Avon, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27915
Dare County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 777
- 38/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $35,365
- Median income Below-median income area
- $400,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 32.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Avon pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 3rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 21%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 38
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27915 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 27915 (Avon, NC) fell -6.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 298.4 in 2023 to 280.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 27915 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Avon, Dare County, North Carolina, home to just 777 residents across 20.4 square miles, a density of 38 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27915 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $35,365 (49% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,053. Unemployment is 17.7%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $400,500 (54% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while 84.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Dare County, so 27915 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 27915
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Avon, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27915.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
20 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
16 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
8 establishments
- Construction 7
Construction
7 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 27915, Avon, NC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
777
Population
20.4
Area (sq mi)
38
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27915?
54.5
Median Age
61.1%
Male
38.9%
Female
2.7%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$35,365
Median Household Income
-49% vs state ZIP avg
$30,053
Per Capita Income
18.0%
Poverty Rate
17.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 27915 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Avon, NC household income vs. every North Carolina ZIP code
Median household income among 749 reporting North Carolina ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$35,365 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 749 North Carolina ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,555housing units
1,555
Total Housing Units
228
Occupied Units
1,327
Vacant Units
1.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$400,500
Median Home Value
+54% vs state ZIP avg
1988
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
-6.0%
YoY Change (2024)
280
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+180%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 27915 have decreased 6.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +180% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.4% | 178 |
| 2021 | +22.8% | 218 |
| 2022 | +22.8% | 268 |
| 2023 | +11.3% | 298 |
| 2024 | -6.0% | 280 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 64 business establishments in ZIP 27915, employing approximately 427 people with a combined annual payroll of $20,872,000.
64
Businesses
427
Employees
$20.9M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 20 | 31.3% |
| Retail trade | 16 | 25.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 12.5% |
| Construction | 7 | 10.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 27915 vs 27972 →
ZIP 27915 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27920
Buxton (27920)
1,326 residents
- 27915
Avon (27915)
777 residents
- 27972 244
Salvo (27972)
244 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27915 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 27915, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 27915 in?
ZIP code 27915 (Avon) is located in Dare County, North Carolina. Dare County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/dare-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 27915?
ZIP code 27915 in Avon, NC has a population of 777 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27915?
The median household income in ZIP 27915 is $35,365, which is 54% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27915?
The median home value in ZIP 27915 is $400,500, which is 44% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27915?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27915 is White at 100.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27915?
ZIP code 27915 has 64 business establishments employing approximately 427 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27915?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27915 are: Accommodation and food services (20), Retail trade (16), Real estate and rental and leasing (8). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27915?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27915 decreased by 6.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 180%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 27915?
In ZIP code 27915, 68.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 27915?
In ZIP code 27915, approximately 84.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27915?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27915 is 18.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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