Corolla, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27927
Currituck County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 542
- 8/sq mi Low-density area
- $120,568
- Median income Above-median income area
- $714,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 64.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Corolla pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 9%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 6%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 8
- people per sq mi
- 90%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27927 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 27927 (Corolla, NC) rose +6.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 300.6 in 2023 to 320.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 27927 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Corolla, Currituck County, North Carolina, home to just 542 residents across 68.6 square miles, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27927 skews affluent, with a median household income of $120,568 (74% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $90,041. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.7% and unemployment is 0.0%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $714,700 (175% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while 90.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 64.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 63.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Currituck County, so 27927 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 27927
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Corolla, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27927.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
53 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
46 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 20
Real estate and rental and leasing
20 establishments
- Construction 12
Construction
12 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
10 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 27927, Corolla, 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
542
Population
68.6
Area (sq mi)
8
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27927?
63.4
Median Age
50.7%
Male
49.3%
Female
7.3%
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?
$120,568
Median Household Income
+74% vs state ZIP avg
$90,041
Per Capita Income
6.7%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 27927 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Corolla, 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)
$120,568 Top 5% higher than 95% 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
4,873housing units
4,873
Total Housing Units
623
Occupied Units
4,250
Vacant Units
1.92
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$714,700
Median Home Value
+175% vs state ZIP avg
1997
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
+6.5%
YoY Change (2024)
320
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+220%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 27927 have increased 6.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +220% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.0% | 177 |
| 2021 | +16.9% | 207 |
| 2022 | +26.6% | 262 |
| 2023 | +14.5% | 301 |
| 2024 | +6.5% | 320 |
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 176 business establishments in ZIP 27927, employing approximately 1,018 people with a combined annual payroll of $55,912,000.
176
Businesses
1,018
Employees
$55.9M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 53 | 30.1% |
| Retail trade | 46 | 26.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 20 | 11.4% |
| Construction | 12 | 6.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 5.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 5.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 5.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 2.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 1.7% |
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 27927 vs 27923 →
ZIP 27927 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27917
Barco (27917)
833 residents
- 27916
Aydlett (27916)
747 residents
- 27923
Coinjock (27923)
598 residents
- 27927
Corolla (27927)
542 residents
- 27965
Poplar Branch (27965)
527 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27927 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27927 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27927
Corolla (27927)
$120,568 median income
- 27916
Aydlett (27916)
$79,329 median income
- 27923
Coinjock (27923)
$69,289 median income
- 27965
Poplar Branch (27965)
$63,542 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 27927 ranks the highest of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 27927, 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 27927 in?
ZIP code 27927 (Corolla) 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 27927?
ZIP code 27927 in Corolla, NC has a population of 542 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27927?
The median household income in ZIP 27927 is $120,568, which is 58% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27927?
The median home value in ZIP 27927 is $714,700, which is 157% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27927?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27927 is White at 93.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27927?
ZIP code 27927 has 176 business establishments employing approximately 1,018 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27927?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27927 are: Accommodation and food services (53), Retail trade (46), Real estate and rental and leasing (20). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27927?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27927 increased by 6.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 220%. 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 27927?
In ZIP code 27927, 81.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 64.5% 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 27927?
In ZIP code 27927, approximately 90.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27927?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27927 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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