Zip code 27917: Barco, North Carolina

Q: What city is zip code 27917?

27917 is assigned to Barco, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 27917 in?

27917 is in Currituck County, North Carolina.

Q: What is the population of 27917?

About 725 people live in 27917, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What zip codes are near 27917?

The closest zip codes to 27917 are 27956, 27973, 27923, 27916, 27965.

Residential delivery areaCurrituck CountyEastern Time

Population

725

Median household income

—

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$665/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

25.8

U.S. 38.9

Land area

20 sq mi

37 people/sq mi

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

About 27917

27917 is a rural zip code in Barco, North Carolina (Currituck County), covering 20 sq mi of land. About 725 people live here, or 37 per square mile. The median resident is 25.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

49.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 28% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $665 a month.

21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 34.7 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; cleaning and personal care; and sales.

How 27917 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate49.9%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · NC 13%14th of 788 in NC
Diversity index75.1
99th
U.S. 61.4 · NC 58.42nd of 802 in NC
Rent-burdened renters81.3%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · NC 48.9%35th of 760 in NC
Income inequality (Gini)0.594
99th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · NC 0.4777th of 781 in NC
Residents under 1829.5%
95th
U.S. 22% · NC 21.8%44th of 802 in NC
Average commute34.7 min
91st
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · NC 25.1 min66th of 771 in NC
Housing vacancy12.6%
81st
U.S. 10.1% · NC 12.5%381st of 789 in NC
Uninsured rate8.7%
64th
U.S. 8.4% · NC 9.9%449th of 797 in NC
Veterans4.7%
35th
U.S. 6.2% · NC 7.4%661st of 801 in NC
Bachelor's degree or higher21.4%
24th
U.S. 35.7% · NC 35.7%435th of 799 in NC
Residents 65 and older12.6%
21st
U.S. 17.2% · NC 17.2%681st of 802 in NC
Population density37/sq mi
5th
U.S. 95/sq mi · NC 221/sq mi690th of 802 in NC
Homeownership rate27.7%
4th
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · NC 66.6%776th of 788 in NC
Broadband access79.9%
4th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · NC 90.1%645th of 788 in NC
Per capita income$20,946
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · NC $41,385760th of 799 in NC
Government workers6.5%
3rd
U.S. 14.5% · NC 13.8%737th of 798 in NC
Median gross rent$665
2nd
U.S. $1,413 · NC $1,228655th of 688 in NC
Median age25.8
2nd
U.S. 38.9 · NC 39.1768th of 802 in NC
Median earnings per worker$27,933
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · NC $46,279755th of 788 in NC
Population725
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · NC 10,730,404714th of 802 in NC
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · NC 16.3%773rd of 799 in NC
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · NC 4.7%748th of 799 in NC
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · NC 9.1%754th of 802 in NC
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · NC 3.9%685th of 798 in NC
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · NC 9.5%765th of 798 in NC
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · NC 9.8%780th of 798 in NC

Measure	27917	Currituck	NC	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NC
Poverty rateWeakness	49.9%	7.5%	13%	12.5%	99th	14th of 788
Diversity index	75.1	29.1	58.4	61.4	99th	2nd of 802
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	81.3%	48%	48.9%	51.1%	99th	35th of 760
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.594	0.420	0.477	0.483	99th	7th of 781
Residents under 18	29.5%	21.9%	21.8%	22%	95th	44th of 802
Average commuteWeakness	34.7 min	35.5 min	25.1 min	26.4 min	91st	66th of 771
Housing vacancy	12.6%	30.6%	12.5%	10.1%	81st	381st of 789
Uninsured rate	8.7%	8.8%	9.9%	8.4%	64th	449th of 797
Veterans	4.7%	15.3%	7.4%	6.2%	35th	661st of 801
Bachelor's degree or higher	21.4%	30.9%	35.7%	35.7%	24th	435th of 799
Residents 65 and older	12.6%	17.9%	17.2%	17.2%	21st	681st of 802
Population density	37/sq mi	117/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	5th	690th of 802
Homeownership rateWeakness	27.7%	87.3%	66.6%	65.2%	4th	776th of 788
Broadband accessWeakness	79.9%	91.4%	90.1%	91%	4th	645th of 788
Per capita incomeWeakness	$20,946	$46,003	$41,385	$44,673	3rd	760th of 799
Government workers	6.5%	23.1%	13.8%	14.5%	3rd	737th of 798
Median gross rent	$665	$1,162	$1,228	$1,413	2nd	655th of 688
Median age	25.8	41.6	39.1	38.9	2nd	768th of 802
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$27,933	$50,232	$46,279	$49,666	2nd	755th of 788
Population	725	30,601	10,730,404	334,922,499	1st	714th of 802
Work from home	0%	9%	16.3%	15.1%	1st	773rd of 799
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	3%	4.7%	5.2%	1st	748th of 799
Foreign-born residents	0%	3.4%	9.1%	14.1%	1st	754th of 802
Tech workers	0%	2.5%	3.9%	3.8%	1st	685th of 798
Healthcare workers	0%	5.4%	9.5%	9.7%	1st	765th of 798
Self-employed workers	0%	13.7%	9.8%	10%	1st	780th of 798

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

22%

5–17

18–24

22%

25–34

35–44

12%

45–54

12%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

25.8

Under 18

29.5%

65 and over

12.6%

Race and ethnicity

White36%
Black22%
Hispanic3%
Asian0%
Native American2%
Pacific Islander0%
Other16%
Multiracial22%

Diversity index

75.1

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

37.9%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

92%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 278
Average household size: 2.5
Family households: 60.1%
Married couples: 16.5%
Living alone: 36.3%
Veterans (of adults): 4.7%
Male / female: 37% / 63%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

63%

$25–50k

$50–75k

10%

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

13%

$200k+

Median household income

27917

—

Currituck Co.

$93,511

North Carolina

$72,388

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$20,946

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

49.9%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

12.9%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.594

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

27917

—

Currituck Co.

$378,800

North Carolina

$288,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

27917

$665

Currituck Co.

$1,162

North Carolina

$1,228

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

33%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

53%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 318
Owner-occupied: 27.7%
Vacant: 12.6%
Median year built: 1989
Median rooms: 5.1
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 81.3%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 41.7%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

78%

Carpooled

22%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

16%

10–19

12%

20–29

18%

30–44

15%

45–59

11%

60+

28%

Average commute

34.7 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

55.4%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

32%

Cleaning and personal care

24%

Sales

22%

Management

12%

Food service

Office and admin

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Healthcare

Police and fire

Construction and repair

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Industries

Finance, insurance and real estate

23%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

20%

Admin, support and management

20%

Retail

16%

Professional and technical services

10%

Education

Restaurants and hotels

Health care and social assistance

Manufacturing

Construction

Public administration

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$27,933

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

6.5%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

8.2%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	27917	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	—	$74,888
Service	$25,417	$26,804
Sales and office	$30,694	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	$18,750	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

17%

High school

24%

Some college

35%

Associate's

Bachelor's

12%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 82.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 21.4%
Graduate or professional degree: 9.5%
Households with broadband: 79.9%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 70.9%
No internet access: 20.1%
Without health insurance: 8.7%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Barco
State: North Carolina
County: Currituck County
Center point: 36.3551° N, 75.9975° W
Land area: 20 sq mi
Water area: 4.2 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Coinjock (unincorporated)2% of zip

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

Zip codes near 27917

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
27956	Maple, NC	3.1 mi	117	—	$473,300
27973	Shawboro, NC	3.4 mi	1,117	$86,375	$322,200
27923	Coinjock, NC	3.8 mi	745	$69,289	$291,400
27916	Aydlett, NC	4.7 mi	1,258	$79,329	$453,200
27965	Poplar Branch, NC	5.6 mi	648	$63,542	$334,000
27929	Currituck, NC	5.9 mi	3,281	$132,713	$429,500
27974	Shiloh, NC	7.8 mi	858	$80,395	$228,500
27927	Corolla, NC	8.3 mi	1,199	$120,568	$714,700
27921	Camden, NC	8.5 mi	5,063	$94,473	$341,000
27950	Knotts Island, NC	10 mi	1,796	$88,250	$290,300
27939	Grandy, NC	11 mi	2,206	$62,463	$306,100
27906	Elizabeth City, NC · PO box	13 mi	—	—	—

Questions about 27917

What city is zip code 27917?

27917 is assigned to Barco, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 27917 in?

27917 is in Currituck County, North Carolina.

What is the population of 27917?

About 725 people live in 27917, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 27917 in?

27917 is in Eastern Time.

What zip codes are near 27917?

The closest zip codes to 27917 are 27956, 27973, 27923, 27916, 27965.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 27917, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.