Zip code 27915: Avon, North Carolina

Q: What city is zip code 27915?

27915 is assigned to Avon, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 27915 in?

27915 is in Dare County, North Carolina.

Q: What is the population of 27915?

About 339 people live in 27915, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 27915?

The median household income in 27915 is $35,365.

Q: What zip codes are near 27915?

The closest zip codes to 27915 are 27920, 27936, 27943, 27972, 27982.

Residential delivery areaDare CountyEastern Time

Population

339

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$35K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$401K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

54.5

U.S. 38.9

Land area

8.2 sq mi

42 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 27915

27915 is a rural zip code in Avon, North Carolina (Dare County), covering 8.2 sq mi of land. About 339 people live here, or 42 per square mile. The median resident is 54.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

The median household earns $35,365 a year, about 44% of the national median of $80,734. 18% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $400,500, or 11.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 85% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

33% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). The most common jobs among working residents are in management; construction and repair; and cleaning and personal care.

How 27915 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 339 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Unemployment rate17.7%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · NC 4.7%15th of 799 in NC
Broadband access100%
99th
StrengthU.S. 91% · NC 90.1%14th of 788 in NC
Housing vacancy85.3%
99th
U.S. 10.1% · NC 12.5%6th of 789 in NC
Rent-burdened renters100%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · NC 48.9%10th of 760 in NC
Median age54.5
98th
U.S. 38.9 · NC 39.196th of 802 in NC
Uninsured rate23.6%
97th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · NC 9.9%29th of 797 in NC
Residents 65 and older31%
97th
U.S. 17.2% · NC 17.2%86th of 802 in NC
Veterans10.3%
91st
U.S. 6.2% · NC 7.4%164th of 801 in NC
Homeownership rate84.6%
88th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · NC 66.6%158th of 788 in NC
Poverty rate18%
80th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · NC 13%202nd of 788 in NC
Median home value$400,500
62nd
U.S. $332,700 · NC $288,900111th of 757 in NC
Bachelor's degree or higher32.7%
52nd
U.S. 35.7% · NC 35.7%232nd of 799 in NC
Diversity index30.3
24th
U.S. 61.4 · NC 58.4577th of 802 in NC
Per capita income$30,053
19th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · NC $41,385547th of 799 in NC
Foreign-born residents2.7%
16th
U.S. 14.1% · NC 9.1%522nd of 802 in NC
Government workers8.9%
11th
U.S. 14.5% · NC 13.8%674th of 798 in NC
Median earnings per worker$34,670
8th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · NC $46,279660th of 788 in NC
Population density42/sq mi
6th
U.S. 95/sq mi · NC 221/sq mi664th of 802 in NC
Median household income$35,365
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · NC $72,388727th of 748 in NC
Population339
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · NC 10,730,404752nd of 802 in NC
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · NC 16.3%777th of 799 in NC
Residents under 180%
1st
U.S. 22% · NC 21.8%785th of 802 in NC
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · NC 3.9%692nd of 798 in NC
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · NC 9.5%770th of 798 in NC
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · NC 9.8%782nd of 798 in NC
Income inequality (Gini)0.207
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · NC 0.477777th of 781 in NC

Measure	27915	Dare	NC	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NC
Unemployment rateWeakness	17.7%	5.9%	4.7%	5.2%	99th	15th of 799
Broadband accessStrength	100%	91.7%	90.1%	91%	99th	14th of 788
Housing vacancy	85.3%	52.3%	12.5%	10.1%	99th	6th of 789
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	100%	48%	48.9%	51.1%	99th	10th of 760
Median age	54.5	49	39.1	38.9	98th	96th of 802
Uninsured rateWeakness	23.6%	8.6%	9.9%	8.4%	97th	29th of 797
Residents 65 and older	31%	25.2%	17.2%	17.2%	97th	86th of 802
Veterans	10.3%	8.1%	7.4%	6.2%	91st	164th of 801
Homeownership rateStrength	84.6%	78.4%	66.6%	65.2%	88th	158th of 788
Poverty rateWeakness	18%	6.6%	13%	12.5%	80th	202nd of 788
Median home value	$400,500	$460,400	$288,900	$332,700	62nd	111th of 757
Bachelor's degree or higher	32.7%	43.2%	35.7%	35.7%	52nd	232nd of 799
Diversity index	30.3	26.4	58.4	61.4	24th	577th of 802
Per capita incomeWeakness	$30,053	$56,589	$41,385	$44,673	19th	547th of 799
Foreign-born residents	2.7%	4.7%	9.1%	14.1%	16th	522nd of 802
Government workers	8.9%	13.5%	13.8%	14.5%	11th	674th of 798
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$34,670	$46,146	$46,279	$49,666	8th	660th of 788
Population density	42/sq mi	99/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	6th	664th of 802
Median household incomeWeakness	$35,365	$88,994	$72,388	$80,734	2nd	727th of 748
Population	339	37,875	10,730,404	334,922,499	1st	752nd of 802
Work from home	0%	14.2%	16.3%	15.1%	1st	777th of 799
Residents under 18	0%	17.9%	21.8%	22%	1st	785th of 802
Tech workers	0%	1.5%	3.9%	3.8%	1st	692nd of 798
Healthcare workers	0%	8%	9.5%	9.7%	1st	770th of 798
Self-employed workers	0%	21.5%	9.8%	10%	1st	782nd of 798
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.207	0.491	0.477	0.483	1st	777th of 781

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

5–17

18–24

10%

25–34

35–44

41%

45–54

55–64

28%

65–74

75+

Median age

54.5

Under 18

65 and over

31%

Race and ethnicity

White81%
Black0%
Hispanic19%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

30.3

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

2.7%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

19.8%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 228
Average household size: 1.5
Family households: 31.1%
Married couples: 26.3%
Living alone: 53.5%
Veterans (of adults): 10.3%
Male / female: 61% / 39%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

61%

$50–75k

28%

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

27915

$35,365

Dare Co.

$88,994

North Carolina

$72,388

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$30,053

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

18%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.207

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

27915

$400,500

Dare Co.

$460,400

North Carolina

$288,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

27915

—

Dare Co.

$1,345

North Carolina

$1,228

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

91%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 1,555
Owner-occupied: 84.6%
Vacant: 85.3%
Median year built: 1988
Median rooms: 5.2
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 100%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 11.3× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

100%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

58%

20–29

27%

30–44

45–59

15%

60+

Average commute

—

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

17.7%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

68.1%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

33%

Construction and repair

33%

Cleaning and personal care

16%

Education

Food service

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Healthcare

Police and fire

Sales

Office and admin

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Transportation and moving

Industries

Finance, insurance and real estate

52%

Admin, support and management

16%

Health care and social assistance

15%

Education

Restaurants and hotels

Retail

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Construction

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$34,670

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

8.9%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	27915	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$36,765	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

36%

Some college

28%

Associate's

Bachelor's

33%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 96.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 32.7%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 100%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 100%
No internet access: 0%
Without health insurance: 23.6%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Avon
State: North Carolina
County: Dare County
Center point: 35.3366° N, 75.5121° W
Land area: 8.2 sq mi
Water area: 5 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Avon (unincorporated)28% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 27915

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
27920	Buxton, NC	5.9 mi	1,267	—	$409,900
27936	Frisco, NC	7.8 mi	664	$43,846	$439,600
27943	Hatteras, NC	15 mi	152	$57,188	—
27972	Salvo, NC	15 mi	229	—	—
27982	Waves, NC	16 mi	144	—	—
27968	Rodanthe, NC	22 mi	781	—	—
27978	Stumpy Point, NC	27 mi	237	$60,192	$336,400
27824	Engelhard, NC	32 mi	1,109	$42,589	$79,900
27960	Ocracoke, NC	33 mi	723	$77,583	$456,200
27981	Wanchese, NC	36 mi	1,969	$88,750	$311,800
27953	Manns Harbor, NC	38 mi	999	$53,250	$254,700
27959	Nags Head, NC	39 mi	3,170	$91,264	$490,800

Questions about 27915

What city is zip code 27915?

27915 is assigned to Avon, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 27915 in?

27915 is in Dare County, North Carolina.

What is the population of 27915?

About 339 people live in 27915, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 27915 in?

27915 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 27915?

The median household income in 27915 is $35,365.

What zip codes are near 27915?

The closest zip codes to 27915 are 27920, 27936, 27943, 27972, 27982.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 27915, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.