27958 ZIP Code — Moyock, NC

Currituck County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27958 is located in Moyock, North Carolina, within Currituck County. It covers approximately 79.83 square miles and serves a population of 12,612 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.

About ZIP code 27958

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 $336,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $102,229. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

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

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 27958 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and high homeownership.

12,612

population

79.83

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27958 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27958

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27958. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Moyock	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27921 Camden (7.7 mi) 27973 Shawboro (8.5 mi) 27950 Knotts Island (8.5 mi) 27956 Maple (9.8 mi) 27976 South Mills (11.1 mi) 27917 Barco (11.7 mi) 27909 Elizabeth City (12.2 mi) 23457 Virginia Beach (13.2 mi) 23322 Chesapeake (13.9 mi) 27923 Coinjock (14.2 mi) 27974 Shiloh (16.4 mi) 23456 Virginia Beach (16.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	12,612
Population density	158 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	053

Geography
Land area	79.83 sq mi
Water area	1.54 sq mi
Latitude	36.4671
Longitude	-76.1582
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	22.9%	31.0%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	36.3%	37.1%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	33.0%	26.5%	19.1%
Over $200k	7.8%	5.5%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

12,612

Population

158

People per sq mi

36.9

Median age

$102,229

Median household income

$39,861

Per capita income

$336,000

Median home value

$1,564

Median monthly rent

89.6%

Home ownership

6.5%

Poverty rate

3.9%

Unemployment

4,070

Housing units

26.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

437

Under 5

445

391

5–9

398

458

10–14

465

514

15–19

522

331

20–24

337

738

25–34

750

881

35–44

896

818

45–54

832

434

55–59

442

522

60–64

532

546

65–74

556

159

75–84

161

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,245	25.7%
18 and over	9,367	74.3%
65 and over	1,469	11.6%
Median age	36.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.4%

Black or African American 4.9%

Two or more races 4.2%

Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

Asian 1.3%

Other race 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	11,166	86.4%
Black or African American	636	4.9%
Two or more races	542	4.2%
Hispanic or Latino	315	2.4%
Asian	164	1.3%
Other race	104	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	22.9%	31.0%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	36.3%	37.1%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	33.0%	26.5%	19.1%
Over $200k	7.8%	5.5%	6.0%

Under $10k 1.3%

$10k–$15k 0.3%

$15k–$25k 5.6%

$25k–$35k 7.5%

$35k–$50k 5.6%

$50k–$75k 18.0%

$75k–$100k 8.7%

$100k–$150k 28.5%

$150k–$200k 12.4%

$200k+ 12.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.3%
$10k–$15k	0.3%
$15k–$25k	5.6%
$25k–$35k	7.5%
$35k–$50k	5.6%
$50k–$75k	18.0%
$75k–$100k	8.7%
$100k–$150k	28.5%
$150k–$200k	12.4%
$200k+	12.2%
Median income	$102,229

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.6%

$50k–$100k 3.6%

$100k–$150k 2.3%

$150k–$200k 8.3%

$200k–$300k 21.0%

$300k–$500k 50.9%

$500k–$1M 8.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$336,000
Median rent / month	$1,564
Owner occupied	89.6%
Renter occupied	10.4%
Vacant	4.3%
Single-family detached	83.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.3%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	3.01

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.3%
2010–2019	24.1%
2000–2009	28.5%
1990–1999	16.0%
1980–1989	11.9%
1970–1979	6.9%
1960–1969	4.0%
1950–1959	0.9%
1940–1949	1.0%
1939 or earlier	4.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	0.4%
2 bedrooms	9.7%
3 bedrooms	47.8%
4 bedrooms	30.2%
5+ bedrooms	11.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.6%
1 vehicle	17.0%
2 vehicles	32.9%
3 or more	49.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.2%
Electricity	85.9%
Propane / LP gas	8.8%
Fuel oil	0.9%
Wood	0.3%
Solar	0.1%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,999	69.3%
Cohabiting couple	459	10.6%
Male householder, no spouse	335	7.7%
Female householder, no spouse	536	12.4%
Households with children under 18	1,808	41.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,076	24.9%
Average household size	2.91

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.9%	20.1%
Married	64.0%	64.9%
Separated	1.4%	0.2%
Widowed	1.3%	5.9%
Divorced	5.5%	8.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 4.7%

HS graduate 32.8%

Some college, no degree 23.5%

Associate's degree 11.7%

Bachelor's degree 16.9%

Graduate / professional 9.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.7%
Bachelor's or higher	26.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	282	8.2%
Kindergarten	262	7.6%
Elementary school	1,403	40.6%
High school	688	19.9%
College / grad school	822	23.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.6%

Professional & management 17.3%

Retail trade 12.2%

Manufacturing 10.0%

Public administration 9.7%

Construction 6.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.9%

Finance & real estate 5.4%

Transportation & utilities 5.3%

Other services 4.0%

Information 2.4%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.2%
Service	18.4%
Sales & office	17.6%
Natural resources & construction	13.2%
Production & transportation	10.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.9%
Government	23.2%
Self-employed	7.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.2%
Carpool	6.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.1%
Work from home	7.7%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.4

Poverty

All people 6.5%

Under 18 years 7.3%

18 and over 6.3%

Married-couple families 4.2%

Female-led households 17.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	25.6%
Retirement income	24.8%
Supplemental Security	2.1%
Cash public assistance	0.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.9%
High blood pressure	30.2%
High cholesterol	32.2%
Diabetes	8.4%
Heart disease	5.1%
Stroke	2.4%
Asthma	8.8%
Arthritis	22.7%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	5.5%
Cancer	5.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.8%
Binge drinking	18.0%
No physical activity	19.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.5%
Depression	23.3%
Fair or poor health	10.8%
Poor mental health	14.1%
Poor physical health	9.0%
No health insurance	15.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.0%
Visited dentist	67.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	11.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,475	16.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.3%
Under 18	3.2%
18–64 years	7.4%
65 and over	24.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.6%
Public insurance	25.9%
No insurance	8.3%
Uninsured under 19	7.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	11,730	93.0%
Spanish	107	0.9%
Other Indo-European	37	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	70	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	12,245	97.1%
Born in same state	12,085	95.8%
Born in different state	1,980	15.7%
Foreign born	160	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	367	2.9%
Not a US citizen	210	57.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,990	15.8%
Italian	1,803	14.3%
Arab	1,801	14.3%
German	163	1.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	111	0.9%
Irish	95	0.8%
English	64	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.3%
Internet access	97.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27958

What city is ZIP code 27958 in?

ZIP code 27958 is primarily assigned to Moyock, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27958 in?

ZIP code 27958 falls within Currituck County, North Carolina.

Is ZIP code 27958 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 27958 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 27958 have a large veteran population?

16% of civilians in ZIP code 27958 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27958?

The median home value in ZIP code 27958 is $336,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 27958?

ZIP code 27958 has an estimated population of 12,612 residents, with a density of 158 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 27958 in?

ZIP code 27958 observes the EST timezone.