Frisco, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27936
Dare County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,091
- 45/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $43,846
- Median income Below-median income area
- $439,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 41.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Frisco pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 8th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 17%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 45
- people per sq mi
- 100%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27936 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 27936 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Frisco, Dare County, North Carolina, home to just 1,091 residents across 24.3 square miles, a density of 45 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27936 reports a modest median household income of $43,846 (37% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $53,850. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 1.1% and unemployment is 0.0%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $439,600 (69% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while 100.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Dare County, so 27936 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 27936
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Frisco, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27936.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
8 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 3
Transportation and warehousing
3 establishments
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
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 27936, Frisco, 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
1,091
Population
24.3
Area (sq mi)
45
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27936?
51.4
Median Age
44.1%
Male
55.9%
Female
3.6%
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?
$43,846
Median Household Income
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$53,850
Per Capita Income
1.1%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 27936 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Frisco, 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)
$43,846 9th percentile higher than 9% of 749 North Carolina ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more North Carolina ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
790housing units
790
Total Housing Units
384
Occupied Units
406
Vacant Units
1.73
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$439,600
Median Home Value
+69% vs state ZIP avg
1989
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 35 business establishments in ZIP 27936, employing approximately 146 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,063,000.
35
Businesses
146
Employees
$6.1M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 8 | 22.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 22.9% |
| Construction | 5 | 14.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 8.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 8.6% |
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 27936 vs 27920 →
ZIP 27936 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
- 27943 504
Hatteras (27943)
504 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27936 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 27936, 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 (1,091 here; floor ≥1,000).
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 27936 in?
ZIP code 27936 (Frisco) 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 27936?
ZIP code 27936 in Frisco, NC has a population of 1,091 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27936?
The median household income in ZIP 27936 is $43,846, which is 43% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27936?
The median home value in ZIP 27936 is $439,600, which is 58% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27936?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27936 is White at 84.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27936?
ZIP code 27936 has 35 business establishments employing approximately 146 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27936?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27936 are: Retail trade (8), Accommodation and food services (8), Construction (5). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 27936?
In ZIP code 27936, 62.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27936?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27936 is 1.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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