27956 ZIP Code — Maple, NC

Currituck County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27956 is located in Maple, North Carolina, within Currituck County. It covers approximately 2.75 square miles and serves a population of 174 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.

174

population

2.75

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27956 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27956

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27956. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Maple	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27917 Barco (2.8 mi) 27923 Coinjock (4.5 mi) 27973 Shawboro (5.5 mi) 27916 Aydlett (7.9 mi) 27950 Knotts Island (8.1 mi) 27927 Corolla (9.2 mi) 27921 Camden (9.5 mi) 27974 Shiloh (9.6 mi) 27958 Moyock (9.8 mi) 27965 Poplar Branch (11.3 mi) 27939 Grandy (12.1 mi) 23457 Virginia Beach (15.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	174
Population density	63 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	053

Geography
Land area	2.75 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	36.4002
Longitude	-76.0029
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	14.0%	31.0%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	48.4%	37.1%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	37.6%	26.5%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.5%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

174

Population

People per sq mi

38.3

Median age

Median household income

$41,786

Per capita income

$350,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

67.1%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

27.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

55–59

60–64

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	27	15.5%
18 and over	147	84.5%
65 and over	12	6.9%
Median age	38.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 57.7%

Two or more races 23.4%

Hispanic or Latino 13.4%

Black or African American 2.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%

Other race 1.5%

Group	Count	%
White	116	57.7%
Two or more races	47	23.4%
Hispanic or Latino	27	13.4%
Black or African American	5	2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	1.5%
Other race	3	1.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	14.0%	31.0%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	48.4%	37.1%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	37.6%	26.5%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.5%	6.0%

$35k–$50k 32.9%

$75k–$100k 18.6%

$100k–$150k 18.6%

$150k–$200k 30.0%

Range	% of households
$35k–$50k	32.9%
$75k–$100k	18.6%
$100k–$150k	18.6%
$150k–$200k	30.0%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$200k–$300k 27.7%

$300k–$500k 44.7%

$500k–$1M 27.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$350,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	67.1%
Renter occupied	32.9%
Vacant	14.6%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.02

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	30.5%
2000–2009	25.6%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	43.9%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	28.0%
3 bedrooms	30.5%
4 bedrooms	25.6%
5+ bedrooms	15.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	32.9%
2 vehicles	18.6%
3 or more	48.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	81.4%
Fuel oil	18.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	70	100.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	36	51.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	21	30.0%
Average household size	2.10

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.3%	5.5%
Married	74.5%	94.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	3.2%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 12.5%

Some HS, no diploma 4.2%

HS graduate 19.4%

Some college, no degree 21.5%

Associate's degree 14.6%

Bachelor's degree 10.4%

Graduate / professional 17.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.3%
Bachelor's or higher	27.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	48.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	13	52.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 35.4%

Manufacturing 25.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 20.4%

Professional & management 18.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	54.0%
Service	14.2%
Sales & office	20.4%
Natural resources & construction	11.5%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	59.3%
Government	40.7%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.7%
Carpool	13.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	46.2

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	0.0%
Retirement income	30.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.8%
High blood pressure	31.7%
High cholesterol	32.8%
Diabetes	8.9%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	8.5%
Arthritis	23.9%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.3%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.9%
Binge drinking	18.8%
No physical activity	21.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.2%
Depression	23.0%
Fair or poor health	11.8%
Poor mental health	14.2%
Poor physical health	9.6%
No health insurance	16.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.5%
Visited dentist	64.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	12.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	34	23.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.7%
Under 18	52.0%
18–64 years	11.5%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	89.1%
Public insurance	20.4%
No insurance	10.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	162	93.1%
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)	174	100.0%
Born in same state	153	87.9%
Born in different state	68	39.1%
Foreign born	21	12.1%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	28	16.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	15	8.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.2%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27956

What city is ZIP code 27956 in?

ZIP code 27956 is primarily assigned to Maple, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27956 in?

ZIP code 27956 falls within Currituck County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 27956 have a large veteran population?

23% of civilians in ZIP code 27956 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27956?

The median home value in ZIP code 27956 is $350,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 27956?

ZIP code 27956 has an estimated population of 174 residents, with a density of 63 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 27956 in?

ZIP code 27956 observes the EST timezone.