27943 ZIP Code — Hatteras, NC

Dare County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27943 is located in Hatteras, North Carolina, within Dare County. It covers approximately 2.68 square miles and serves a population of 458 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.

About ZIP code 27943

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 $470,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 51%.

Median household income is $47,067. 38% 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. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

458

population

2.68

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27943 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27943

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27943. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hatteras	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	458
Population density	171 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	055

Geography
Land area	2.68 sq mi
Water area	1.98 sq mi
Latitude	35.2194
Longitude	-75.6872
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	45.6%	36.4%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	40.9%	35.6%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	13.5%	22.2%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.8%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

458

Population

171

People per sq mi

33.7

Median age

$47,067

Median household income

$21,626

Per capita income

$470,900

Median home value

$1,563

Median monthly rent

51.1%

Home ownership

0.2%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

432

Housing units

48.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	129	28.2%
18 and over	329	71.8%
65 and over	54	11.8%
Median age	33.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.2%

Two or more races 2.8%

Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	442	94.2%
Two or more races	13	2.8%
Hispanic or Latino	11	2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.6%	36.4%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	40.9%	35.6%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	13.5%	22.2%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.8%	6.0%

$25k–$35k 26.9%

$35k–$50k 28.0%

$50k–$75k 29.6%

$75k–$100k 15.6%

Range	% of households
$25k–$35k	26.9%
$35k–$50k	28.0%
$50k–$75k	29.6%
$75k–$100k	15.6%
Median income	$47,067

Housing

Home values

$300k–$500k 70.5%

$500k–$1M 29.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$470,900
Median rent / month	$1,563
Owner occupied	51.1%
Renter occupied	48.9%
Vacant	64.4%
Single-family detached	75.5%
Large apartment buildings	5.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	4.7
Avg household size (owned)	1.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.4%
2000–2009	29.1%
1990–1999	21.0%
1980–1989	30.0%
1970–1979	8.0%
1960–1969	4.2%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	2.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.0%
1 bedroom	10.3%
2 bedrooms	14.1%
3 bedrooms	53.7%
4 bedrooms	8.2%
5+ bedrooms	9.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.1%
1 vehicle	40.9%
2 vehicles	0.0%
3 or more	50.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	100.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	98	52.7%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	88	47.3%
Households with children under 18	74	39.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	54	29.0%
Average household size	2.33

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	43.8%	0.5%
Married	56.2%	55.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	27.0%
Divorced	0.0%	17.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 18.8%

Some college, no degree 32.5%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 31.2%

Graduate / professional 16.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	99.4%
Bachelor's or higher	48.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	2	3.8%
High school	33	62.3%
College / grad school	18	34.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 35.5%

Education & healthcare 23.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 16.6%

Finance & real estate 13.0%

Public administration 10.1%

Agriculture & mining 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.2%
Service	23.1%
Sales & office	17.2%
Natural resources & construction	19.5%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	59.8%
Government	23.1%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	17.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	50.4%
Carpool	34.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	13.5%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.6

Poverty

All people 0.2%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.2%
Retirement income	29.6%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.8%
High blood pressure	35.6%
High cholesterol	37.1%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	27.6%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.3%
Binge drinking	16.0%
No physical activity	22.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.2%
Depression	23.9%
Fair or poor health	14.5%
Poor mental health	14.4%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	15.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.8%
Visited dentist	65.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	14.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.9%
Under 18	1.6%
18–64 years	25.7%
65 and over	48.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.9%
Public insurance	27.7%
No insurance	5.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	364	79.5%
Spanish	10	2.7%
Other Indo-European	10	2.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	456	99.6%
Born in same state	456	99.6%
Born in different state	142	31.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.4%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	187	40.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	110	24%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.6%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27943

What city is ZIP code 27943 in?

ZIP code 27943 is primarily assigned to Hatteras, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27943 in?

ZIP code 27943 falls within Dare County, North Carolina.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 27943?

48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 27943 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 27943 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27943?

The median home value in ZIP code 27943 is $470,900.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 27943?

The median household income in ZIP code 27943 is $47,067, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 27943 in?

ZIP code 27943 observes the EST timezone.