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ZIP Code 27917

Currituck County, North Carolina — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

833
16/sq mi
21.4%
Bachelor's or higher

ZIP code 27917 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 52.1 square miles in Barco, Currituck County, North Carolina. The area is home to 833 residents, producing a population density of 16 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 27917 against North Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 27917 sits at , while per-capita income is $20,946. The poverty rate stands at 49.9% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at $665 per month, and 27.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 27917 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 25.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Currituck County, so you can benchmark 27917 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 27917

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27917.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 27917, Barco, NC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

833

Population

52.1

Area (sq mi)

16

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 27917?

25.8

Median Age

37.0%

Male

63.0%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 35.6%
African American 21.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 25.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

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?

$20,946

Per Capita Income

49.9%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 45.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

318

Total Housing Units

278

Occupied Units

40

Vacant Units

2.48

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 27.7%
Renter 72.3%

$665

Median Rent

1989

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 34 business establishments in ZIP 27917, employing approximately 290 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,341,000.

34

Businesses

290

Employees

$12.3M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 9 26.5%
Construction 3 8.8%
Finance and insurance 3 8.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 8.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 8.8%
Health care and social assistance 3 8.8%
Accommodation and food services 3 8.8%
Other services (except public administration) 3 8.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 27917 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27917 ranks #5 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
27956 Maple, NC 340 3.1 mi
27923 Coinjock, NC 598 3.3 mi
27973 Shawboro, NC 1,323 4.2 mi
27929 Currituck, NC 1,166 4.6 mi
27916 Aydlett, NC 747 5.0 mi
27974 Shiloh, NC 1,285 8.5 mi
27965 Poplar Branch, NC 527 6.5 mi
27927 Corolla, NC 542 8.6 mi
27939 Grandy, NC 2,361 11.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 27917 in?
ZIP code 27917 (Barco) is located in Currituck County, North Carolina. Currituck County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/currituck-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 27917?
ZIP code 27917 in Barco, NC has a population of 833 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27917?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27917 is White at 35.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27917?
ZIP code 27917 has 34 business establishments employing approximately 290 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27917?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27917 are: Retail trade (9), Construction (3), Finance and insurance (3). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 27917?
In ZIP code 27917, 45.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.4% 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 27917?
In ZIP code 27917, approximately 27.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 72.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27917?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27917 is 49.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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