Buxton, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27920
Dare County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,326
- 140/sq mi High-density area
- $409,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 25.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Buxton pairs upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 20%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 140
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27920 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 27920 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Buxton, Dare County, North Carolina, home to just 1,326 residents across 9.5 square miles, a density of 140 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 27920, but per-capita income is $40,618. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.7% and unemployment is 2.8%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $409,900 (58% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while 74.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $909.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Dare County, so 27920 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 27920
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Buxton, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27920.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
26 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
20 establishments
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 6
Professional, scientific, and technical services
6 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
5 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 27920, Buxton, 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
1,326
Population
9.5
Area (sq mi)
140
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27920?
46.2
Median Age
55.5%
Male
44.5%
Female
0.4%
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?
$40,618
Per Capita Income
6.7%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
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
972housing units
972
Total Housing Units
560
Occupied Units
412
Vacant Units
2.25
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$409,900
Median Home Value
+58% vs state ZIP avg
$909
Median Rent
1995
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 89 business establishments in ZIP 27920, employing approximately 414 people with a combined annual payroll of $18,801,000.
89
Businesses
414
Employees
$18.8M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 26 | 29.2% |
| Retail trade | 20 | 22.5% |
| Construction | 15 | 16.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 6.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 5.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 4.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 3.4% |
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 27920 vs 27936 →
ZIP 27920 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
- 27936
Frisco (27936)
1,091 residents
- 27915
Avon (27915)
777 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27920 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 27920, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,326 here; floor ≥1,000).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 27920 in?
ZIP code 27920 (Buxton) 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 27920?
ZIP code 27920 in Buxton, NC has a population of 1,326 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27920?
The median home value in ZIP 27920 is $409,900, which is 47% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27920?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27920 is White at 97.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27920?
ZIP code 27920 has 89 business establishments employing approximately 414 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27920?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27920 are: Accommodation and food services (26), Retail trade (20), Construction (15). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 27920?
In ZIP code 27920, 55.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.5% 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 27920?
In ZIP code 27920, approximately 74.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27920?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27920 is 6.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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