Barco, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27917
Currituck County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 833
- 16/sq mi Moderate-density area
- 21.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Barco has 833 residents, placing it in the 27th percentile of the 33,099 US ZIP codes with a reported population, at 16 people per square mile.
Source: USPS ZIP record + U.S. Census Bureau ZIP population. Rank compares ZIP 27917 against every US ZIP with a reported population; income/home-value percentiles are not available for this ZIP.
ZIP code 27917 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Barco, Currituck County, North Carolina, home to just 833 residents across 52.1 square miles, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 27917, but per-capita income is $20,946. The poverty rate is 49.9%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. The ACS does not report a median home value for this ZIP, so housing cost context is limited to the available tenure and rent fields.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 25.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Currituck County, so 27917 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 27917
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Barco, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27917.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Construction 3
Construction
3 establishments
- Finance and insurance 3
Finance and insurance
3 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 3
Real estate and rental and leasing
3 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 3
Professional, scientific, and technical services
3 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 27917, Barco, 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
833
Population
52.1
Area (sq mi)
16
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27917?
25.8
Median Age
37.0%
Male
63.0%
Female
0.0%
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?
$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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
318housing units
318
Total Housing Units
278
Occupied Units
40
Vacant Units
2.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 27917 vs 27956 →
ZIP 27917 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27939
Grandy (27939)
2,361 residents
- 27973
Shawboro (27973)
1,323 residents
- 27974
Shiloh (27974)
1,285 residents
- 27929
Currituck (27929)
1,166 residents
- 27917 833
Barco (27917)
833 residents
- 27916 747
Aydlett (27916)
747 residents
- 27923 598
Coinjock (27923)
598 residents
- 27927 542
Corolla (27927)
542 residents
- 27965 527
Poplar Branch (27965)
527 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27917 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
| 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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