27947 ZIP Code — Jarvisburg, NC

Currituck County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27947 is located in Jarvisburg, North Carolina, within Currituck County. It covers approximately 10.33 square miles and serves a population of 1,183 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.

About ZIP code 27947

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 $247,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $83,571.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 17% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 27947 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and high homeownership.

1,183

population

10.33

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27947 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27947

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27947. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Jarvisburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27966 Powells Point (3.2 mi) 27939 Grandy (4.4 mi) 27941 Harbinger (5.3 mi) 27965 Poplar Branch (5.4 mi) 27964 Point Harbor (8 mi) 27949 Kitty Hawk (8.2 mi) 27916 Aydlett (8.9 mi) 27974 Shiloh (9.6 mi) 27923 Coinjock (12.4 mi) 27927 Corolla (13.8 mi) 27917 Barco (13.9 mi) 27948 Kill Devil Hills (14 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,183
Population density	115 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	053

Geography
Land area	10.33 sq mi
Water area	9.27 sq mi
Latitude	36.1907
Longitude	-75.8604
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	29.7%	31.0%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	40.2%	37.1%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	22.9%	26.5%	19.1%
Over $200k	7.2%	5.5%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,183

Population

115

People per sq mi

46.4

Median age

$83,571

Median household income

$37,543

Per capita income

$247,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

94.1%

Home ownership

7.6%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

463

Housing units

23.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

104

150

45–54

193

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	191	16.1%
18 and over	992	83.9%
65 and over	81	6.8%
Median age	46.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80.1%

Hispanic or Latino 8.6%

Other race 5.3%

Two or more races 4.3%

Black or African American 1.8%

Group	Count	%
White	1,036	80.1%
Hispanic or Latino	111	8.6%
Other race	69	5.3%
Two or more races	55	4.3%
Black or African American	23	1.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.7%	31.0%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	40.2%	37.1%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	22.9%	26.5%	19.1%
Over $200k	7.2%	5.5%	6.0%

Under $10k 2.0%

$10k–$15k 4.4%

$15k–$25k 3.3%

$25k–$35k 1.3%

$35k–$50k 17.8%

$50k–$75k 18.4%

$75k–$100k 19.5%

$100k–$150k 15.4%

$150k–$200k 13.8%

$200k+ 4.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.0%
$10k–$15k	4.4%
$15k–$25k	3.3%
$25k–$35k	1.3%
$35k–$50k	17.8%
$50k–$75k	18.4%
$75k–$100k	19.5%
$100k–$150k	15.4%
$150k–$200k	13.8%
$200k+	4.2%
Median income	$83,571

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.1%

$50k–$100k 0.2%

$100k–$150k 5.1%

$150k–$200k 6.8%

$200k–$300k 35.2%

$300k–$500k 29.4%

$500k–$1M 7.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$247,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	94.1%
Renter occupied	5.9%
Vacant	6.9%
Single-family detached	91.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.9%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.69

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.0%
2000–2009	32.0%
1990–1999	27.8%
1980–1989	10.8%
1970–1979	9.4%
1960–1969	6.5%
1950–1959	5.5%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.4%
1 bedroom	4.9%
2 bedrooms	18.2%
3 bedrooms	46.5%
4 bedrooms	15.7%
5+ bedrooms	12.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.3%
1 vehicle	5.5%
2 vehicles	33.8%
3 or more	59.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	92.1%
Propane / LP gas	7.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	281	61.6%
Cohabiting couple	27	5.9%
Male householder, no spouse	57	12.5%
Female householder, no spouse	91	20.0%
Households with children under 18	103	22.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	70	15.4%
Average household size	2.59

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.0%	24.6%
Married	68.2%	46.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.3%	14.1%
Divorced	2.6%	14.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.6%

Some HS, no diploma 2.5%

HS graduate 46.8%

Some college, no degree 16.3%

Associate's degree 7.6%

Bachelor's degree 21.3%

Graduate / professional 1.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.9%
Bachelor's or higher	23.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	10	5.3%
Elementary school	72	38.5%
High school	70	37.4%
College / grad school	35	18.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 22.1%

Education & healthcare 17.8%

Retail trade 15.1%

Transportation & utilities 14.0%

Public administration 8.4%

Finance & real estate 6.1%

Other services 6.0%

Professional & management 5.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.4%

Information 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.8%
Service	18.4%
Sales & office	20.1%
Natural resources & construction	19.1%
Production & transportation	13.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	61.8%
Government	26.2%
Self-employed	10.0%
Unpaid family workers	2.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	93.6%
Carpool	1.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.4%
Other means	2.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.9

Poverty

All people 7.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 9.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	19.5%
Retirement income	17.8%
Supplemental Security	6.4%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.7%
High blood pressure	35.9%
High cholesterol	34.5%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	27.7%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.4%
Binge drinking	16.2%
No physical activity	24.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.5%
Depression	24.3%
Fair or poor health	15.5%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	17.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.4%
Visited dentist	60.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	16.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	173	17.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	4.6%
Under 18	1.0%
18–64 years	3.7%
65 and over	23.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.5%
Public insurance	24.3%
No insurance	11.6%
Uninsured under 19	18.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,158	97.9%
Spanish	12	1.0%
Other Indo-European	12	1.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,146	96.9%
Born in same state	1,146	96.9%
Born in different state	499	42.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	37	3.1%
Not a US citizen	37	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	307	26%
Arab	181	15.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	87	7.4%
English	10	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.5%
Internet access	97.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27947

What city is ZIP code 27947 in?

ZIP code 27947 is primarily assigned to Jarvisburg, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27947 in?

ZIP code 27947 falls within Currituck County, North Carolina.

Is ZIP code 27947 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 27947 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 27947 have a large veteran population?

17% of civilians in ZIP code 27947 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 27947?

ZIP code 27947 has an estimated population of 1,183 residents, with a density of 115 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 27947?

The median household income in ZIP code 27947 is $83,571, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 27947 in?

ZIP code 27947 observes the EST timezone.