27936 ZIP Code — Frisco, NC

Dare County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27936 is located in Frisco, North Carolina, within Dare County. It covers approximately 5.21 square miles and serves a population of 659 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.

About ZIP code 27936

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $367,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $65,368. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 40 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area. Remote work is prevalent — 34% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 27936 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

659

population

5.21

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27936 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27936

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27936. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Frisco	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	659
Population density	126 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	055

Geography
Land area	5.21 sq mi
Water area	1.81 sq mi
Latitude	35.2415
Longitude	-75.6176
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	65.1%	36.4%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	24.1%	35.6%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	10.8%	22.2%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.8%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

659

Population

126

People per sq mi

52.1

Median age

$65,368

Median household income

$43,375

Per capita income

$367,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

95.1%

Home ownership

16.8%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

811

Housing units

30.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	126	19.1%
18 and over	533	80.9%
65 and over	182	27.6%
Median age	52.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.3%

Two or more races 14.7%

Group	Count	%
White	562	85.3%
Two or more races	97	14.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.1%	36.4%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	24.1%	35.6%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	10.8%	22.2%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.8%	6.0%

Under $10k 3.2%

$10k–$15k 4.3%

$15k–$25k 6.9%

$25k–$35k 4.0%

$35k–$50k 30.8%

$50k–$75k 10.4%

$75k–$100k 1.4%

$100k–$150k 16.7%

$150k–$200k 18.4%

$200k+ 3.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.2%
$10k–$15k	4.3%
$15k–$25k	6.9%
$25k–$35k	4.0%
$35k–$50k	30.8%
$50k–$75k	10.4%
$75k–$100k	1.4%
$100k–$150k	16.7%
$150k–$200k	18.4%
$200k+	3.7%
Median income	$65,368

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.5%

$100k–$150k 11.5%

$150k–$200k 4.5%

$200k–$300k 14.5%

$300k–$500k 57.0%

$500k–$1M 10.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$367,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	95.1%
Renter occupied	4.9%
Vacant	58.1%
Single-family detached	95.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.6%
Median rooms	4.5
Avg household size (owned)	1.72

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.6%
2000–2009	16.5%
1990–1999	21.1%
1980–1989	25.7%
1970–1979	22.9%
1960–1969	8.2%
1950–1959	2.9%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	1.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	21.0%
3 bedrooms	55.3%
4 bedrooms	23.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	29.1%
2 vehicles	43.5%
3 or more	27.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	86.5%
Propane / LP gas	13.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	165	47.6%
Cohabiting couple	8	2.3%
Male householder, no spouse	67	19.3%
Female householder, no spouse	107	30.8%
Households with children under 18	74	21.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	154	44.4%
Average household size	1.90

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.3%	3.0%
Married	66.7%	61.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	24.8%
Divorced	0.0%	10.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%

Some HS, no diploma 14.7%

HS graduate 34.0%

Some college, no degree 14.9%

Associate's degree 4.7%

Bachelor's degree 29.1%

Graduate / professional 1.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.7%
Bachelor's or higher	30.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	109	82.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	24	18.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 35.4%

Professional & management 20.3%

Agriculture & mining 9.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.2%

Finance & real estate 8.2%

Education & healthcare 6.7%

Public administration 4.5%

Information 3.0%

Retail trade 2.2%

Other services 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.4%
Service	10.1%
Sales & office	23.0%
Natural resources & construction	29.5%
Production & transportation	2.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.6%
Government	14.1%
Self-employed	20.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	52.7%
Carpool	12.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	34.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	40.1

Poverty

All people 16.8%

Under 18 years 45.2%

18 and over 10.1%

Married-couple families 8.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.6%
Retirement income	24.2%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.8%
High blood pressure	36.1%
High cholesterol	37.4%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	28.0%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.9%
Binge drinking	15.5%
No physical activity	22.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.0%
Depression	23.7%
Fair or poor health	14.7%
Poor mental health	14.2%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	15.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	66.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	14.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	51	9.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	7.7%
65 and over	35.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.9%
Public insurance	32.5%
No insurance	4.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	642	97.4%
Spanish	17	2.6%
Other Indo-European	17	2.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	642	97.4%
Born in same state	591	89.7%
Born in different state	192	29.1%
Foreign born	51	7.7%
Naturalized citizen	17	2.6%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	121	18.4%
Arab	70	10.6%
Italian	42	6.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	6	0.9%
English	5	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	52.7%
Internet access	85.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27936

What city is ZIP code 27936 in?

ZIP code 27936 is primarily assigned to Frisco, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27936 in?

ZIP code 27936 falls within Dare County, North Carolina.

Is ZIP code 27936 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 27936 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 27936 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 27936 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27936?

17% of residents in ZIP code 27936 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 27936 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 27936 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 27936 in?

ZIP code 27936 observes the EST timezone.