Zip code 27943: Hatteras, North Carolina

Q: What city is zip code 27943?

27943 is assigned to Hatteras, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 27943 in?

27943 is in Dare County, North Carolina.

Q: What is the population of 27943?

About 152 people live in 27943, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 27943?

The median household income in 27943 is $57,188.

Q: What zip codes are near 27943?

The closest zip codes to 27943 are 27936, 27920, 27915, 27960, 27972.

Residential delivery areaDare CountyEastern Time

Population

152

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$57K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

61.3

U.S. 38.9

Land area

2.7 sq mi

57 people/sq mi

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

About 27943

27943 is a small-town zip code in Hatteras, North Carolina (Dare County), covering 2.7 sq mi of land. About 152 people live here, or 57 per square mile. The median resident is 61.3 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 $57,188 a year, 29% below the national median of $80,734. 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 100% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 16.9 minutes each way, and 24% of workers work from home; most commuters carpool. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; construction and repair; and office and administrative support. 47% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 27943 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 152 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Median age61.3
99th
U.S. 38.9 · NC 39.123rd of 802 in NC
Homeownership rate100%
99th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · NC 66.6%12th of 788 in NC
Broadband access100%
99th
StrengthU.S. 91% · NC 90.1%15th of 788 in NC
Housing vacancy86.6%
99th
U.S. 10.1% · NC 12.5%5th of 789 in NC
Self-employed workers46.8%
99th
U.S. 10% · NC 9.8%4th of 798 in NC
Residents 65 and older28.9%
96th
U.S. 17.2% · NC 17.2%116th of 802 in NC
Work from home24.2%
87th
U.S. 15.1% · NC 16.3%80th of 799 in NC
Bachelor's degree or higher51.2%
80th
StrengthU.S. 35.7% · NC 35.7%90th of 799 in NC
Foreign-born residents12.5%
58th
U.S. 14.1% · NC 9.1%85th of 802 in NC
Government workers14.5%
56th
U.S. 14.5% · NC 13.8%389th of 798 in NC
Per capita income$34,543
32nd
U.S. $44,673 · NC $41,385371st of 799 in NC
Diversity index31.7
25th
U.S. 61.4 · NC 58.4559th of 802 in NC
Median household income$57,188
17th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · NC $72,388514th of 748 in NC
Poverty rate4.7%
10th
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · NC 13%700th of 788 in NC
Median earnings per worker$35,313
9th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · NC $46,279642nd of 788 in NC
Population density57/sq mi
8th
U.S. 95/sq mi · NC 221/sq mi595th of 802 in NC
Uninsured rate2.4%
8th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · NC 9.9%754th of 797 in NC
Average commute16.9 min
3rd
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · NC 25.1 min742nd of 771 in NC
Population152
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · NC 10,730,404780th of 802 in NC
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · NC 4.7%755th of 799 in NC
Veterans0%
1st
U.S. 6.2% · NC 7.4%780th of 801 in NC
Residents under 180%
1st
U.S. 22% · NC 21.8%786th of 802 in NC
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · NC 3.9%694th of 798 in NC
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · NC 9.5%772nd of 798 in NC
Income inequality (Gini)0.209
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · NC 0.477776th of 781 in NC

Measure	27943	Dare	NC	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NC
Median age	61.3	49	39.1	38.9	99th	23rd of 802
Homeownership rateStrength	100%	78.4%	66.6%	65.2%	99th	12th of 788
Broadband accessStrength	100%	91.7%	90.1%	91%	99th	15th of 788
Housing vacancy	86.6%	52.3%	12.5%	10.1%	99th	5th of 789
Self-employed workers	46.8%	21.5%	9.8%	10%	99th	4th of 798
Residents 65 and older	28.9%	25.2%	17.2%	17.2%	96th	116th of 802
Work from home	24.2%	14.2%	16.3%	15.1%	87th	80th of 799
Bachelor's degree or higherStrength	51.2%	43.2%	35.7%	35.7%	80th	90th of 799
Foreign-born residents	12.5%	4.7%	9.1%	14.1%	58th	85th of 802
Government workers	14.5%	13.5%	13.8%	14.5%	56th	389th of 798
Per capita income	$34,543	$56,589	$41,385	$44,673	32nd	371st of 799
Diversity index	31.7	26.4	58.4	61.4	25th	559th of 802
Median household incomeWeakness	$57,188	$88,994	$72,388	$80,734	17th	514th of 748
Poverty rateStrength	4.7%	6.6%	13%	12.5%	10th	700th of 788
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$35,313	$46,146	$46,279	$49,666	9th	642nd of 788
Population density	57/sq mi	99/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	8th	595th of 802
Uninsured rateStrength	2.4%	8.6%	9.9%	8.4%	8th	754th of 797
Average commuteStrength	16.9 min	22.4 min	25.1 min	26.4 min	3rd	742nd of 771
Population	152	37,875	10,730,404	334,922,499	1st	780th of 802
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	5.9%	4.7%	5.2%	1st	755th of 799
Veterans	0%	8.1%	7.4%	6.2%	1st	780th of 801
Residents under 18	0%	17.9%	21.8%	22%	1st	786th of 802
Tech workers	0%	1.5%	3.9%	3.8%	1st	694th of 798
Healthcare workers	0%	8%	9.5%	9.7%	1st	772nd of 798
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.209	0.491	0.477	0.483	1st	776th 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

20%

18–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

46%

55–64

18%

65–74

11%

75+

Median age

61.3

Under 18

65 and over

28.9%

Race and ethnicity

White80%
Black0%
Hispanic20%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

31.7

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

12.5%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

38.8%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 84
Average household size: 1.4
Family households: 47.6%
Married couples: 34.5%
Living alone: 52.4%
Veterans (of adults): 0%
Male / female: 38% / 62%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

33%

$50–75k

54%

$75–100k

$100–150k

13%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

27943

$57,188

Dare Co.

$88,994

North Carolina

$72,388

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$34,543

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

4.7%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.209

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

27943

—

Dare Co.

$460,400

North Carolina

$288,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

27943

—

Dare Co.

$1,345

North Carolina

$1,228

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

80%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20%

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 629
Owner-occupied: 100%
Vacant: 86.6%
Median year built: 1997
Median rooms: 4.7
Renters paying 30%+ of income: —
Renters paying 50%+ of income: —
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

11%

Carpooled

54%

Transit

Walked

11%

Bicycle

0.7%

Worked from home

24%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

37%

10–19

20–29

31%

30–44

27%

45–59

0.9%

60+

Average commute

16.9 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

98%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

31%

Construction and repair

24%

Office and admin

23%

Sales

13%

Education

Farming, fishing and forestry

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Healthcare

Police and fire

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Production

Transportation and moving

Industries

Construction

48%

Restaurants and hotels

23%

Education

15%

Retail

13%

Agriculture and mining

Health care and social assistance

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$35,313

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

46.8%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

14.5%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	27943	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$7,054	$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

Some college

49%

Associate's

Bachelor's

51%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 100%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 51.2%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 100%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 66.7%
No internet access: 0%
Without health insurance: 2.4%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Hatteras
State: North Carolina
County: Dare County
Center point: 35.2078° N, 75.7172° W
Land area: 2.7 sq mi
Water area: 2 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Hatteras (unincorporated)59% of zip

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

Zip codes near 27943

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
27936	Frisco, NC	7.2 mi	664	$43,846	$439,600
27920	Buxton, NC	11 mi	1,267	—	$409,900
27915	Avon, NC	15 mi	339	$35,365	$400,500
27960	Ocracoke, NC	18 mi	723	$77,583	$456,200
27972	Salvo, NC	28 mi	229	—	—
27982	Waves, NC	29 mi	144	—	—
27824	Engelhard, NC	29 mi	1,109	$42,589	$79,900
27978	Stumpy Point, NC	32 mi	237	$60,192	$336,400
27885	Swanquarter, NC	33 mi	1,003	$59,784	$124,600
27968	Rodanthe, NC	34 mi	781	—	—
27826	Fairfield, NC	40 mi	821	—	—
28511	Atlantic, NC	41 mi	610	$55,978	$156,000

Questions about 27943

What city is zip code 27943?

27943 is assigned to Hatteras, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 27943 in?

27943 is in Dare County, North Carolina.

What is the population of 27943?

About 152 people live in 27943, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 27943 in?

27943 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 27943?

The median household income in 27943 is $57,188.

What zip codes are near 27943?

The closest zip codes to 27943 are 27936, 27920, 27915, 27960, 27972.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 27943, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.