27972 ZIP Code — Salvo, NC

Dare County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27972 is located in Salvo, North Carolina, within Dare County. It covers approximately 0.98 square miles and serves a population of 210 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.

About ZIP code 27972

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $361,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

Median household income is $61,648. SNAP benefit usage at 29% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 51% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. Remote work is prevalent — 22% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 52% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

22% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 27972 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, a high rate of remote workers, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

210

population

0.98

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27972 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27972

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27972. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Salvo	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	210
Population density	214 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	055

Geography
Land area	0.98 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	35.4749
Longitude	-75.4850
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	51.3%	36.4%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	28.2%	35.6%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	20.5%	22.2%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.8%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

210

Population

214

People per sq mi

36.1

Median age

$61,648

Median household income

$34,400

Per capita income

$361,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

67.8%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

627

Housing units

51.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	49	23.3%
18 and over	161	76.7%
65 and over	35	16.7%
Median age	36.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	210	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.3%	36.4%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	28.2%	35.6%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	20.5%	22.2%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.8%	6.0%

$35k–$50k 29.9%

$50k–$75k 28.7%

$75k–$100k 29.9%

$150k–$200k 11.5%

Range	% of households
$35k–$50k	29.9%
$50k–$75k	28.7%
$75k–$100k	29.9%
$150k–$200k	11.5%
Median income	$61,648

Housing

Home values

$200k–$300k 40.7%

$300k–$500k 59.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$361,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	67.8%
Renter occupied	32.2%
Vacant	86.7%
Single-family detached	91.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.9%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.07

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.0%
2000–2009	7.8%
1990–1999	29.3%
1980–1989	27.5%
1970–1979	11.8%
1960–1969	11.8%
1950–1959	3.8%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	4.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.9%
2 bedrooms	1.1%
3 bedrooms	42.0%
4 bedrooms	36.5%
5+ bedrooms	19.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	40.2%
2 vehicles	59.8%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	100.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	52	59.8%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	35	40.2%
Households with children under 18	33	37.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	35	40.2%
Average household size	2.41

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	18.3%
Married	100.0%	49.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	29.4%
Divorced	0.0%	2.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 1.9%

HS graduate 32.3%

Some college, no degree 14.3%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 28.6%

Graduate / professional 23.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.1%
Bachelor's or higher	51.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	11	55.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	9	45.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 61.4%

Finance & real estate 19.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 19.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	5.3%
Service	19.3%
Sales & office	75.4%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	61.4%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	38.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	45.7%
Carpool	21.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	10.9%
Work from home	21.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

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	50.6%
Retirement income	40.2%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	28.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.1%
High blood pressure	39.2%
High cholesterol	39.5%
Diabetes	12.2%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	30.5%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	8.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.8%
Binge drinking	14.6%
No physical activity	23.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.6%
Depression	22.9%
Fair or poor health	15.3%
Poor mental health	13.4%
Poor physical health	12.1%
No health insurance	15.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.7%
Visited dentist	66.2%
Cholesterol screening	91.6%
Teeth loss	14.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	9	5.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	7.1%
65 and over	34.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.4%
Public insurance	21.0%
No insurance	21.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	172	81.9%
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)	201	95.7%
Born in same state	201	95.7%
Born in different state	61	29.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	9	4.3%
Not a US citizen	9	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	22	10.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	10	4.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.4%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27972

What city is ZIP code 27972 in?

ZIP code 27972 is primarily assigned to Salvo, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27972 in?

ZIP code 27972 falls within Dare County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 27972 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 27972 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 27972?

52% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27972?

The median home value in ZIP code 27972 is $361,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 27972?

ZIP code 27972 has an estimated population of 210 residents, with a density of 214 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 27972 in?

ZIP code 27972 observes the EST timezone.