 27929 falls within Currituck County, North Carolina.

Is ZIP code 27929 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 27929 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 27929 have a large veteran population?

21% of civilians in ZIP code 27929 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 27929 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 27929 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27929?

The median home value in ZIP code 27929 is $360,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 27929 in?

ZIP code 27929 observes the EST timezone.