27953 ZIP Code — Manns Harbor, NC

Dare County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27953 is located in Manns Harbor, North Carolina, within Dare County. It covers approximately 262.21 square miles and serves a population of 774 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.

About ZIP code 27953

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.

Median household income is $50,302. Poverty affects 28% of residents, above 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 arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 30% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 26% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 27953 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

774

population

262.21

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27953 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27953

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27953. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Manns Harbor	Acceptable
Manns Harbor	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27954 Manteo (13.1 mi) 27981 Wanchese (13.8 mi) 27959 Nags Head (16.4 mi) 27925 Columbia (18 mi) 27964 Point Harbor (18.8 mi) 27948 Kill Devil Hills (18.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	774
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	055

Geography
Land area	262.21 sq mi
Water area	63.97 sq mi
Latitude	35.8229
Longitude	-75.8862
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	56.7%	36.4%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	28.1%	35.6%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	15.2%	22.2%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.8%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

774

Population

People per sq mi

40.9

Median age

$50,302

Median household income

$30,511

Per capita income

Median home value

$1,227

Median monthly rent

63.5%

Home ownership

27.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

396

Housing units

14.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

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	202	26.1%
18 and over	572	73.9%
65 and over	187	24.2%
Median age	40.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 57%

Two or more races 22.4%

Hispanic or Latino 20.6%

Group	Count	%
White	556	57%
Two or more races	218	22.4%
Hispanic or Latino	201	20.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.7%	36.4%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	28.1%	35.6%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	15.2%	22.2%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.8%	6.0%

Under $10k 1.5%

$10k–$15k 3.5%

$15k–$25k 28.3%

$25k–$35k 7.7%

$35k–$50k 8.2%

$50k–$75k 21.3%

$75k–$100k 6.7%

$100k–$150k 18.4%

$150k–$200k 4.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.5%
$10k–$15k	3.5%
$15k–$25k	28.3%
$25k–$35k	7.7%
$35k–$50k	8.2%
$50k–$75k	21.3%
$75k–$100k	6.7%
$100k–$150k	18.4%
$150k–$200k	4.5%
Median income	$50,302

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 43.8%

$50k–$100k 2.3%

$100k–$150k 2.7%

$150k–$200k 7.8%

$200k–$300k 16.4%

$300k–$500k 12.5%

$500k–$1M 14.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$1,227
Owner occupied	63.5%
Renter occupied	36.5%
Vacant	25.8%
Single-family detached	54.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	46.0%
Median rooms	4.1
Avg household size (owned)	1.73

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	23.2%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	44.6%
1970–1979	7.9%
1960–1969	1.8%
1950–1959	9.2%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	13.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.6%
2 bedrooms	62.8%
3 bedrooms	25.6%
4 bedrooms	9.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	30.5%
2 vehicles	63.5%
3 or more	6.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.5%
Electricity	84.4%
Propane / LP gas	4.7%
Fuel oil	5.0%
Wood	1.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	130	32.3%
Cohabiting couple	9	2.2%
Male householder, no spouse	178	44.2%
Female householder, no spouse	86	21.3%
Households with children under 18	92	22.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	169	41.9%
Average household size	1.92

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	16.1%	31.2%
Married	50.8%	49.3%
Separated	0.0%	9.4%
Widowed	0.0%	6.9%
Divorced	33.1%	3.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.6%

Some HS, no diploma 16.1%

HS graduate 18.1%

Some college, no degree 39.4%

Associate's degree 5.3%

Bachelor's degree 13.5%

Graduate / professional 1.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.4%
Bachelor's or higher	14.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	6.7%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	144	73.8%
High school	38	19.5%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 33.5%

Professional & management 17.1%

Construction 15.4%

Education & healthcare 8.7%

Other services 7.7%

Retail trade 6.0%

Wholesale trade 4.3%

Public administration 2.7%

Agriculture & mining 2.2%

Transportation & utilities 1.4%

Finance & real estate 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	49.6%
Service	13.5%
Sales & office	7.0%
Natural resources & construction	28.0%
Production & transportation	1.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.3%
Government	17.1%
Self-employed	16.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.7%
Carpool	13.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	9.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.3

Poverty

All people 27.5%

Under 18 years 74.8%

18 and over 10.8%

Married-couple families 4.6%

Female-led households 50.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.5%
Retirement income	27.5%
Supplemental Security	2.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.3%
High blood pressure	33.9%
High cholesterol	35.4%
Diabetes	10.2%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	25.7%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.7%
Binge drinking	16.5%
No physical activity	24.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.0%
Depression	23.8%
Fair or poor health	14.9%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	20.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.6%
Visited dentist	63.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	16.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	20	3.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.8%
Under 18	7.4%
18–64 years	1.0%
65 and over	75.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.9%
Public insurance	30.7%
No insurance	30.2%
Uninsured under 19	67.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	749	96.8%
Spanish	192	25.6%
Other Indo-European	192	25.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	573	74.0%
Born in same state	573	74.0%
Born in different state	307	39.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	201	26.0%
Not a US citizen	45	22.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	137	17.7%
Arab	104	13.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	23	3%
English	11	1.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	52.1%
Internet access	98.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27953

What city is ZIP code 27953 in?

ZIP code 27953 is primarily assigned to Manns Harbor, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27953 in?

ZIP code 27953 falls within Dare County, North Carolina.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27953?

28% of residents in ZIP code 27953 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 27953?

Approximately 26% of households in ZIP code 27953 speak Spanish as a primary language.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 27953?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 27953 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 27953 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 27953 in?

ZIP code 27953 observes the EST timezone.