27939 ZIP Code — Grandy, NC

Currituck County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27939 is located in Grandy, North Carolina, within Currituck County. It covers approximately 7.64 square miles and serves a population of 2,407 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.

About ZIP code 27939

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 $260,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $70,465. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 19% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 27939 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,407

population

7.64

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27939 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27939

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27939. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Grandy	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27965 Poplar Branch (1.9 mi) 27947 Jarvisburg (4.4 mi) 27916 Aydlett (4.8 mi) 27974 Shiloh (6 mi) 27966 Powells Point (7.6 mi) 27923 Coinjock (8.1 mi) 27917 Barco (9.5 mi) 27941 Harbinger (9.6 mi) 27927 Corolla (10.7 mi) 27956 Maple (12.1 mi) 27949 Kitty Hawk (12.2 mi) 27964 Point Harbor (12.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,407
Population density	315 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	053

Geography
Land area	7.64 sq mi
Water area	1.13 sq mi
Latitude	36.2439
Longitude	-75.9038
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	35.4%	31.0%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	43.2%	37.1%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	17.2%	26.5%	19.1%
Over $200k	4.2%	5.5%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,407

Population

315

People per sq mi

52.5

Median age

$70,465

Median household income

$39,476

Per capita income

$260,500

Median home value

$1,153

Median monthly rent

78.3%

Home ownership

6.9%

Poverty rate

4.8%

Unemployment

1,071

Housing units

20.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

120

25–34

124

147

35–44

154

185

45–54

193

124

55–59

130

120

60–64

125

174

65–74

181

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	301	12.5%
18 and over	2,106	87.5%
65 and over	558	23.2%
Median age	52.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.5%

Black or African American 4.8%

Two or more races 1.8%

Asian 1.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

Other race 1.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,163	88.5%
Black or African American	117	4.8%
Two or more races	45	1.8%
Asian	44	1.8%
Hispanic or Latino	38	1.6%
Other race	33	1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.4%	31.0%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	43.2%	37.1%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	17.2%	26.5%	19.1%
Over $200k	4.2%	5.5%	6.0%

Under $10k 2.6%

$10k–$15k 4.3%

$15k–$25k 4.0%

$25k–$35k 8.7%

$35k–$50k 6.9%

$50k–$75k 32.1%

$75k–$100k 12.9%

$100k–$150k 19.6%

$150k–$200k 4.4%

$200k+ 4.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.6%
$10k–$15k	4.3%
$15k–$25k	4.0%
$25k–$35k	8.7%
$35k–$50k	6.9%
$50k–$75k	32.1%
$75k–$100k	12.9%
$100k–$150k	19.6%
$150k–$200k	4.4%
$200k+	4.5%
Median income	$70,465

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.2%

$50k–$100k 13.1%

$100k–$150k 0.4%

$150k–$200k 12.4%

$200k–$300k 36.0%

$300k–$500k 27.2%

$500k–$1M 5.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$260,500
Median rent / month	$1,153
Owner occupied	78.3%
Renter occupied	21.7%
Vacant	13.3%
Single-family detached	74.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	20.9%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.02

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.0%
2000–2009	27.3%
1990–1999	17.2%
1980–1989	20.9%
1970–1979	17.3%
1960–1969	2.3%
1950–1959	1.1%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	2.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	11.6%
2 bedrooms	16.5%
3 bedrooms	52.0%
4 bedrooms	18.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.7%
1 vehicle	30.7%
2 vehicles	39.0%
3 or more	28.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.5%
Electricity	87.2%
Propane / LP gas	4.3%
Wood	3.2%
Solar	2.0%
No fuel used	1.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	552	48.2%
Cohabiting couple	31	2.7%
Male householder, no spouse	218	19.0%
Female householder, no spouse	344	30.0%
Households with children under 18	209	18.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	464	40.5%
Average household size	2.09

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.9%	15.8%
Married	59.6%	52.4%
Separated	3.2%	0.7%
Widowed	3.9%	7.6%
Divorced	7.4%	23.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.9%

Some HS, no diploma 10.9%

HS graduate 32.7%

Some college, no degree 23.0%

Associate's degree 8.1%

Bachelor's degree 16.6%

Graduate / professional 3.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.2%
Bachelor's or higher	20.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	18	5.3%
Elementary school	178	52.4%
High school	75	22.1%
College / grad school	69	20.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 20.6%

Education & healthcare 14.0%

Construction 11.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.8%

Other services 11.1%

Public administration 9.2%

Professional & management 6.4%

Transportation & utilities 4.6%

Agriculture & mining 3.9%

Manufacturing 3.4%

Finance & real estate 3.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.1%
Service	14.8%
Sales & office	22.9%
Natural resources & construction	18.5%
Production & transportation	17.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.5%
Government	16.1%
Self-employed	10.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.8%
Carpool	16.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.6

Poverty

All people 6.9%

Under 18 years 6.3%

18 and over 7.0%

Married-couple families 2.2%

Female-led households 12.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.5%
Retirement income	25.5%
Supplemental Security	1.3%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.2%
High blood pressure	35.5%
High cholesterol	35.8%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	27.7%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.7%
Binge drinking	16.1%
No physical activity	23.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.1%
Depression	23.7%
Fair or poor health	14.1%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	16.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.4%
Visited dentist	62.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	14.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	389	18.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.6%
Under 18	27.6%
18–64 years	12.1%
65 and over	40.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.7%
Public insurance	37.4%
No insurance	20.2%
Uninsured under 19	10.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,377	98.8%
Spanish	26	1.1%
Other Indo-European	17	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	9	0.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,316	96.2%
Born in same state	2,310	96.0%
Born in different state	656	27.3%
Foreign born	6	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	91	3.8%
Not a US citizen	50	54.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	414	17.2%
Italian	279	11.6%
Arab	186	7.7%
English	48	2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	10	0.4%
Polish	8	0.3%
German	6	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.6%
Internet access	97.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27939

What city is ZIP code 27939 in?

ZIP code 27939 is primarily assigned to Grandy, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27939 in?

ZIP code 27939 falls within Currituck County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 27939 have a large veteran population?

19% of civilians in ZIP code 27939 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 27939 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 27939 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 27939?

ZIP code 27939 has an estimated population of 2,407 residents, with a density of 315 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 27939?

The median household income in ZIP code 27939 is $70,465, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 27939 in?

ZIP code 27939 observes the EST timezone.