27966 ZIP Code — Powells Point, NC

Currituck County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27966 is located in Powells Point, North Carolina, within Currituck County. It covers approximately 10.69 square miles and serves a population of 1,165 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.

About ZIP code 27966

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $238,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $74,671. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 26% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 23% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 27966 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,165

population

10.69

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27966 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27966

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27966. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Powells Point	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27941 Harbinger (2.1 mi) 27947 Jarvisburg (3.2 mi) 27964 Point Harbor (4.8 mi) 27949 Kitty Hawk (6.1 mi) 27939 Grandy (7.6 mi) 27965 Poplar Branch (8.6 mi) 27948 Kill Devil Hills (11.1 mi) 27916 Aydlett (12.2 mi) 27974 Shiloh (12.3 mi) 27923 Coinjock (15.6 mi) 27927 Corolla (16.7 mi) 27917 Barco (17.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,165
Population density	109 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	053

Geography
Land area	10.69 sq mi
Water area	0.21 sq mi
Latitude	36.1477
Longitude	-75.8380
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	59.9%	31.0%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	35.1%	37.1%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	5.0%	26.5%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.5%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,165

Population

109

People per sq mi

39.5

Median age

$74,671

Median household income

$26,431

Per capita income

$238,200

Median home value

$1,606

Median monthly rent

88.0%

Home ownership

8.8%

Poverty rate

5.4%

Unemployment

513

Housing units

18.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

146

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

114

35–44

142

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	388	33.3%
18 and over	777	66.7%
65 and over	135	11.6%
Median age	39.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 49.2%

Hispanic or Latino 20%

Two or more races 16.9%

Black or African American 8.2%

Other race 5.6%

Group	Count	%
White	717	49.2%
Hispanic or Latino	291	20%
Two or more races	246	16.9%
Black or African American	120	8.2%
Other race	82	5.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.9%	31.0%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	35.1%	37.1%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	5.0%	26.5%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.5%	6.0%

Under $10k 9.7%

$10k–$15k 2.1%

$15k–$25k 5.5%

$25k–$35k 14.5%

$35k–$50k 8.1%

$50k–$75k 10.6%

$75k–$100k 10.4%

$100k–$150k 34.6%

$150k–$200k 1.6%

$200k+ 2.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.7%
$10k–$15k	2.1%
$15k–$25k	5.5%
$25k–$35k	14.5%
$35k–$50k	8.1%
$50k–$75k	10.6%
$75k–$100k	10.4%
$100k–$150k	34.6%
$150k–$200k	1.6%
$200k+	2.8%
Median income	$74,671

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.1%

$100k–$150k 19.9%

$150k–$200k 8.7%

$200k–$300k 30.2%

$300k–$500k 34.9%

$500k–$1M 3.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$238,200
Median rent / month	$1,606
Owner occupied	88.0%
Renter occupied	12.0%
Vacant	23.4%
Single-family detached	65.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	18.6%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.82

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.3%
2000–2009	19.6%
1990–1999	31.5%
1980–1989	4.8%
1970–1979	13.6%
1960–1969	5.3%
1950–1959	9.9%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	12.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.8%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	10.8%
3 bedrooms	68.1%
4 bedrooms	11.3%
5+ bedrooms	5.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	14.3%
1 vehicle	24.0%
2 vehicles	41.6%
3 or more	20.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.9%
Electricity	96.1%
Fuel oil	2.3%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	160	37.0%
Cohabiting couple	91	21.0%
Male householder, no spouse	123	28.4%
Female householder, no spouse	59	13.6%
Households with children under 18	168	38.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	99	22.9%
Average household size	2.69

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.5%	10.3%
Married	33.0%	48.0%
Separated	8.7%	19.0%
Widowed	6.0%	13.0%
Divorced	27.8%	9.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.8%

Some HS, no diploma 7.3%

HS graduate 29.7%

Some college, no degree 27.8%

Associate's degree 8.0%

Bachelor's degree 12.4%

Graduate / professional 6.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.9%
Bachelor's or higher	18.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	2.1%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	113	33.8%
High school	191	57.2%
College / grad school	23	6.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 23.2%

Education & healthcare 21.5%

Retail trade 16.8%

Professional & management 15.3%

Public administration 8.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.3%

Finance & real estate 5.2%

Manufacturing 1.4%

Other services 1.2%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Transportation & utilities 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.6%
Service	20.4%
Sales & office	32.5%
Natural resources & construction	10.1%
Production & transportation	1.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	51.9%
Government	30.8%
Self-employed	17.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.1%
Carpool	19.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.9

Poverty

All people 8.8%

Under 18 years 6.7%

18 and over 9.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	29.6%
Retirement income	15.5%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.1%
High blood pressure	34.7%
High cholesterol	33.3%
Diabetes	10.6%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	26.1%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	6.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.5%
Binge drinking	16.6%
No physical activity	24.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.3%
Depression	24.5%
Fair or poor health	15.0%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	18.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	59.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	16.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	71	9.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	5.9%
Under 18	4.1%
18–64 years	3.1%
65 and over	24.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.9%
Public insurance	30.6%
No insurance	26.2%
Uninsured under 19	41.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,135	97.4%
Spanish	257	22.6%
Other Indo-European	257	22.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,084	93.0%
Born in same state	1,071	91.9%
Born in different state	619	53.1%
Foreign born	13	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	81	7.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	161	13.8%
Arab	77	6.6%
French	51	4.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	13	1.1%
English	13	1.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.2%
Internet access	92.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27966

What city is ZIP code 27966 in?

ZIP code 27966 is primarily assigned to Powells Point, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27966 in?

ZIP code 27966 falls within Currituck County, North Carolina.

Is ZIP code 27966 family-oriented?

33% of residents in ZIP code 27966 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 27966 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 27966 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 27966?

Approximately 23% of households in ZIP code 27966 speak Spanish as a primary language.

Does ZIP code 27966 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 27966 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 27966 in?

ZIP code 27966 observes the EST timezone.