27941 ZIP Code — Harbinger, NC

Currituck County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27941 is located in Harbinger, North Carolina, within Currituck County. It covers approximately 2.54 square miles and serves a population of 493 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.

About ZIP code 27941

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $333,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $38,224. 59% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 27941 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

493

population

2.54

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27941 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27941

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27941. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Harbinger	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27966 Powells Point (2.1 mi) 27964 Point Harbor (2.8 mi) 27947 Jarvisburg (5.3 mi) 27949 Kitty Hawk (5.8 mi) 27948 Kill Devil Hills (9.6 mi) 27939 Grandy (9.6 mi) 27965 Poplar Branch (10.7 mi) 27974 Shiloh (14 mi) 27916 Aydlett (14.2 mi) 27923 Coinjock (17.6 mi) 27954 Manteo (17.9 mi) 27927 Corolla (18.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	493
Population density	194 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	053

Geography
Land area	2.54 sq mi
Water area	3.95 sq mi
Latitude	36.1184
Longitude	-75.8313
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	47.0%	31.0%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	28.8%	37.1%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	24.2%	26.5%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.5%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

493

Population

194

People per sq mi

62.5

Median age

$38,224

Median household income

$37,351

Per capita income

$333,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

94.1%

Home ownership

12.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

389

Housing units

26.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	28	5.7%
18 and over	465	94.3%
65 and over	227	46.0%
Median age	62.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.6%

Black or African American 3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	476	96.6%
Black or African American	15	3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.0%	31.0%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	28.8%	37.1%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	24.2%	26.5%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.5%	6.0%

Under $10k 2.8%

$10k–$15k 7.6%

$15k–$25k 16.6%

$25k–$35k 14.8%

$35k–$50k 21.4%

$50k–$75k 7.9%

$75k–$100k 11.0%

$100k–$150k 12.4%

$150k–$200k 2.8%

$200k+ 2.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.8%
$10k–$15k	7.6%
$15k–$25k	16.6%
$25k–$35k	14.8%
$35k–$50k	21.4%
$50k–$75k	7.9%
$75k–$100k	11.0%
$100k–$150k	12.4%
$150k–$200k	2.8%
$200k+	2.8%
Median income	$38,224

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.7%

$150k–$200k 0.7%

$200k–$300k 30.0%

$300k–$500k 29.7%

$500k–$1M 27.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$333,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	94.1%
Renter occupied	5.9%
Vacant	28.6%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	1.70

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.4%
2000–2009	14.3%
1990–1999	30.5%
1980–1989	2.0%
1970–1979	15.8%
1960–1969	3.7%
1950–1959	13.5%
1940–1949	4.9%
1939 or earlier	5.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	0.0%
3 bedrooms	63.8%
4 bedrooms	29.1%
5+ bedrooms	7.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.9%
1 vehicle	33.4%
2 vehicles	34.8%
3 or more	24.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.8%
Electricity	84.5%
Propane / LP gas	10.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	95	32.8%
Cohabiting couple	29	10.0%
Male householder, no spouse	89	30.7%
Female householder, no spouse	77	26.6%
Households with children under 18	38	13.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	171	59.0%
Average household size	1.70

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	8.3%	20.2%
Married	44.8%	39.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	32.8%	5.6%
Divorced	14.1%	34.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.9%

HS graduate 41.9%

Some college, no degree 16.8%

Associate's degree 10.7%

Bachelor's degree 14.0%

Graduate / professional 12.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.1%
Bachelor's or higher	26.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	28	100.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 27.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 25.9%

Construction 19.4%

Transportation & utilities 10.8%

Finance & real estate 9.4%

Agriculture & mining 7.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.9%
Service	5.0%
Sales & office	26.6%
Natural resources & construction	20.1%
Production & transportation	27.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.8%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	25.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.0

Poverty

All people 12.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 12.7%

Married-couple families 8.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	59.0%
Retirement income	23.8%
Supplemental Security	8.6%
Cash public assistance	5.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.1%
High blood pressure	38.5%
High cholesterol	38.1%
Diabetes	12.1%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	30.4%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.9%
Binge drinking	15.8%
No physical activity	24.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.8%
Depression	24.0%
Fair or poor health	15.9%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	12.6%
No health insurance	16.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.0%
Visited dentist	60.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	15.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	53	11.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	16.8%
65 and over	29.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.0%
Public insurance	64.7%
No insurance	4.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	493	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	473	95.9%
Born in same state	452	91.7%
Born in different state	107	21.7%
Foreign born	21	4.3%
Naturalized citizen	20	4.1%
Not a US citizen	7	35.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	129	26.2%
Italian	116	23.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	54	11%
Irish	7	1.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	58.8%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27941

What city is ZIP code 27941 in?

ZIP code 27941 is primarily assigned to Harbinger, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27941 in?

ZIP code 27941 falls within Currituck County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 27941 have an older population?

46% of residents in ZIP code 27941 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 27941 have a large retiree population?

59% of households in ZIP code 27941 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 27941 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 27941 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 27941 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 27941 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 27941 in?

ZIP code 27941 observes the EST timezone.