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Currituck County
Poplar Branch, NC
27965
27965 ZIP Code — Poplar Branch, NC
Currituck County, North Carolina
ZIP code 27965 is located in
Poplar Branch ,
North Carolina ,
within Currituck County .
It covers approximately 18.05 square miles and serves a population of
354 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 252 .
About ZIP code 27965
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 $251,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $76,250. Poverty affects 27% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 31% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 49% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 44 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 24% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 31%.
Overall, ZIP code 27965 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
354
Population density
20 / sq mi
State FIPS
37
County FIPS
053
Geography
Land area
18.05 sq mi
Water area
10.56 sq mi
Latitude
36.2666
Longitude
-75.8860
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
252
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
32.9%
31.0%
44.4%
$50k – $100k
53.3%
37.1%
30.6%
$100k – $200k
13.8%
26.5%
19.1%
Over $200k
0.0%
5.5%
6.0%
Demographics & statistics
$76,250
Median household income
$251,300
Median home value
17.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 78 22.0% 18 and over 276 78.0% 65 and over 106 29.9% Median age 52.3 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
10.7%
Group Count % White 316 89.3% Black or African American 38 10.7%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
32.9%
31.0%
44.4%
$50k – $100k
53.3%
37.1%
30.6%
$100k – $200k
13.8%
26.5%
19.1%
Over $200k
0.0%
5.5%
6.0%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.0% $15k–$25k 12.2% $35k–$50k 12.2% $50k–$75k 18.9% $75k–$100k 9.5% $100k–$150k 45.3% Median income $76,250
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $251,300 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 78.4% Renter occupied 21.6% Vacant 0.0% Single-family detached 88.5% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 2.0% Median rooms 6.4 Avg household size (owned) 2.03
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 13.5% 2000–2009 24.3% 1990–1999 2.0% 1980–1989 28.4% 1970–1979 12.2% 1960–1969 0.0% 1950–1959 0.0% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 19.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 9.5% 3 bedrooms 78.4% 4 bedrooms 12.2% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.0% 1 vehicle 23.6% 2 vehicles 48.6% 3 or more 25.7%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 87.8% Propane / LP gas 12.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 47 31.8% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 46 31.1% Female householder, no spouse 55 37.2% Households with children under 18 32 21.6% Households with seniors (65+) 59 39.9% Average household size 2.39
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 24.8% 35.0% Married 51.0% 28.5% Separated 12.4% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 23.4% Divorced 11.8% 13.1%
Education
Some college, no degree
17.2%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 98.4% Bachelor's or higher 17.2%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 46 50.0% High school 32 34.8% College / grad school 14 15.2%
Employment
Industry of employment
Public administration
19.3%
Education & healthcare
17.1%
Professional & management
15.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 9.6% Service 15.0% Sales & office 38.0% Natural resources & construction 0.0% Production & transportation 37.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 69.5% Government 19.3% Self-employed 11.2% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 100.0% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 44.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
6.3%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 49.3% Retirement income 35.1% Supplemental Security 7.4% Cash public assistance 7.4% Food stamps / SNAP 31.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 34.6% High blood pressure 36.1% High cholesterol 35.9% Diabetes 11.0% Heart disease 7.1% Stroke 3.4% Asthma 9.2% Arthritis 27.8% Kidney disease 3.2% Pulmonary disease 7.7% Cancer 7.0%
Behavior / access % Smoking 19.2% Binge drinking 15.8% No physical activity 23.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.4% Depression 23.3% Fair or poor health 14.1% Poor mental health 14.2% Poor physical health 11.1% No health insurance 16.4% Visited doctor (checkup) 78.0% Visited dentist 63.2% Cholesterol screening 90.1% Teeth loss 14.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 67 24.3%
Disability % Any disability 30.8% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 34.1% 65 and over 48.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 62.7% Public insurance 65.3% No insurance 2.8% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 354 100.0% 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) 354 100.0% Born in same state 354 100.0% Born in different state 107 30.2% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 96 27.1% Italian 43 12.1%
Ancestry Count % Arab 20 5.6%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 41.8% Internet access 100.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27965
What city is ZIP code 27965 in?
ZIP code 27965 is primarily assigned to Poplar Branch, North Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 27965 in?
ZIP code 27965 falls within Currituck County, North Carolina.
Does ZIP code 27965 have an older population?
30% of residents in ZIP code 27965 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27965?
27% of residents in ZIP code 27965 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 27965 have a large veteran population?
24% of civilians in ZIP code 27965 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
Does ZIP code 27965 have a large retiree population?
49% of households in ZIP code 27965 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What timezone is ZIP code 27965 in?
ZIP code 27965 observes the EST timezone.
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